Pastor of Discipleship Oaks Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Wooster (OH); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is looking for a dedicated Elder for Oaks Church in Wooster, Ohio. The role focuses on shepherding the congregation, developing mission strategies, and leading various ministries. Ideal candidates will exhibit spiritual maturity, strong relational skills, and formal theological education.

Candidates should have a heart for church growth and community engagement. Resumes can be sent to Pastor Daniel Ackerman at [e-mail]. This is an opportunity to impact lives positively through service and outreach, reflecting a joyful leadership.

Qualifications

• Man of exemplary life and godly character meeting biblical qualifications for eldership.
• Proven experience in relational ministry.
• Ability to equip and lead others toward maturity.

Responsabilités

• Serve faithfully as an Elder by leading and shepherding the church.
• Develop and execute long-term mission strategies.
• Cultivate a culture of leadership development.

Connaissances

Shepherding believers

Organizational leadership

Teaching and preaching

Community engagement

Formation

Formal theological education from an accredited college or seminary

Description du poste

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serving Faithfully as an Elder

• Live a life worth imitating, marked by humility, integrity, and compassion
• Exemplify a life of prayerful dependence
• Shepherd the church through the ministry of presence by visiting, welcoming, and walking with people in their joys and burdens
• Model a life of commitment to fellowship and community
• Work closely with the staff to implement the elders’ vision in real, practical ways across the ministries of the church
• Contribute to the pastoral care and counseling of Oaks Church through proactive and responsive discipleship
• Oversee and develop the Community Groups ministry of Oaks Church by leading one of the groups and conducting regular meetings with its leaders
• Cast vision and provide support for the Men’s and Women’s Ministry efforts of Oaks Church
• Oversee the family ministries of Oaks Church, primarily by directing, guiding, and resourcing the Children’s Ministry Director and the Youth Ministry Team
• Assimilate new and existing members of Oaks Church into areas of service

Missions and Outreach

• Develop and execute the long-term mission strategy of Oaks Church
• Lead members to engage in missional and outreach efforts locally and globally, with a focus on church planting
• Provide ongoing care for missionaries supported by Oaks Church, and identify, vet, and train potential missionary partners

Leadership & Development

• Lead the Deacon Team, including organizing and conducting regular meetings and identifying and training new deacons
• Cultivate a culture of leadership development, including training elders, church planters, and other leaders through an internship or residency program
• Assist in hiring paid, non-pastoral staff in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching

Preaching and Teaching

• Share in the preaching ministry of the church in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching
• Contribute to the teaching ministry of the church in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching
• Regularly participate in liturgical elements and the administration of ordinances during Sunday gatherings

QUALIFICATIONS

• A man of exemplary life and godly character, meeting the biblical qualifications for eldership (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–5)
• Proven experience shepherding believers through relational ministry
• Formal theological education from an accredited college or seminary (preferred)
• Ability to equip and lead others toward maturity and mission
• Demonstrated strength in organizational leadership and pastoral care

EXPECTATIONS

• Active presence in the life of the church and the broader community
• Deep and evident delight in Jesus Christ as the treasure of his life
• Faithful, joyful, and loving leadership in his marriage and family
• Visible joy in pastoring and caring for church members
• Heart for the nations and a desire to see all peoples come to know Jesus Christ
• Daily, humble dependence on the Holy Spirit for wisdom, strength, and fruitfulness

Reports to: The Elder Team

Resumes and inquiries can be directed to Pastor Daniel Ackerman: [e-mail]