Pastor - First Baptist Church (Okanogan, WA)

LancasterSearch•Okanogan, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

First Baptist Church (fbcokanoganwa.org) is seeking a full time Pastor. The pastor’s role in the Body of Christ is to feed and lead congregation and communities through the preaching and teaching of God's Word, administering the sacraments, discipling the body, and overseeing the ministries of the church. The role of pastor in Christ's Church is a servant leadership role, with Christ as the perfect example.

Requirements

Devout personal faith in Christ
Graduate theological degree from accredited educational institution
Experience in community outreach and evangelism
Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible
Possess strong integrity exemplary of a spiritual leader of the church
Strong religious conviction
Ability to show impartiality, patience, perseverance and fiscal responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to show compassion for struggles and concerns of others
Ability to relate and minister to a wide diversity of congregants
Provide effective leadership of church operations

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of ministry experience in rural/small-town setting

Responsibilities

Oversee management of all areas of the congregation’s ministry
Provide spiritual, pastoral, outreach, discipleship, and servant leadership to the congregation
Serve as administrator of church operations
Prepare weekly sermons that capture the essence of the biblical vision; preach and conduct worship services
Prepare weekly lessons for adult Sunday school
Interpret biblical scripture for the congregation
Visit and comfort the sick, shut-in and bereaved
Provide counseling to the congregation and prospective members
Officiate at special services (e.g., baptisms, weddings, funerals, infant dedications, etc.)
Collaborate with church music leaders to integrate appropriate worship music into church services
Attend and preside over monthly church elder and trustee meetings, quarterly business meetings, and other meetings to coordinate ministries
Oversee and participate in church events (ie Harvest Dinner, Summer Picnic, etc)
Support, supervise and evaluate church employees
Ensure church facilities are functioning
Represent the congregation in community organizations and activities to learn new ways the church can support and engage with the surrounding area
Develop and share a vision (or plan) for the church to show spiritual growth and membership growth.