West End Baptist is seeking a pastor to provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the congregation in order to fulfill our mission of making disciples through the vision that the Lord has given us to establish a healthy community church in the West End Manor Community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preaching
Lead the development and vision for preaching including series focus, preparation, and scheduling
Provide the church with a steady diet of biblical preaching that is primarily expositional
Preach approximately 75% of annual schedule
Praying
Pray faithfully for the church and community
Ensure that individual and corporate prayer is a priority for the church
Planning Worship Services
Plan and orchestrate the weekly worship service
Work to understand the context of our community and its implications for worship services
Providing Leadership
Equip and lead the church to grow in spiritual depth
Encourage and guide church members to use their spiritual gifts for the advancement of the kingdom
Leverage and coordinate staff, elders, and volunteers within the church to help accomplish the mission of the church
Help establish a discipleship structure for believers to grow in spiritual maturity
Work with the elders to provide wise and skillful leadership for the church
Effectively and regularly communicate with church members, staff, and elders
Providing Pastoral Care and Counseling
Provide wise biblical counsel
Refer those in need to appropriate resources
Check in regularly with church members, especially those facing trials or in need
Follow up with visitors
Fostering Outreach
Identify local and global evangelism opportunities
Seek out opportunities for the church to provide valuable contributions to and help meet the needs in our community
Building Relationships
Develop and maintain close and healthy relationships with church members
Participate, along with family, in one of the church’s community groups
Establish and nurture relationships with community members and strategic ministry partners

Qualifications

Must meet the Biblical qualifications as set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9
Degree from an accredited seminary preferred
Previous ministry or missionary experience required

Personal characteristics

Maintains a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, meditation, and other God-given means of grace
Loves God, loves the church, and loves lost people
Loves and prioritizes his family, and is the spiritual leader of his wife and children
Has a heart for leading people and seeks to develop his leadership skills
Recognizes need for personal care (hobbies, exercise, rest, personal growth, unplugging, taking a Sabbath, time with family and friends)

How to apply / application requirements

Please supply a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, and 2-3 references by email.
Accepting applications time frame (discussed Dec. 1-Jan. 31)