Pastor - Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL)

LancasterSearchDecatur, IL
$55,000Onsite

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
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