Pastor - Immanuel Baptist Church (Columbus, OH)

Lancaster Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus benefits

Job summary

A local independent church in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a new Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and oversee the church's mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and have a dynamic relationship with Christ, along with experience in local church ministry. Responsibilities include preaching, administration, and community outreach. A bachelor's degree in Bible is required.

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements for the office of pastor as described in 1 Timothy 3.
• Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ.
• Possess successful local church ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulpit and teaching ministry incorporating exposition of Scriptures.
• Give direction for day-to-day operation of the church.
• Administer ordinances of baptism and communion.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with continuing education in Bible

Job description

Overview

Immanuel Baptist Church (Columbus, OH) is an independent Baptist church on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, seeking a new Pastor. We are a member of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (OARBC). We are searching for God’s man to lead our congregation of 40-45 members.

Primary Mission

The lead pastor will serve as a shepherd of the church and will provide spiritual oversight of the members for the purpose of making disciples and equipping them to follow Jesus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a pulpit and teaching ministry that incorporates the exposition of Scriptures in all doctrine, exhorting the congregation to act upon Scriptural teaching in their daily lives.
• Give direction and accountability for the day-to-day operation of the church, giving vision to the various ministries.
• Develop a ministry of outreach into the community.
• Share the responsibility of the disciple-making process with others.
• Provide leadership and accountability to/with an elected board of deacons.
• Give vision to the church and provide leadership in accomplishing the mission.
• Administer the ordinances of baptism and communion at the scheduled services.
• Be available for personal counseling of church members and regularly visit those unable to attend services.
• Be a team builder as well as a team player, exhibiting a heart of service and compassion.

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements for the office of pastor as described in 1 Timothy 3.
• Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree, with continuing education in Bible.
• Understand and be committed to the mission and doctrinal statement of Immanuel Baptist Church.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Have organizational and teamwork skills.
• Possess successful local church ministry experience.

Compensation

Salary plus benefits

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

1. Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at IBC?
2. Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of IBC?
3. In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of IBC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [e-mail]