Lead Pastor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Eythorne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eythorne Baptist Church in East Kent seeks a Lead Pastor to join its elder and deacons in spiritual oversight. The candidate should share Bible-centred convictions and have proven pastoral leadership, with a commitment to expository preaching and godly living.

The role emphasizes planning, clear communication, and teamwork within a growing independent church family. Applications are invited through a pastoral search process.

Qualifications

• A mature Christian man committed to God's Word and to growing in godliness.
• In full agreement with our Doctrinal basis of faith and church characteristics.
• Committed to expository preaching.
• Skilled in planning and organisation including ability to communicate clearly with others.
• A team player who can relate well to other
• Theologically trained
• Experience in the secular workplace

Skills

Mature Christian

Doctrinal alignment

Expository preaching

Planning & organisation

Team player

Education

Theologically trained

Experience in secular workplace

Job description

Lead Pastor

Eythorne Baptist Church

Eythorne Baptist Church is a growing independent Bible centred church in East Kent with multiple ministries and mid-week activities.
Our current lead pastor is retiring, and we are seeking to call a new man to take on this role and work with the elder and deacons in the spiritual oversight of the church.
The successful candidate will share our Bible centred convictions and a commitment to expository preaching. They will have proven pastoral leadership.

Required Skills

Essentials

• A mature Christian man committed to God's Word and to growing in godliness
• In full agreement with our Doctrinal basis of faith and church characteristics
• Committed to expository preaching
• Skilled in planning and organisation including ability to communicate clearly with others
• A team player who can relate well to other

Desirables

• Theologically trained
• Experience in the secular workplace

The vacant post will remain open while we see the Lord's guidance. Candidate with be reviewed upon receipt of an application form.

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