Senior Pastor - Lake Charles Bible Church (Lake Charles, LA)

LancasterSearch • Lake Charles, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Charles Bible Church (LCBC) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to preach the Word of God and shepherd the people of God. LCBC began as multiple home meetings in the early 1930s and held its first service as an interdenominational church in 1934. The congregation has had five pastors since 1949, with the current pastor serving for twenty-eight years and planning to retire. The church has experienced rebuilding after fire and flood, with a new building currently under construction. LCBC has 74 active members and averages about one hundred attendees on Sundays. The church is elder-led and supported by deacons, with main purposes focused on evangelism, discipleship, and worship. Ministries include Sunday School, worship team, small groups, men and women's ministries, Awana, youth, and college ministries. LCBC joined the Independent Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA) in 1976 and supports two camp ministries, Camp Pearl and Bertram Bobb Bible Camp, as well as multiple full-time international missionaries.

Requirements

• Meet the qualifications of Timothy 3:1-7; Titus1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-5.
• Possess biblical and theological knowledge, preferably from seminary training, Bible college or systematic training within a local church.
• Experience shepherding a church through the pastorate or active eldership.
• Must affirm and be in agreement to the LCBC statement of faith.
• Must love others and have a position of humility and service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the preaching and teaching elder, weekly providing sermons with an emphasis on verse-by-verse, literal, exegetical preaching from a dispensational, free grace viewpoint.
• Study faithfully to teach the Word of God for the building up and equipping of the body.
• Serve as one of the elders of the church.
• Be a central point person for communication for the church.
• Plan and lead Sunday services.
• Provide shepherding and congregational care of the church body.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of love, faith, and service.
• Encourage and promote evangelism and missions based on the clear Gospel message of grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed