Senior Pastor

POSITION

Senior Pastor, Full Time

Bethel Baptist is looking to hire a full time Senior Pastor who exemplifies and helps fulfill our mission to become passionate Christ followers who grow, connect, serve, and tell.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PREACHING/TEACHING:

• Disciples and equips believers for the work of ministry by weekly preaching and teaching of the Word through the pulpit as well as smaller group settings.

• Employs a variety of expository and topical preaching methods.

• Oversees the administering of the ordinances.

VISION-CASTING:

• Seeks God’s direction and develops God’s vision for our church, collaborating with the Board of Elders, in a way that maximizes our spiritual gifts and resources available.

• Works to accomplish that vision in cooperation with the lay leaders, committees, and church body.

• Seeks to find new ways and additional resources to accomplish God’s plan for our church.

ADMINISTRATION:

• Membership required on the Board of Elders as well as assisting ministry boards and committees in order to accomplish the mission of Bethel Baptist Church.

• Develops and supervises the church staff, providing counsel, encouragement, and Christian discipline to aid in the accomplishment of objectives for each staff member.

• Cooperates with other evangelical churches in the greater Marquette area when there is a common purpose and vision.

• Keeps a current ministry profile which is annually reviewed, evaluated, and if necessary adjusted, in conference with the Board of Elders.

OUTREACH:

• Passionately leads the church to seek to win people who do not know Jesus or haven’t fully surrendered to Him.

• Instrumental in strengthening and developing outreach ministries.

DISCIPLESHIP:

• Leads by example in areas of personal prayer, bible study, evangelism, and family life.

• Seeks opportunities to disciple individuals as well as groups within Bethel Baptist Church in order to accomplish God’s plan for us.

• Guides us in the discovery of our gifts, prepares us to use our gifts, and holds us accountable to be impactful in our sphere of influence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree, preferably a Master of Divinity, or a higher degree from a recognized evangelical seminary.

• Willing to participate in educational and enrichment opportunities.

• Currently an ordained minister.

• Five or more years of experience in pastoral ministry in a role that involved preaching and preferably supervision of staff.

• Agrees with Bethel’s constitution and statement of faith.

• Must pass a criminal record background check.

• Citizen of the United States.

• Applicants must register and apply for position at https://convergep3.com/V5Register.php

COMPENSATION

• Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and education