Pastor - Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL)

LancasterSearch • Decatur, IL

1d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL) is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead and guide our congregation in fulfilling the great commission in reaching this community with the Gospel and supporting missions abroad. Our church is a non-traditional independent Baptist church. We are an Elder led church in which the Senior Pastor is the lead Elder. We are a loving church that values discipleship, outreach, and community involvement. We are not a KJV only church. We are not a rules oriented church. Our attendance runs around 75 currently.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and/or Bible theology
• Ordained
• Proven leadership and communications skills
• Commitment to the great commission
• Love for the Lord and love for His people
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons.
• Teach and defend sound doctrine.
• Lead in the administration of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
• Encourage spiritual growth through discipleship and Bible study.
• Provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the congregation.
• Visit and minister to the sick, grieving, and homebound.
• Offer biblical counseling and guidance.
• Pray regularly for the church family.
• Work alongside Elders in setting vision and direction.
• Lead, supervise, and encourage church staff and ministry leaders.
• Support church ministries, outreach efforts, and missions.
• Promote unity, fellowship, and spiritual health within the church.
• Lead the church in evangelism and community engagement.
• Represent Grace Baptist Church within the local community.
• Encourage members to share their faith and serve others.

Benefits

• $55,000 Annual Salary
• Three week paid vacation
• No health care plan or parsonage available.
• Will provide moving expenses.
• Will provide expenses to attend conferences that will benefit both the Pastor and the church.
• Will consider paying for additional schooling that, again, will benefit the Pastor and the church

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior