Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Immanuel Baptist Church (Columbus, OH) Pastor

THE BIG PICTURE

Immanuel Baptist Church ( is an independent Baptist church on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, seeking a new Pastor. We are a member of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (OARBC). We are searching for God’s man to lead our congregation of 40-45 members.

PRIMARY MISSION

The lead pastor will serve as a shepherd of the church and will provide spiritual oversight of the members for the purpose of making disciples and equipping them to follow Jesus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The pastor:

• will provide a pulpit and teaching ministry that incorporates the exposition of Scriptures in all doctrine, exhorting the congregation to act upon Scriptural teaching in their daily lives.
  
• will give direction and accountability for the day to day operation of the church, giving vision to the various ministries
  
• develop a ministry of outreach into the community.
  
• will share the responsibility of disciple making process with others
  
• will provide leadership and accountability to/with an elected board of deacons
  
• give vision to the church and provide leadership in accomplishing the mission
  

• will be responsible for administering the ordinance of baptism and communion at the scheduled services.
  

• will be available for personal counseling of the members of the church, and regularly visit those members unable to come to church.
  
• must be a team builder as well as a team player, exhibiting a heart of service and compassion.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

The pastor:

• Will meet the requirements for the office of pastor as described in
  

1 Timothy 3.

• Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines
  
• Hold a bachelor’s degree, with continuing education in Bible
  
• Understand and be committed to the mission, and doctrinal statement of Immanuel Baptist Church
  

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
  
• Have organizational and team working skills
  
• Possess successful local church ministry experience
  

Compensation

Salary plus benefits

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at IBC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of IBC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of IBC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No- FeePastorSearch.com

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