Pastor

Lancaster Search; Dover (IL); On-site; USD 57,240 - 69,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage

Health Account

Expense Account

Job summary

A small, rural church in Illinois is seeking a full-time Pastor dedicated to preaching the Gospel and shepherding its community of approximately 30 members. The Pastor will work closely with an elder board and engage with the broader community in Bureau County, Illinois. A strong call to ministry and experience is preferred. Compensation includes a parsonage and a salary of $63,600 annually, broken down into salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry preferred.
• Ability to work with a three-member elder board.
• Agreement with the Christian & Missionary Alliance doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Preach the Word of God and shepherd the people of Dover Bible Church.
• Work with the elder board to foster spiritual growth.
• Engage in visitation and personal interaction with the community.

Skills

Strong call to preach the Gospel

Experience in ministry

Ability to work with an elder board

Engagement with the community

Job description

Overview

Dover Bible Church in Dover, Illinois is seeking a full-time Pastor to preach the Word of God and shepherd the people of God. Located in a small, rural town in central Illinois, we have a membership of approximately 30 people. Dover Bible Church is an affiliate of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. We are an elder-led group and we seek a lead shepherd/pastor who can work with the current elder board of three men in fostering spiritual growth and church family development. Our desire is for a man called to preach the Gospel as well as develop relationships within the Dover community and Bureau County, IL on a larger scale. We would like our pastor to be active in preaching, setting a vision for future church plans, visitation and personal interaction, and perhaps providing content for short, online postings of the truth of Jesus Christ. As part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance any candidates will be interviewed and accredited by the CMA denomination for service within the denomination.

Responsibilities

• Preach the Word of God and shepherd the people of Dover Bible Church.
• Work with the elder board to foster spiritual growth and church family development.
• Preach regularly, set a vision for future church plans, and engage in visitation and personal interaction with members and the community.
• Contribute content for short online postings of the truth of Jesus Christ.
• Participate in the process of accreditation and support as required by the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Compensation

Parsonage plus $63,600.00 per year, broken down as: Salary $50,400; Health Account $12,000; Pastor's expense account $1,200.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong call to preach the Gospel and shepherd a small church; experience in ministry preferred.
• Ability to work with a three-member elder board within an elder-led church.
• Agreement with the Christian & Missionary Alliance doctrine; willingness to be interviewed and accredited by the CMA denomination for service within the denomination.
• Ability to engage with the Dover community and Bureau County.

Process

Please review this job description and the church website. Along with your resume, answer these questions and submit to [e-mail]:

• Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Dover Bible Church?
• Describe your ministry experiences and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Dover Bible Church.
• In a few sentences, summarize your theology and how it aligns with the doctrine of Dover Bible Church and the CMA.
• Provide a link to at least one online sermon.