Lead Pastor

Reformed Theological Seminary; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing (6–12 months)

Compensation review annually

Job summary

Grace Baptist Church in North Vernon, Indiana seeks a Pastor to lead alongside the Elders, overseeing spiritual, strategic and operational needs. The role includes teaching Scripture, ministering to the congregation, and directing missions and outreach ministries.

The candidate should be a regenerated follower of Jesus, elder-qualified, and a strong, strategic leader with at least 5 years in church ministry and a theology degree, open to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Strong expository preaching and leadership required.
• Able to recruit and manage ministry leaders and teams.
• Excellent communication skills in multiple formats.
• Experience handling crisis and conflict constructively.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited theological school; willingness to pursue further studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, discipleship, and godly character.
• Demonstrate leadership in church organization and ministry development.
• Preach God’s word to facilitate individual and corporate growth.
• Shepherd the church and work with the Board of Elders on direction.
• Develop and implement church vision and actionable ministries.
• Translate church strategy into ministry programs and activities.
• Conduct weddings, funerals, and observance of church ordinances.
• Participate in annual review of church ministries.

Skills

Strong leadership

Expository preaching

Recruit and manage ministry leaders

Effective communication

Crisis and conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited theological school

MDiv or further education/training

Job description

1. Must agree with, and embrace, both publicly and privately, the GBC doctrinal statement, membership covenant, Philosophy of Ministry, and Our Core Pillars

2. He must embrace GBC’s views of reformed theology, baptism by immersion, complementarianism, understanding of marriage, and elder-led form of governance

Position overview

The role of the Pastor is to team up with the Elders in overseeing the life and direction of the church. He is primarily responsible for overseeing the spiritual, strategic and operational needs of the church, working closely with the Elders. His duties include the teaching of Scripture, ministering to the congregation, implementing the vision, and directing missions and outreach ministries.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation through biblically sound preaching, discipleship, and exemplifying godly character.

2. Demonstrate competency and excellence in the study of the scriptures, church leadership and organization, and equipping people to be disciples

3. Preach and teach God’s word with the purpose of individual and corporate spiritual growth and maturity in Christ

4. Shepherd and provide directional leadership to the church in cooperation with the Board of Elders.

5. Strategic Church leadership-works with the Elders to further develop and implement the vision for the church into the church’s culture.

6. In concert with the Elders, build an effective methodology for translating church vision and strategy into actionable ministries

7. Conduct Weddings, funerals, and provide for the observances of the church ordinances

8. Support and participate in an annual review of church ministries ( Prov. 27:17 )

Additional information

• We have a stable but reduced membership in need of a rebuilding program
• We are located in North Vernon, Indiana
• Our Sanctuary seats 150 people
• We could offer 6-12 months on-campus free housing (you would only pay utilities)
• $50k/year compensation with annual compensation package review
• Follow us on Facebook: gracebaptistnv
• Our website: https://gracebaptistnv.org

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

Church/Organization Name

Grace Baptist Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

[e-mail]

Church

Baptist - Other

Description of Organization

The Big Picture

Grace Baptist Church (gracebaptistnv.org ) is seeking a Pastor who will lead us in carrying out God's purpose and mission for His church. The mission of Grace Baptist Church is to reach our community for Christ through living by faith.

Candidate Qualifications (Personal Qualities)

1. Regenerated follower of Jesus Christ

2. Meets Elder qualifications of 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1

3. Strong leader who inspires others

4. Hardworking, energetic

5. Strong interpersonal skills

6. Humble character and disposition

7. Mature, wise, and discerning in Christian character

8. Strategic, organized

Ministry Skills/Education

1. Strong expository preaching

2. Able to recruit and manage ministry leaders

3. Able to communicate effectively, in all forms

4. Able to deal constructively with crisis and conflict

5. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited theological school and be willing to pursue and MDiv or further education and training

6. Have 5 or more years experience in church ministry