Pastor - Northwest Baptist Church (Peoria, IL)

LancasterSearch • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

Northwest Baptist Church, an independent Baptist church in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a full-time pastor following the retirement of its former pastor. The church is a unified and loving congregation of about 35 Sunday attendees, with about 15 attending Sunday School. It is debt free, has good cash reserves, and faithfully supports local ministries.

The church emphasizes preaching the Word of God, prayer, discipleship, and outreach. It holds prayer and Bible study on Wednesday evenings, and includes time for prayer requests and prayer during Sunday School and worship. Its web-based community prayer ministry, launched in 2024, has reached people within a 15-mile radius and receives ongoing prayer requests.

The pastor will have the opportunity to develop a presence in the community and a shepherding relationship with the congregation. The position includes preaching and teaching, pastoral care, church ordinances, and participation in the church’s governance and activities.

Requirements

• Accept the Statement of Faith outlined in Article 2 of the Northwest Baptist Church Constitution.
• Have experience teaching the Word of God or formal seminary training.

Responsibilities

• Give himself to prayer and the study of the Word of God.
• Preach and expound on the Word.
• Administer the church ordinances in accordance with the Word of God.
• Share in the pastoral care of the congregation along with the Elders and Deacons.
• Perform marriage ceremonies at his discretion in accordance with the laws of God and the State.
• Officiate funerals of church members and non-members at his discretion.
• Together with the Elders, maintain church discipline.
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees and boards.
• Actively participate in all activities of the Elders and Deacons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed