http://www.denverseminary.eduDenver Seminary Jobsen℗ & © 2006 Denver Seminary720 Evangelical church on the Dakota prairie. Many ministries, good age spread, excellent facilities. Needs good man with good experience and track record and experience in ministry. This is a good place to serve God. Contact Interim pastor Ken Cartlidge: (719) 494-5073. http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-bible-church/2013-05-17-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-bible-church/2013-05-17-senior-pastor Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:30 UTC Lakewood Evangelical Free church, based in the lakes area of central Minnesota, is seeking a visionary leader to fill a senior pastor position for a congregation of 725 with a full range of ministries for all ages. Position supervises three pastors, one program director and several other key staff. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, preaching and teaching, coordination of public worship, staff leadership and community outreach. Position requires a Master of Divinity and five years leadership experience, or equivalent combination. Interested candidates should submit a resume to Tom Vesely, 10047 Cove Point North, Brainerd, MN 56401 or visit website for more information: www.lakewoodfc.com http://www.denverseminary.edu/lakewood-evangelical-free-church/2013-05-17-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/lakewood-evangelical-free-church/2013-05-17-senior-pastor Fri, 17 May 2013 00:25:24 UTC EBC is over 200 years old. It is an evangelical, fundamental church with about 190 attenders. It is an active church with very good children and youth programs. Its annual budget is about $340,000 of which over 25% goes to missionary support. The church has a sanctuary that holds approx. 300 and a separate Family Activity Center with classrooms and a gym. Also has a parsonage. We're looking for a senior pastor under the age of 50 with at least 3 years of Sr. Pastor experience. Eastford is a small rural town in Northeast CT. It is a town of about 1800 people. It is mostly farm land and forest. It has a K-8 elementary school, a bank, a lumberyard, a café, post office, and a car dealership. The nearest town with a full size supermarket is approx. 15 miles. Send resumes to bswbowen@aol.com. http://www.denverseminary.edu/eastford-baptist-church/2013-05-15-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/eastford-baptist-church/2013-05-15-senior-pastor Wed, 15 May 2013 18:55:59 UTC Senior Pastor Position http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-of-enterprise/2013-05-15-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-of-enterprise/2013-05-15-senior-pastor Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:20 UTC Date Posted: 05/14/2013 Categories: Senior Pastor Denomination: Non-Denominational Church Size: 700 to 900 Chapel Pointe Vision Statement: • Authentic and passionate followers of Christ transforming our community and the world Job Description: • Discern, develop, and direct the implementation of God’s vision for Chapel Pointe, in partnership with elders and pastoral staff. • Consistently, clearly, and creatively communicate the vision to the congregation, including practical application pertaining to all ministry areas. • Build a sense of teamwork among staff by regular investment in them, initiating forums for input and feedback, motivating and equipping them to accomplish the vision within their respective areas of responsibility. • Demonstrate by example an authentic posture of worshiping in spirit and truth. • Prepare and deliver weekly Sunday morning sermons that challenge the congregation to act on the transforming message of the Gospel. • Collaborate weekly with CP staff on sermon topics/direction, worship arts, and other aspects of Sunday worship services. • A complete job description is available to interested/qualified candidates Personal Attributes: • An authentic and passionate Christian walk • Passion for people and reaching the lost for Christ • A heart for empowering the ministry potential of staff and lay leaders • Experienced servant‐leadership, exemplifying the humility and attitude of Christ • Consistent personal habits of prayer, Bible study/meditation, and giving • Dedication to his family, exhibiting wisdom in balancing family and ministry • Participation in consistent spiritual accountability with other godly men Qualifications: • Meets the biblical qualifications of pastor/elder as broadly defined in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1 and 1 Peter 5 • Effective communicator, motivator, team builder and equipper with a pastoral heart • Fully supportive of Chapel Pointe’s vision statement, statement of faith and core values (reference www.chapel‐pointe.org) • Master of Divinity or equivalent seminary degree in an appropriate area of study. • Minimum 5 years pastoral experience with substantial recent preaching/teaching history • Please submit written and video resume to hr@chapel-point.org, along with files or links to audio and/or video preaching examples. http://www.denverseminary.edu/chapel-pointe/2013-05-14-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/chapel-pointe/2013-05-14-senior-pastor Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:27 UTC We are a 7 year old church plant with 150+ attenders. We need a teacher/pastor who can work in a multi-cultural setting. http://www.denverseminary.edu/christ-community-church/2013-05-13-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/christ-community-church/2013-05-13-senior-pastor Mon, 13 May 2013 23:21:36 UTC Seeking lead pastor- Henderson, Ne MB Church is a congregation of 107 members in a small rural community looking for a pastor with leadership skills and strong values of prayer, personal integrity and professional growth. We desire a man who can relate well with young adults and families, has a relevant preaching style and heart for evangelism and out reach. For further information: email mbchurch@mainstaycomm.net or visit our website hendersonmbchurch.com http://www.denverseminary.edu/henderson-mennonite-brethren-church/2013-05-06-lead-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/henderson-mennonite-brethren-church/2013-05-06-lead-pastor Mon, 06 May 2013 14:59:35 UTC The Denver Chinese Evangelical Free Church (DCEFC) is affiliated with the Evangelical-Free denomination. Found in 1989, DCEFC is situated in the center of Denver and has grown to over 100 attendees. The majority of the people in the congregation are Chinese-speaking professionals, students, and long-time immigrants from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The church Pastoral Search Committee has an immediate burden to call Chinese-speaking Pastor /Minister with Christ-like character and in-depth Biblical knowledge to shepherd this congregation. Qualifications: • Evangelical pastoral training with minimum a Bachelor of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary. • Two years of experience in successfully leading a church or equivalent. • Fluent in Mandarin and able to communicate in English. Communication in Cantonese is a plus. Please contact Brother Tim Lei for any questions regarding the pastoral position or submitting application. Application shall include: • Resume and the names of references • Brief personal profile DCEFC Pastoral Search Committee Attn: Tim Lei 275 South Hazel Court, Denver, CO 80219 USA http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-chinese-evangelical-free-church/2013-04-28-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-chinese-evangelical-free-church/2013-04-28-senior-pastor Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:22:51 UTC Life Song Church of Erie, Colorado is seeking a full-time pastor to begin in early Fall 2013. Life Song Church Life Song is a 12-year old evangelical church in suburban Colorado, North of Denver and East of Boulder with an average weekly attendance of 80. Our approach to church is “Life together in Jesus,” living out the Word of God together with a love founded in Jesus and a Biblical faith. As we send our founding pastor and his family to the mission field in Ireland, we are seeking a shepherd/teacher to lead us in the next phase of our mission in Erie. Pastor’s Job Description The pastor will serve Life Song Church alongside the existing elder team shepherding the congregation, teaching, providing administration, and equipping the saints for their personal works of service and evangelism. He will provide leadership to the various ministry teams of the church, particularly in the areas of prayer and outreach. The Pastor is expected to grow into leadership in most of these areas over time but is not expected to excel in every area from the outset. The pastor will also lead the corporate worship or coordinate with a professional worship leader. The opportunity is offered for mentoring with the founding pastor for up to one year as he transitions to the mission field. Qualifications: The pastor must love God and the church and see his life as ministry. The Bible also requires an elder to be a mature Christian man who is above reproach, trusts God more than self, has a healthy family life and is able to teach. The pastor must have a shepherd’s heart, as we are a people bound together by relationships, not tradition or programs. The candidate needs to be firm in his doctrinal convictions while loving people with diverse backgrounds. He must also value the whole church of God, for while we are affiliated with the Longs Peak Baptist Association (SBC), we cooperate with a broad range of local churches. We require a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of church ministry experience - or a Masters of Divinity. Northern Colorado is difficult to evangelize. Many churches fail for lack of appreciation of the challenges of a culture that is spiritually ‘open’ while at the same time increasingly indifferent about Christianity. The pastor must be experienced in a similarly post-Christian suburban culture, preferably in the Western U.S. We invite you to send us your resume and a letter of introduction, including a description of your call to ministry. If we think you might be a good fit with our body and mission, we will send you an application. Email submissions are encouraged. We believe that when one people ask one God one question, they will receive one answer. Please join us in prayer, seeking God’s direction for your ministry and ours. Thank you for your service to our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Nominating Team of Life Song Church http://www.denverseminary.edu/life-song-church/2013-04-24-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/life-song-church/2013-04-24-senior-pastor Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:03:29 UTC GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Position Announcement Title: Senior Pastor (salaried position) Reports to: Elder Board Effective Date: April 23, 2013 Closing Date: June 30, 2013 Purpose for the Position: To oversee the ministries of the church; function as an elder; lead and mentor ministry staff and volunteers; Essential Responsibilities: 1. Work with the elders to accomplish the mission and direction of the church; 2. Equip and coach ministry staff and volunteers to accomplish the mission and direction of the church; 3. Oversee the operational activities of the church 4. Communicate effectively and lovingly, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and service; 5. By actions, words and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to members and attendees; 6. Insure the primacy of applicable expository preaching and teaching throughout the ministries of the church; 7. Utilize the gifts and abilities of the church to accomplish the mission and direction of the church; 8. Other duties as needed. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 1. Preferred: Graduate degree and 7+ years experience in full-time Church ministry; 2. Meet qualifications and competencies as outlined in the Qualifications and Demonstrated Competencies of Pastoral Staff; 3. Servant leadership experience - ability to guide the congregation to spiritual maturity in Christ; 4. Team Builder - ability to bring people together to develop and implement a Spirit-led vision; 5. Preaching and teaching - demonstrated ability to deliver effective expository sermons and lessons that are gospel-centered with a high view of Scripture (infallible and inerrant); 6. Communicator - relational emphasis, such as the ability to connect scriptural truths with personal stories, analogies, and real life experiences in ways that help the congregation become “doers” of God’s Word; 7. An evangelical Christian commitment and demonstrated lifestyle consistent with the church’s policies, including signed agreement with the GBC Articles of Faith; Salary and Benefits: The senior pastor compensation package ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 and includes any benefits offered. Currently all full time staff are required to carry disability insurance and medical insurance at their own expense and are also required to contribute 3% of their compensation to a retirement plan. To Apply: Send resume to gracebaptistchurch@gbcnewberg.org (or mail to address below) and complete application on the CB Northwest web site http://www.cbnw.org and request your application be forwarded to Grace Baptist Church, PO BOX 1, Newberg, OR 97132. Questions: Contact the church at gracebaptistchurch@gbcnewberg.org or 503-538-7468. http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-baptist-church/2013-04-23-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-baptist-church/2013-04-23-senior-pastor Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:50:11 UTC Grace Baptist Church, an independent Baptist Church affiliated with the Conservative Baptist Association, is seeking a Senior Pastor to serve as the primary shepherd, leader and teacher of our congregation. The church family desires a person who enthusiastically embraces the church’s vision to “… intentionally make disciples so that we may more effectively reach out in creative and relevant ways to lost people.” The Senior Pastor must be biblically sound, doctrinally correct and meet the qualifications of a Pastor as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The successful candidate must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and exhibit a warm devotion to our Lord and Savior that will be manifested by an intimate knowledge of scripture, an active prayer life and a genuine, humble spirit. We desire a minimum of ten years pastoral experience along with the education and training to prepare this person for a diversity of environments and situations. The individual must have worked with a congregation of 200 or greater for at least three years. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be hard working, self-motivated and a visionary. The Senior Pastor will be responsible for maintaining the health and faithfulness of the church and cultivating a positive spirit throughout the church family. We desire an individual with excellent interpersonal relations skills. The ability to work with and lead a team is a must. Individuals interested in the position should submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements. The preferred means of submission is by email to PastoralSearch@gbclancaster.org. The mailing address is: Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster 1899 Marietta Avenue Lancaster, PA 1760-2321 Please direct all inquiries to the search committee email address. Information about our church including our doctrinal statement and core beliefs can be found on our website www.gbclancaster.org. http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-baptist-church-of-lancaster/2013-04-21-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-baptist-church-of-lancaster/2013-04-21-senior-pastor Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:02:31 UTC We are currently looking to fill a Lead Pastor position for our church family of 150 on South Whidbey Island. With God’s help, we are seeking a visionary pastor with a servant’s heart, to lead us in carrying out God’s plan for His church. We seek a pastor who will share in our mission to bring people to Jesus Christ, build them up in Christ-like character, equip them and send them out to demonstrate His love and forgiveness in our community and beyond. Our church family desires an energetic Pastor, confident in His call, with a passion for God’s Word. His leadership will be evident in his roles of servant and supporter, advocate and administrator. We desire authentic community with our Pastor, and each other, as we model the love of Christ to our community through ministries that declare the hope of Christ, create opportunities for spiritual decisions, and allow others to devote themselves to God’s will for their lives. http://www.denverseminary.edu/christian-life-center/2013-04-18-lead-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/christian-life-center/2013-04-18-lead-pastor Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:20:18 UTC Full time pastor of Converge Worldwide Baptist Church in rural Nebraska town. Sunday morning worship attendance averages 120. Entails the whole range of pastoral duties for a congregation. Last three pastors ministered for periods of 10 to 17 years. "For the glory of God we exalt Christ by leading people to spiritual maturity". http://www.denverseminary.edu/stromsburg-baptist-church/2013-04-11-full-time-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/stromsburg-baptist-church/2013-04-11-full-time-pastor Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:20:06 UTC The Senior Pastor Position is that of Pastor/Teacher/Preacher/Administrator, serving alongside a group of Elders appointed by God to provide directional leadership for Berean Bible Church. The Senior Pastor is to guide/lead/oversee the professional staff to provide key point leadership in their areas of ministry focused on accomplishing the purposes for Berean Bible Church which are: o Prayer o Worship o Teaching towards Spiritual Growth o Community Life o Equipping to Minister/Serve o Growth of the Church through Evangelism. The Senior Pastor is supervised by the Elders who collectively function as the ultimate authoritative leadership team of Berean Bible Church (The Senior Pastor is automatically one of the Elders). These Elders are to be a discerning/decision-making body, but also engaged in ministry and involved in the shepherding of the Berean flock. They are very connected to what is going on, as well as supportive and encouraging to the Berean Staff. http://www.denverseminary.edu/berean-bible-church/2013-04-08-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/berean-bible-church/2013-04-08-senior-pastor Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:25:59 UTC Looking for a strong pastor/teacher with a bent toward evangelism who also understands organizational leadership. We desire to remain a Biblically based, conservative Church, with a conservative musical flavor, with Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, and Midweek Services. Our Core Ministries include: Bible Life Groups AWANA Youth Group Senior Saints *Evangelism We desire the Senior Pastor's primary focus to be the worship/ministry experience. We consider the Sunday Morning Worship Service to be the focal point of the preaching ministry. We consider the Sunday Evening, Midweek Services and the Core Ministries to be non-negotiable in existence, but negotiable in how/when they occur. http://www.denverseminary.edu/port-saint-lucie-bible-church/2013-03-27-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/port-saint-lucie-bible-church/2013-03-27-senior-pastor Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:54:27 UTC Cypress Bible Church (CBC) welcomes around 1200 worshippers of all ages to its 31 acre multi-building campus located twenty miles northwest of Houston, Texas. CBC employs a staff of 30 – with 16 pastors and supports 60 missionaries around the globe. Communicator Primary Communicator – preaching at 3 services 70-80% of the time; Expository approach to Sermon preparation; Effectively communicates God’s Word in an engaging and relevant manner; Communicable passion for prayer Visionary Leader A visionary leader and an effective vision communicator, Team builder and team player in pursuing vision for CBC, Effectively unites congregation in pursuing vision Shepherd Leads, feeds, and protects the congregation; Genuine, communicable love for congregation; Highly relational person that thrives in public life Overseer Understands how smaller parts of the church ministry fit within the big picture of the church; Ability to lead staff and lay-leaders in ongoing assessment and direction of the church Specialized Skills Experienced in transitioning a church or churches to the next level of effectiveness Before submitting a resume please affirm that you fit all of the qualifications listed below. Significant spiritual, character, leadership, relational, organizational, and passion qualities. Experience Qualification: A minimum of three years experience as an effective Senior Pastor of a church of 750 or more. OR A minimum of five years experience in effective senior level leadership of a church of 750 or more in attendance. Educational Qualification: Have a seminary degree or higher from a reputable institution, with training in Biblical languages. For a more complete profile of the position and to find out application requirements, please go to http://www.cypressbible.org/srpastor.html http://www.denverseminary.edu/cypress-bible-church/2013-03-26-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/cypress-bible-church/2013-03-26-senior-pastor Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:51:02 UTC Location Description: Hillcrest Baptist Church (HBC) is a 129 year old church, started by Swedish immigrants in 1884. It is located in the beautiful Lake Chautauqua region of western New York and averages 200 in attendance at two worship services (traditional and contemporary), 81% of which are over 35 years of age. Today, while HBC’s worship, programs and buildings reflect the changing times, its commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible remains constant. Hillcrest’s Mission and Vision: HBC’s mission is to glorify Christ as maturing believers in Christ, unified in the Spirit, so that lives are redeemed, our community is transformed, and our world is changed through the proclamation of God’s Word. God’s Vision for Hillcrest: is to provide hope through authentic life change in Christ. Experiencing authentic life change compels us to: • Connect with God and others – with God in worship, and with others as community is lived out through caring for one another, learning from one another, and serving one another. • Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, through the cooperative process that requires becoming practitioners of Christ in our daily lives through the power of the Holy Spirit • Serve God by serving others – with our gifts, talents, and financial resources. • Share the love and message of Christ with others beyond the walls of our church. Jesus has given us hope and changed our lives. We desire to lead others to experience authentic life change in Him, too. Position Overview: Hillcrest Baptist Church is seeking an experienced pastor/leader who excels in preaching and teaching, who has strong relational and pastoral skills, and who will serve as a wise leader, equipping the congregation for increased impact for Christ in our community and around the world. Qualifications: A. Personal Qualities • Must meet New Testament standards for the office (I Tim 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9) • Strong devotional and prayer life • Strong Biblically-driven interpersonal skills B. Professional Qualities • Master of Divinity preferred (or commitment to pursue once called) School • Ordination strongly preferred (or commitment to pursue it once called) • Willingness to affirm HBC’s Statement of Faith • Some ministry / ministry-related experience, preferably as a Sr. Pastor C. Spiritual Gifts and Skills • Preaching and teaching, using primarily an expository approach • Leadership with the ability to persuade and coach in the realization of the church’s vision • Pastoral care and shepherding to meet the needs of the congregation, as well as the ability to equip the members through discipling, encouragement and exhortation. D. General Responsibilities • The Senior Pastor works closely with the Deacon Board and directs the ministry of the other pastoral and support staff of the church • The Senior Pastor shall be involved in Intercessory prayer on behalf of the congregation and community Studying and declaring the Word of God Planning and developing weekly and special worship services, including the administration of baptism and The Lord’s Supper Providing pastoral care (directly or through delegation) Discipling leadership groups Developing, clarifying, and communicating the vision and mission of the church Developing and leading all ministries (directly, or through delegation as an advisor) Serving to administrate Board and Deacon policies and as ex-officio member of all boards and committees Providing communication, as necessary to all outside vendors, businesses and groups, directly or through delegation Representing the church at respective Converge MidAtlantic and Converge Worldwide Biennial meetings http://www.denverseminary.edu/hillcrest-baptist-church/2013-03-25-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/hillcrest-baptist-church/2013-03-25-senior-pastor Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:02:43 UTC Pastor of Church with current average attendance of 20. In charge of preaching services (Sun AM & PM), bible studies, adult Sunday School class, children's Wednesday AWANA program, Deacons & Trustee meetings, possibly get a Spanish ministry going, maintenance of church building sometimes, snow plowing of parking lot on occasions and possibly have part-time job to supplement salary or support from home church until congregation and income increases. http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-of-leadville/2013-03-22-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-of-leadville/2013-03-22-pastor Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:04 UTC Appleton Christian Church, a Restoration Church of 200, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is looking to hire a full-time senior minister to continue the work of the retiring senior minister of 30 plus years. Interested applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in ministry or theology, and additional studies would be considered a plus. Previous senior ministry experience will also be taken strongly into consideration. Ministry responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: Preaching weekly sermons (2 Services), overseeing daily operations and staff, visitations, as needed, work with staff and congregation to help coordinate committees, programs, special events, etc., and attend board meetings. Salary and compensation in the 50k range is dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants should include: Resume which should include Philosophy of Ministry, Education, and Experience; Online sermons, DVDs or CDs of sermons; and References. Please send applications to appletonchristian@gmail.com by April 17, 2013. Anticipated start date mid-June 2013. You may contact Joel Williams (Elder) 970-858-4981, or Scott Thompson (Elder) 970-261-0761 with any questions. http://www.denverseminary.edu/appleton-christian-church/2013-03-19-sr-minister http://www.denverseminary.edu/appleton-christian-church/2013-03-19-sr-minister Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:23:34 UTC MINISTRY POSTING FOR POSITION OF PASTOR Ashley Baptist Church Ashley, North Dakota Ashley Baptist Church (affiliated with the North American Baptist Conference) is seeking a pastor and is inviting applications from those willing to serve in such a position. The Ashley Baptist Church located in America’s Heartland has members from the surrounding Ashley area which includes McIntosh County, North Dakota and McPherson County, South Dakota. The congregation consists of approximately 100 people. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strength in communicating Christ-centered biblical insights through clear, relevant preaching and teaching. Gifts and skills for visionary leadership as well as for training and developing leaders must be demonstrated. Ashley Baptist Church was established in 1896 and has a long and full history of service to the Lord. Rev. Darwin Stahl, served the Ashley Baptist Church and the entire community of Ashley for 18 years of fruitful ministry. His retirement creates a great opportunity for a new shepherd to lead this very dedicated body of believers. POSITION DESCRIPTION The pastor of the congregation will provide spiritual leadership and guidance to maintain and enhance the congregation’s health and ministry. In addition to preaching/teaching and pastoral care/shepherding responsibilities the pastor will take an active role in casting vision to support the ministry objectives of Ashley Baptist Church. PRIMARY DUTIES 1. Prepares and presents sermons and bible studies that communicate God’s Word and reveal the person of Jesus Christ with clear, relevant preaching and teaching. 2. The pastor must have an absolute commitment to the Holy Scriptures as the inerrant word of God and an absolute commitment to preaching and teaching the word of God and administering the ordinances of the New Testament. 3. The pastor is required to model and teach godliness and Christian commitment. 4. The pastor should encourage the development of lay leadership in the church by recruiting and equipping church members with appropriate skills for needed roles. He will be empowered to delegate ministries to those so equipped. 5. As the church’s spiritual leader he should impress upon youth the importance of accepting Christ as their Savior and starting their personal ministry at a young age. The older church members should be encouraged to participate in church activities and be assured they are a valuable asset to the church and the community. 6. The pastor must be committed to prayer and be discerning of what God is calling us to do as a church in the community so that the lost will be saved and members will grow in faith and obedience to Christ. 7. The pastor must work with the church leadership in planning and establishing the direction and focus for the church. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manage the administrative aspects of the church. Provide direction and supervision that are within the church Core Values and Constitution. 2. Ex-officio member of all Church boards and standing committees, and be available to offer guidance to those who lead in various departments of the church. 3. Represent the church at North Central Association meetings and NAB Triennial Conferences. 4. Officiate at weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby dedications. ACCOUNTABILITY The pastor is responsible to the church congregation, but he shall directly report to the Board of Deacons in cooperation with the Church council. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character, conduct and competence must conform to those found in 1 Timothy 3:17; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-9 2. Ordained minister of the Baptist faith and practice preferred. One who is eligible for ordination credentialing in the North American Baptist Conference and recent seminary graduates will be considered. 3. Shall be in agreement with Ashley Baptist Church’s Mission Statement: “A body of believers empowered by God to serve and disciple others locally and globally”, Core Values and constitution. 4. Full time ministry experience preferred. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Dean Christianson, DVM Search Committee Co-Chair C/O Ashley Veterinary Clinic 3151 1st St. SW Ashley, ND 58413 Office – (701)288-3234 Home – (701)426-7640 ashvet@drtel.net Jean Schnabel Search Committee Co-Chair P.O. Box 176 Ashley, ND 58413 (701)288-3634 deljean@drtel.net Rev. Phyl Putz Northern Plains Regional Minister North American Baptist Conference Home/Office – (701)323-0110 Mobile – (701)426-8295 pputz@npregion.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/ashley-baptist-church/2013-03-18-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/ashley-baptist-church/2013-03-18-senior-pastor Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:45:36 UTC Position Announcement Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Sioux Falls, South Dakota First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota invites applications for the position of Senior Pastor. First Baptist was organized on July 4, 1876 and has a long history of commitment to serving Christ through the congregation in the community, the nation and the world. In addition to a full program of worship and educational opportunities for the congregation, it founded the University of Sioux Falls, is home to the Children’s Center (pre-school programs and all day and after school children’s care programs) and supports a wide range of mission activities locally and internationally. First Baptist has developed the following purpose and mission statements: PURPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENTS Being Disciples...Making Disciples PURPOSE STATEMENT The purpose of First Baptist Church is to glorify God through reaching people for Jesus Christ and making disciples! MISSION STATEMENT This church is a community of faith seeking with God's help to live all of life under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Our mission is... ...to “reach out” to share Christ, ...to “connect” people with the family of Christ, ...to “equip” people to serve Christ, and... ...to “send out” God's people in Christ's name to our community and the world. The church’s full statement of faith is available at http://www.firstbaptistsf.org/index.cfm?ptype=article&article_id=19 In addition to the senior pastor, First Baptist has three additional full time associate pastors for youth, for children and family ministries and for discipleship ministries all of which are currently filled. First Baptist is a congregation with an average Sunday morning attendance of approximately 400 for the past two years. Affiliations: First Baptist Church of Sioux Falls is a member of the American Baptist Church USA http://www.abc-usa.org/ and an active member of the American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas district http://www.abc-dakotas.org/. Sioux Falls: Sioux Falls, SD is a vibrant, growing, economically strong city of approximately 160,000 and a metropolitan population of about 240,000. It has excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities as well as outstanding opportunities for health care, cultural activities and athletic events. Applications and additional information: Letters of application and statements of interest addressing the expectations listed in the position description and the name and contact information for three references should be submitted to pastoralsearch@firstb.org by April 20, 2013. Additional application materials will be provided to all applicants upon receipt of your application. All applications will be held in strict confidence and no names will be released unless the applicant is invited to Sioux Falls for an interview. For additional information please contact David Hilderbrand, Chair, Pastoral Search Committee at 605 362 9753 ¬¬¬or dhilderbrand@firstb.org.   First Baptist Church Sioux Falls, SD Senior Pastor Position Description The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader and Christ-led shepherd of First Baptist Church. The Senior Pastor’s primary role is to feed, nurture, train and teach the church. Responsibilities: 1. Fulfill the primary preaching responsibilities for First Baptist Church. 2. Collaborate with the staff to plan inspirational worship services. 3. Lead ministry staff and Church Council in developing strategies and objectives. Assign tasks of implementing the work of the church to ministry staff and Standing Ministry Teams. 4. Oversee and coordinate ordained and lay leadership in providing for the ministry care needs of the congregation, including hospital and care facility visitation, homebound care, and prospect contacts. Participate in care and counseling. 5. Perform weddings and funerals as requested by the congregation. 6. Build, lead, supervise and develop a staff team. Assign tasks and delegate responsibilities base on skill, ability and interest of the staff. 7. Ensure that staff receives ongoing feedback and an annual, written performance evaluation. 8. Communicate regularly with staff, Church Council, Ministry Teams and other lay leaders. 9. Serve as a member of the Church Council and an ex-officio member of the Personnel Team. 10. Subject to the First Baptist Church Bylaws and the Personnel Handbook. Qualifications: 1. Committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. 2. Seek to live a life approved by God and worthy of respect before the church and community. 3. Called by Got to the pastorate and First Baptist Church. 4. Ordained and meets standards recognized by the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. Accountability: The Senior Pastor is accountable to Church Council and subject to its authority. Council will conduct and annual performance review. ___________________________________________________Date__________________________ Senior Pastor ___________________________________________________Date___________________________ Church Council President http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church/2013-03-13-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church/2013-03-13-senior-pastor Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:49:28 UTC Broadway Christian Church is an evangelical, non-denominational* church located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our purpose is threefold: worship, discipleship, and evangelism. Our mission is to make faithful and obedient disciples of Jesus Christ. Key distinctive characteristics of our church body include: • An uncompromising commitment to the clear proclamation of God’s eternal, life-changing Word • A passion for engaging in vibrant corporate worship • A very active and intentional approach to caring for the physical and spiritual welfare of the needy in our city • An emphasis on the value of participation in small discipleship groups as a means of nurturing a spirit of community and promoting personal spiritual growth • A desire to participate in the Great Commission by sending out missionaries from our own body and supporting other ministries around the globe • A strong tradition of welcoming people of any age, culture, ethnicity, or economic status, which is reflected by the diversity of our current membership • An elder-led form of church governance, with the senior pastor included as a voting member of the elder board *Applicants should note that “Christian Church”, as it appears in our name, is used only in a general sense. It does not denote any sort of affiliation with the Restoration Movement, the Disciples of Christ, or any other denomination. We are looking for a Senior Pastor candidate who fulfills these minimum requirements: 1. Is strongly gifted as: • a teacher (preaches God’s Word boldly and effectively) • a leader (casts vision, calls others to action, invests in developing other leaders) • a shepherd (displays a caring and nurturing heart) 2. Has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in theology, biblical studies, pastoral ministry, or a related field from an accredited college, university, or seminary 3. Has at least 5 years of experience leading a multi-staff church 4. Is passionate about supporting global missions and ministering to the poor Additionally, it is highly preferred that the Senior Pastor candidate: 1. Has a graduate degree from an accredited seminary 2. Is very comfortable with the use of technology 3. Is married and has children CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS If you meet the minimum requirements listed above and desire to apply for the position, please provide ALL of the following items in a SINGLE email using either a Word document or PDF format. Send to: pastorsearch@gobroadway.org. All applications must be electronically submitted. No phone calls please. Only applications with all of the following items included will be reviewed and considered: • Cover letter (pictures of self and family are highly encouraged but not required) • Resume, including personal testimony of faith • Link(s) to online audio and/or video samples of candidate’s preaching/teaching http://www.denverseminary.edu/broadway-christian-church/2013-03-05-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/broadway-christian-church/2013-03-05-senior-pastor Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:05:30 UTC Senior Pastor of a Church of an average attendence of 165 to 200. http://www.denverseminary.edu/wheatland-bible-church/2013-03-04-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/wheatland-bible-church/2013-03-04-senior-pastor Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:35:20 UTC The church is seeking a pastor who is a biblical preacher/teacher, a loving shepherd and someone who will lead the church in outreach ministries to the community. The church averages 110 in worship and is spiritually and financially healthy. While the church consists mostly of older adults, it is seeking to establish a bridge to the college campus across the street. http://www.denverseminary.edu/st-george-community-church/2013-02-27-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/st-george-community-church/2013-02-27-senior-pastor Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:36:48 UTC The Senior Pastor is to be the visible, visionary, spiritual leader of the congregation, helping it to accomplish God's direction, purposes and reasons for being through preaching, teaching, shepherding, developing leaders, training and example. Candidates should have an MDiv. and 5 years experience as a senior pastor. http://www.denverseminary.edu/geneseo-evangelical-free-church/2013-02-18-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/geneseo-evangelical-free-church/2013-02-18-senior-pastor Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:06:40 UTC FULL-TIME SENIOR PASTOR: Loudonville Community Church located near Albany, NY is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership to the congregation and oversight of church operations. His primary role will be as a Spirit-led preacher and teacher of the Word of God for church worship services. The candidate must be clearly grounded in his knowledge of the Bible and thus able to help others understand and apply the lessons of Scripture. He must also be committed to knowing the spiritual condition of the church flock, through faithful, personal interaction and minister to them through the Word and prayer. In regard to vision, the candidate must encourage commitment within the church body to Bible study, prayer, and outreach. Additionally, he must have a vision to reach the lost with the gospel around the globe. The candidate must have a demonstrable record of effective staff management and team leadership. He will have the responsibility of heading the church's Leadership Team that includes the Pastor of Ministries and the Director of Operations. He will ultimately be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the staff and administrative office for the entire church, but shares these duties with the Pastor of Ministries and Director of Operations. He will be a member ex officio of all boards, committees, and agencies of the church, and he will report to the Board of Elders. The candidate must have appropriate educational background which would include a Master of Divinity degree (preferred) or similar training. Pastoral experience is required; a minimum of 10 years preferred. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Appropriate educational background Demonstrable ability to preach and teach the Word of God Demonstrable record of effective staff management and team leadership Pastoral experience PREFERRED Master of Divinity degree or similar training Applicants should have strengths in the following areas: theological acumen, leadership, strategy and administration, as well as strong communication and relational abilities. Applicants should be able to demonstrate these strengths in their current or past ministry settings. Full-time ministry experience with prior experience in a multi-staff church Minimum of 10 years Pastoral experience The salary is commensurate with experience. E-mail resumes to srpastor@lcchurch.org. Visit lcchurch.org for more information. http://www.denverseminary.edu/loudonville-community-church/2013-02-12-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/loudonville-community-church/2013-02-12-senior-pastor Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:46:48 UTC The River Community Church is seeking a new senior pastor. We are a neighborhood oriented church with average worship attendance of 130 people. Our mission is to gather in worship, grow in faith, and go and share the love of Christ. Our vision is to grow in our current location until we are able to help start another neighborhood church within the greater Iowa City area. Qualified candidates should have a seminary degree, at least 5 years of pastoral experience, and ministry gifts of Pastor/Teacher, Equipper, and Shepherd. He should be able to work well with members of the community and with other churches. Please visit website for further detailed job and church descriptions. http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-river-community-church/2013-02-01-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-river-community-church/2013-02-01-senior-pastor Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:47:45 UTC Lead Pastor Position General Description To provide pastoral leadership of staff and congregation toward the fulfillment of the vision for Cedar Mill Bible Church, a multi-generational church of 1000 in Portland, Oregon Qualifications, skills and attitudes The ideal Lead Pastor will: • Possess the scriptural qualifications of an elder as described in I Tim. 3 and Titus 1. • Demonstrate a shepherd's heart, and an authentic, deep love for God's people. • Be a student of God's Word. • Have the ability to cast a clear vision, and effectively lead staff and ministry leaders toward that vision. • Have a proven track record as a pastoral leader in a multi-staff, multi-generational church of over 500 people. • Own a missional mindset, i.e., a focus on our church bringing God's kingdom to our community rather than building more programs of the church. • Be an effective and inspirational communicator of the Gospel, both in the pulpit and interpersonally. • Demonstrate proficiency in prioritizing and delegating tasks. • Have a commitment to, and be an example for, personal evangelism and discipleship. • Be effective at mentoring, discipling and coaching people and developing leaders. • Possess well-developed interpersonal skills; is tactful, approachable, mature and flexible. • Preferably have obtained a seminary degree. Essential functions The ideal lead pastor will: • Provide visionary, strategic and collaborative leadership to help CMBC fulfill its mission and calling, both in our community and the world, including development of current Hispanic ministry. • Be a primary voice of the church, both internally and externally. Represent the church well in the community and with other churches on the west side of Portland. • Develop the teaching series for worship services. Plan and coordinate in collaboration with appropriate staff members. • As the primary teacher, teach the Word of God with clarity and passion as well as develop and mentor others to form a teaching team. • Assist in creating a positive, productive work environment for the staff by leading and managing effectively. Provide spiritual and personal nurturing as well as coaching and professional development for each pastoral staff member. • Participate in providing pastoral care for the congregation, including counseling, weddings, memorial services, hospital visits, etc. • Actively champion, and participate in the church's mission, including involvement in a CMBC community group. • Actively promote involvement in global missions. • Lead by example in Christian disciplines, including time with God, stewardship of personal finances, relationships, and family. Organizational responsibilities and relationships: The lead pastor will: • Report to the Board of Elders. • Be a member of the Board of Elders. http://www.denverseminary.edu/cedar-mill-bible-church/2013-01-29-lead-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/cedar-mill-bible-church/2013-01-29-lead-pastor Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:06:29 UTC This is a mature and growing church body with a retiring senior position to be filled. We have a successful local church plant in process, a strong mission focus both local and abroad and good leaders in place. http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-la-grande/2013-01-28-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/first-baptist-church-la-grande/2013-01-28-senior-pastor Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:56:06 UTC La jolla Christian Church has an average weekly attendance of 100,with a strong desire to grow through reaching young families in our community. We have a outstanding praise and worship group and a solid youth staff,also adult home study groups and a Sunday morning bible study. We are a close knit church that needs the right shepherd. If you have specific questions for the search committee, they can be reached at ljcfpst@gmail.com or aztectwice@yahoo.ca. http://www.denverseminary.edu/la-jolla-christian-fellowship/2013-01-23-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/la-jolla-christian-fellowship/2013-01-23-senior-pastor Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:02:31 UTC Preach on Sundays, Teach, mobilize the body to serve, some administration,etc. see ad posted on our website. http://www.denverseminary.edu/victory-christian-fellowship/2013-01-04-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/victory-christian-fellowship/2013-01-04-senior-pastor Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:32:22 UTC Eastford Baptist Church is over 200 years old. It is an evangelical fundamental church with about 190 attenders. It is an active church with very good children and youth programs. Its annual budget is about $340,000 of which over 25% goes to missionary support. The church has a sanctuary that holds approximately 300 and a separate Family Activity Center with classrooms and a gym. It also has a parsonage. Eastford is a small rural town in NE Connecticut It is a town of about 1800 people. It is mostly farm land and forest. It has a K-8 elementary school, a bank, a lumberyard, a café, a post office, and a car dealer. The nearest town with a large supermarket is about 15 miles. Send resumes to bswbowen@aol.com http://www.denverseminary.edu/eastford-baptist-church/2012-12-27-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/eastford-baptist-church/2012-12-27-senior-pastor Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:29:43 UTC Hillside Community Church, affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America, is searching for a Lead/Senior Pastor for a congregation of 300+ and a pastoral staff of 4. We are located in Porterville, California, with a population of about 55,000, situated in the San Joaquin Valley, the backbone of California’s agricultural industry. Submit your application, confidentially, at http://hccporterville.org/pastoral-search. The church’s public web page is at http://hccporterville.org/. http://www.denverseminary.edu/hillside-community-church/2012-12-11-leadsenior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/hillside-community-church/2012-12-11-leadsenior-pastor Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:05:57 UTC Peace Portal Alliance Church, located 30 minutes south of Vancouver, B.C., is prayerfully seeking a new Lead Pastor to shepherd a congregation with an average Sunday attendance of over 1,500 adults representing multiple generations. The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership to a multi-staff team within a collaborative context. The Lead Pastor will have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Biblical truth and the ability to communicate these truths in ways that inspire people to grow in their Christian faith and more fully live out the Great Commission. If you are interested in submitting your name for this position, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to ppacsearchcommittee@gmail.com. For more information go to www.peaceportalalliance.com. We look forward to hearing from you! http://www.denverseminary.edu/peace-portal-alliance-church/2012-12-06-lead-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/peace-portal-alliance-church/2012-12-06-lead-pastor Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:02:33 UTC The Evangelical Covenant Church is looking for pastors that are feeling called to Church Planting on the Front Range (Colorado) after graduation from seminary. If you feel called to just such a ministry, we'd like to talk with you. The discernment process can take 1-2 years. Therefore it would be completely appropriate to reach out in your 2-3 year of Seminary. If things move forward, we would work with you to determine a planting location on the Front Range. You would also receive financial support, training & coaching over a multi-year period. http://www.denverseminary.edu/with-the-evangelical-covenant-church-denomination/2012-12-05-church-planter http://www.denverseminary.edu/with-the-evangelical-covenant-church-denomination/2012-12-05-church-planter Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:46:23 UTC Faith Bible Church is an independent, Bible-believing church not affiliated with any denomination. The government of Faith consists of elders selected on the basis of biblical qualifications as described in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1. The Elder Board currently consists of six men. We also have deacons who are responsible for the physical needs of the church and the congregation. Specifics of the church's government are more fully detailed in the church constitution. http://www.denverseminary.edu/faith-bible-church/2012-11-30-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/faith-bible-church/2012-11-30-senior-pastor Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:22:54 UTC Gettysburg Bible Church is: a small and pleasant prairie community, fine facilities, good parsonage, deeply spiritual and healthy congregation, averaging 120 in worship, AWANA, good ministries, adult home studies, good age spread. We are seeking a qualified man with good training and senior pastor experience and a good track record in ministry. http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-bible-church--mennonite-brethren/2012-11-29-senior-pastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/grace-bible-church--mennonite-brethren/2012-11-29-senior-pastor Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:31:42 UTC Are you a man, called by God to plant a church? West Evangelical Free Church has been called to multiply churches that multiply churches. We see the sharing of the gospel as having an outcome of a planted church. Our strategy for doing that is to find called, qualified men to plant a church and be its founding pastor. We do this by offering a year of residency for the future church planter, during which time that person will pick their Missional Focus Area (a locational area or a group of people) and develop a Core Team. They will share the gospel with people in that Missional Focus Area and invite people to Christ and to be part of the new church. This allows for reaching greater Wichita with the gospel. If you have been called by God or have a sense God is directing you to church plant, we would love to get you involved in our assessment process. You can go to www.churchplanterprofiles.com/cake/ to access our initial screening assessment page, register (make sure you check “West Evangelical Free Church” as the agency) and then take the initial screening assessment. You’ll also be able to submit a resume for our review after you fill out your initial assessment. This will start the dialogue between us and move you toward the “immersion assessment.” There are many written assessments along the way, some interviews, and some doctrinal discussions. If you are called by God in this area, we want to explore how we might best partner with you in planting churches that multiply churches to reach greater Wichita, Kansas with the gospel. You can check out www.cpwichita.org to find out more about the WEFC Church Plant Residency. We are working toward an onsite assessment date in April 2013 with the start of residency beginning September 2013. http://www.denverseminary.edu/west-evangelical-free-church/2012-11-13-church-planter http://www.denverseminary.edu/west-evangelical-free-church/2012-11-13-church-planter Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:46:47 UTC