pastor

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Pastor is responsible for the leadership and direction of church. The Pastor is responsible for being a spiritual leader of the Christian faith.

 

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

 

The Pastor must meet the spiritual, personal, and character qualifications as found in     1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and Galatians 5:22-23.

 

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:   

●      Ordained Minister of the Gospel (required)

●      Completed seminary from an accredited seminary

      o   Bachelor Degree of Divinity or higher

●      More than 5 years of prior experience as pastor

●      More than 5 years of prior church ministry experience as church staff

●      Able to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while remaining flexible and positive

●      Proficient with operating systems such as Microsoft Office and other technology platforms

●      Strong ability to remain trustworthy while in contact with members in distress and address ongoing needs

●      Counsels and comforts church members in times of crisis

●      Demonstrates leadership and leader development

●      Demonstrates wisdom in decisions, actions and recommendations 

●      Communicates well both verbally and in writing with staff, congregation and media.

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

●      Preach and prepare sermons that meet the spiritual needs of the congregation

●      Offer pastoral care for individuals and families as needed

●      Make visits and phone calls to the shut-in members

●      Build relationship with community groups

●      Manage, provide guidance, and work alongside church staff

●      Effectively work with the church trustees and Deacons

●      Facilitate Bible studies, prayer services and small group studies

●      Develop, encourage, and coach ministry leaders

●      Define and align the church with a specific vision in line with the constitution

●      Officiate weddings, baptisms, funerals, ordinations, and other special services

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The work is mostly sedentary.  However, it does require some walking, lifting, standing, driving, and some late-night flexibility. 

 

COMPENSATION:

The salary will be as approved within the church’s budget and negotiated and agreed to in the employment contract. Salary payments will be paid bi-weekly of each month.

 

Please submit resumes by mail to:

Hillcrest Baptist Church

Attn: Pastor Search Committee

2200 Iverson Street

Temple Hills, MD

20748

 

Email submissions send to:

hbcpastorsearch2200@gmail.com

(Subject line: Attn. Pastor Search Committee) 

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