Pastor

Hopewell Baptist Church

3d

About The Position

The Pastor will provide spiritual leadership, vision, and pastoral care to the congregation, while advising volunteer ministry staff (Discipleship, Music, Sunday School and Student Ministry) and guiding the church through its role in building His Kingdom.

Requirements

• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and ordained by a Baptist church to serve as pastor.
• Agreement with The Baptist Faith and Message (a Southern Baptist background, affiliation, or education preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Biblical studies or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of pastoral experience and 5 years experience of preaching or growing a specific ministry.
• Committed to preaching expository sermons by exegeting the Scriptures and allowing the Spirit to guide in the relevant application to the congregation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ministry leaders and deacons to set ministry goals and strategies.
• Preach and teach Scripture with clarity, relevance, and conviction—Sunday morning worship and other weekly gatherings (Sunday evening Bible studies and/or Wednesday prayer meetings).
• Practice evangelism and outreach personally and via attendance of HopeWELL events and functions.
• Enable and encourage ministry leaders and members at large to grow in their faith (including attendance/support of HopeWELL committee and business meetings).
• Provide pastoral counseling and visitation (along with deacons) to members in need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees