Pastor - Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL)

Lancaster Search; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Moving expenses

Conference attendance coverage

Opportunity for further schooling

Job summary

Grace Baptist Church in Decatur, IL seeks a Senior Pastor to shepherd the congregation, preach biblically sound sermons, and lead in discipleship and outreach.

The role focuses on spiritual leadership, administration with Elders, and representing the church in the community. A bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry and ordination are required; moving expenses and conference participation are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and/or Bible theology.
• Ordained.
• Proven leadership and communications skills.
• Commitment to the great commission.
• Love for the Lord and love for His people.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and teaching: Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons; teach sound doctrine; administer baptism and the Lord's Supper; encourage discipleship and Bible study.
• Shepherding and pastoral care: Provide spiritual leadership; visit the sick and homebound; offer biblical counseling; pray for the church family.
• Leadership and administration: Work with Elders to set vision; supervise staff and ministry leaders; support ministries and missions.
• Community outreach: Lead evangelism and community engagement; represent Grace Baptist Church locally; encourage members to share faith and serve.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commitment to Great Commission

Love for the Lord and His people

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and/or Bible theology

Job description

Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL) – Pastor

Grace Baptist Church (https://gbcdecatur.com) is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead and guide our congregation in fulfilling the great commission in reaching this community with the Gospel and supporting missions abroad. Our church is a non-traditional independent Baptist church. We are an Elder led church in which the Senior Pastor is the lead Elder. We are a loving church that values discipleship, outreach, and community involvement. We are not a KJV only church. We are not a rules oriented church. Our attendance runs around 75 currently.

Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons.
• Teach and defend sound doctrine.
• Lead in the administration of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
• Encourage spiritual growth through discipleship and Bible study.

Shepherding and Pastoral Care

• Provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the congregation.
• Visit and minister to the sick, grieving, and homebound.
• Offer biblical counseling and guidance.
• Pray regularly for the church family.

Leadership and Administration

• Work alongside Elders in setting vision and direction.
• Lead, supervise, and encourage church staff and ministry leaders.
• Support church ministries, outreach efforts, and missions.
• Promote unity, fellowship, and spiritual health within the church.

Community Outreach

• Lead the church in evangelism and community engagement.
• Represent Grace Baptist Church within the local community.
• Encourage members to share their faith and serve others.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000 Annual Salary
• Three week paid vacation
• No health care plan or parsonage available. Will provide moving expenses. Will provide expenses to attend conferences that will benefit both the Pastor and the church. Will consider paying for additional schooling that, again, will benefit the Pastor and the church

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and/or Bible theology
• Ordained
• Proven leadership and communications skills
• Commitment to the great commission
• Love for the Lord and love for His people
• Basic computer skills