The First Baptist Church of Redlands, CA
Associate Pastor of Arts in Worship and Community Life
This is a newly created full time ministry position with benefits
Statement of Purpose: The Associate Pastor of Arts in Worship and Community Life at First Baptist Church of Redlands will foster and promote the blessing of music and the arts as we worship and minister in community. Our intergenerational church has a passion for learning and exploration, a love of the music and the arts, and strong partnerships between professional staff and lay ministers. The person who will fill this position is tasked with utilizing music, creative arts, and related activities to enhance worship, strengthen relationships with God and each other, and grow the arts in our community to build the kingdom of God.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Primary Responsibilities for this position:
Interested applicants should send a resume/CV to [email protected]. Formal review of applications will begin April 30, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
We believe that all people are created in the image of God for enjoying fully the goodness of life as they grow in love for God and neighbors near and far. That in Jesus, God draws close to us, extending to us forgiveness, hope, renewal, and guidance. That God's Holy Spirit is actively working in, through, among, and even in spite of us—transforming our lives and world. That the Bible speaks to us today, helping us understand our need for God and God's gracious coming to us in Christ.
Our mission is to share with our families, neighbors and friends the love of God made real to us in Jesus Christ and to be a vital force for divine goodness, truth, and mercy in our community and around the world. This is the mission we strive to embody in our church's programs and express in our daily lives. Our mission is grounded in Holy Scripture, renewed in worship, encouraged in fellowship, enriched in diversity, strengthened in unity, expressed in service, and fulfilled in Love. As a congregation and as individuals, The First Baptist Church of Redlands seeks to express the fullness of God's love in both word and deed. We do not claim to be perfect, but we believe that even in our imperfections, God's love and grace can make a difference in our lives and world. Jesus shares the good news that God accepts us where we are and helps us to grow and thrive as God's children. We do not believe that everyone needs to agree on every matter of faith and practice. Differences need not divide, but enrich, challenge, and affirm. We are united in our confidence that God desires to empower us in service as we commit ourselves to grow in Christ's love and grace.