Senior Pastor

Salem Baptist Church

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a full-time pastor that will serve alongside the elders and deacon board. The pastor shall be responsible for preaching, teaching, overseeing evangelistic efforts and provide leadership to equip and encourage the congregation for continued service in the Lord. 


Job Requirements: 

- Preach and teach the Word of God faithfully, communicating it to the congregation in love. 

- Work with the leadership of the church to provide spiritual oversight of the church's ministry 

- Work with the leadership of the church to plan and organize evangelistic events 

- Work with the church leadership to prayerfully grow and develop strategic goals to 

support the mission and vision of the church 

- Responsible for the administration of the ordinances of the church, which include 

baptism & communion 

- Shepherd the body with love and care, seeking their spiritual flourishment 

- Oversee the pastoral care needs of the congregation as necessary. This includes 

hospital visitation, nursing home visits, counseling, weddings and funerals. 

- Work with the church leadership to equip the congregation to carry out their 

respective functions in the body. 

- Responsible for conducting up 4 weekly services as determined by the leadership of 

the church 

Compensation: 

- Salary & Benefits: Negotiable, commensurate with training and experience. 

Are you the leader we seek? If so, please submit your resume with cover letter to the following addresses:


Mail: Attn: Salem Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee, 

P.O. Box 5292

Somerset NJ 08875 

or

E-mail: [email protected]

Experience Required
5-10 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Bachelor's Degree

Date Posted
1 year ago
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey

Denomination
Baptist: American

Church Size
100-200 people