About the Pastor We Are Seeking:  We are seeking a full-time pastor who is called to be the spiritual and pastoral ministry leader of our church.  Working with the deacons, staff and lay leaders, he will:   •Lead our church family in putting into practice our mission statement  •Plan and conduct worship services, prepare and deliver sermons and lead in observance of the church ordinances  •Shepherd and equip our church family to carry out the five functions of the New Testament church: evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship and worship  •Proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers  •Provide pastoral care for our church family and persons in our community  •Serve as administrator and supervisor of the paid church staff  •Lead the church in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total program of the church  •Cooperate with the local association, state and national conventions in matters of mutual interest and concern  •Conduct counseling sessions  •Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funerals

Qualifications:  •Meet the Biblical qualifications of an overseer in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9  •Minimum of 5+ years of pastoral experience (preferred), with experience managing multiple staff members  •Minimum master’s degree (preferred) from a Southern Baptist seminary  •Endorse the elements of the Southern Baptist faith as outlined in the “Baptist Faith and Message”

Expectations and Compensation:  •Full-time position  •Generous vacation, holiday schedule and sabbatical policies  •Compensation package based upon experience

How to Apply  Please submit your resume one the following ways:   By Mail: Pastor Search Committee, c/o James Crump-Chairperson, P.O. Box 1412, Rolla, Missouri  65402-1412 or by Email: