Pastor - Dover Bible Church (Dover, IL)

Lancaster Search; Dover (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage

Job summary

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, we value elder-led leadership and developing community relationships.

The pastor will preach, set vision for church plans, engage in visitation, and contribute to online content. Accredited by the Christian & Missionary Alliance and accountable to the denomination for service.

Qualifications

• Must be called to preach the Gospel and lead a church family.
• Active in preaching, visitation, and community relationships.
• Able to work with an elder board and foster spiritual growth.

Responsibilities

• Preaching the Word of God to the congregation.
• Shepherding the people of God and providing pastoral care.
• Working with the elder board to foster growth and development.
• Developing relationships within the Dover community and Bureau County, IL.
• Visitation and personal interaction with members.
• Providing content for online postings of the truth of Jesus Christ.

Skills

Preaching

Shepherding

Community outreach

Elder collaboration

Job description

Dover Bible Church (doverbiblechurch.org) is seeking a full-time Pastor to preach the Word of God and shepherd the people of God.

Overview

Dover Bible Church in Dover, Illinois is seeking a pastor. 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 C & MA denomination for service within the denomination.

Responsibilities

• Preaching the Word of God
• Shepherding the people of God
• Working with the elder board of three men in fostering spiritual growth and church family development
• Developing relationships within the Dover community and Bureau County, IL
• Visitation and personal interaction
• Providing content for short, online postings of the truth of Jesus Christ

Benefits

Parsonage plus $63,600.00, broken down as follows: Salary – $50,400; Health Acct. 12,000.00; Pastors expense account 1,200.00.