Pastor

Ministrylist; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance contribution

Paid vacation

Sick days

Personal leave

Job summary

Fellowship Bible Church in Castleton, Vermont seeks a full-time Pastor to preach the Word of God and shepherd the congregation. The role offers a base salary of $48,000 plus a $12,000 housing allowance with paid time off and benefits; part-time 20 hours offers $25,000–$30,000.

The pastor will lead evangelism, visitation, counseling and missionary outreach in a small, devout community. We are a small independent baptistic church in the Green Mountains, with 45–65 attendees, seeking a servant of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology or biblical studies.
• Strong background in biblical preaching and teaching.
• Experience reaching young families while nurturing an older congregation.
• Ability to work in partnership with church members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Declare the whole counsel of God and lead in evangelism and outreach.
• Provide leadership in visitation, stewardship, counseling, and missionary work.
• Supervise ministry activities and equip the saints for service.
• Work with members to keep the church running in a God-honoring way.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Counseling

Evangelism outreach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology/biblical studies

Job description

Fellowship Bible Church (Castleton, VT) Pastor

The Big Picture

Fellowship Bible Church (castletonfbc.com) is seeking a full-time Pastor to work 35-40 hours a week or part time to work 20 hours a week to preach the Word of God and to serve as our church’s pastor. Fellowship Bible Church is a small independent baptistic evangelical church in the heart of the Green Mountains in the lovely town of Castleton, Vermont. We have been provided a beautiful church through God’s abundant blessings and loyal followers of Christ. We currently have a range of about 45-65 people attending our Sunday service. We are presently looking for a servant of the Lord who loves and preaches only the Word of God. He must be a good shepherd of the flock who cares for each and every sheep.

Roles of the pastor of FBC:

The Pastor’s duties listed in our constitution are to: declare the whole council of God; provide leadership in the areas of evangelism, visitation stewardship, counseling, and missionary outreach; personally minister to and supervise all those involved in ministry; and equip the saints for the work of ministry and edifying the church. He also has a variety of roles around the church building and community. He must work with the members to keep the church running and operating in a way that is pleasing to God, the community, and God’s family at FBC.

The Qualifications Needed:

• Theology or Biblical school degree (a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with intentions of pursuing a master’s degree)
• A strong background in biblical preaching and teaching during Sunday service and Bible studies.
• Experience or have methods that will reach young families while preserving and nurturing an older congregation.
• The ability to work in partnership with all involved with the church.

The Compensation:

• Full time Base Salary: $48,000 plus an additional $12,000 housing allowance and one-half of Self Employment tax
• Benefits: Three weeks of paid vacation and up to eight paid sick days per year. Candidate will secure own health insurance and we will pay up to $6000 a year. That will cover all state health insurance in many cases. Vermont has high premiums but also offers a lot of supplemental help that depends on your income. The pay package and benefits are negotiable.
• Part Time Salary: $25,000 – $30,000 working 18-20 hours a week with flexibility that is negotiated.