Pastor - Living Hope Bible Church (Glendive, MT)

LancasterSearch•Glendive, MT

8d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Living Hope Bible Church (Glendive, MT) is searching for a full-time Pastor (Lead Vocational Elder). The Vocational Elder (Pastor) is responsible for providing elder oversight for the preaching, vision, and general direction of LHBC. Oversight of this ministry includes leading by aligning the Church with the vision of the Elders of LHBC, feeding the body with the Scriptures, guarding the doctrine and practice of the ministries of LHBC, and guiding the Church by shepherding and discipling its members. The Vocational Elder will work closely with the lay elders, deacons and other appropriate personnel of LHBC.

Requirements

An authentic relationship with Jesus and a desire to follow Him in every aspect of life
Elder Qualified (1 Tim. 3; Titus 2)
An agreement with the beliefs, purpose, vision, and core values of the church
An attitude of servant leadership and a relational aptitude that evidences a genuine love for people, flexibility, and an appreciation of differences
A shepherd’s heart
A humble, transparent, and teachable spirit that is responsive, open to constructive evaluation, and eager to learn
An ability to recruit, organize, develop and communicate with leaders and teams
A self-starting attitude that identifies, strategizes, and implements what needs to be done
An aptitude for addressing and resolving conflict
Willingness to participate in elder consensus decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead the preaching and teaching schedule at LHBC
Preach 40-45 Sundays per year.
Set the tone for doctrinal distinctives of LHBC through preaching and teaching.
Model Christ centered, expository preaching and teaching that promotes and integrates with discipleship ministries of LHBC.
Develop preachers to share Sunday Morning responsibility.
Shepherd and counsel in such a way that also trains others to do the same
Lead the implementation of the vision of the elders for LHBC through training the church doctrinally, leading the church by example, and developing qualified leaders.
Use his gifts of teaching and communication to strengthen the church's biblical literacy, spiritual development, and health.
Share responsibility to facilitate membership classes to ensure that all members are aware of and committed to the doctrines and practice of Scripture.
Lead the lay elders
Mentor Elders towards growth in Christian maturity
Equip Elders for more effective shepherding ministry
Align the priorities of the Elders to cohere with the implementation of the vision of LHBC
Lead in developing Gospel-culture across the church.
Model Gospel-culture for the body
Instruct the body as to how to apply the Gospel ministerially, relationally, and spiritually to its life and relationships
Develop a welcoming environment where the lost are engaged, believers are safe to be sinners and saints, and Jesus is exalted.
Develop and disciple men towards growth in Christian maturity.
Participate as an Elder in the board of Elders
Assist in administering the ordinances
Lead (or facilitate the leadership of) major Church Events (baptisms, Lord's Supper services, All-Church Meeting, etc.)
Coordinate (or conduct) funerals, weddings, and general pastoral counseling as appropriate.
Assist in developing and discipling future elders, deacons, church-planters and missionaries.