Senior Pastor - Cornerstone Bible Fellowship (Winfield, KS)

Lancaster Search; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead their congregation in Winfield, KS. The ideal candidate will preach and teach Biblical principles, oversee church ordinances, and provide spiritual guidance and support to community members. This role involves being accountable to the church's governing board and actively participating in mission-oriented activities both locally and internationally. A successful candidate will have a passion for ministry and community leadership, engaging effectively with members to promote spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Scripture and capability to teach it effectively.
• Experience in church leadership and pastoral care.
• Ability to engage with the congregation and meet their spiritual needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church towards spiritual fulfillment as outlined in its Bylaws.
• Teach and preach the word of God to the congregation.
• Oversee church ordinances such as Baptism and Communion.

Skills

Teaching and preaching

Counseling

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Cornerstone Bible Fellowship (Winfield, KS) Senior Pastor

THE BIG PICTURE

Cornerstone Bible Fellowship (https://www.winfieldcbf.org) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor.

Purpose

To lead the church towards the fulfillment of its purpose as taught in Scripture and as stated in its Bylaws and to preach the word of God to the mutual edification, instruction and discipline of its members and believers; winning of the unsaved to Christ; helping young Christians develop their spiritual lives; instructing children in the Word of God; and furthering the cause of Christ on the mission fields at home and abroad.

Mission Statement

To actively have a part in leading men and women, boys and girls, in all nations, to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Under shepherd responsible to Jesus Christ.
• Teach and preach the Word of God.
• Oversee the administration of the ordinances of Baptism and Communion.
• Advance the spiritual life and interests of the congregation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be available to the congregation for counsel, weddings, funerals, baptisms and communion, as able and as needed.
• Present a written report on the work and condition of the church at the annual business meeting.
• Be accountable to the Elder-Deacon Board and ultimately the congregation.
• Board Relationships:
  • Be a voting member of the Elder-Deacon Board.
  • Have the power of address and serve as an ex officio member of all boards and committees of the church.
• The pastoral and office staff are directly responsible to the Senior Pastor.

Calling

The election and calling of a Pastor may take place at any regular or special business meeting called for that purpose. Voting shall be done by closed ballot. The Pastor shall be called for an indefinite period of time and must receive a three-fourths majority of all votes cast. Both the Pastor and the church shall have the privilege of terminating such services on three (3) months notice, but may change this provision by mutual agreement.

The Process

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

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at CBF?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor at CBF?
• In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of The Evangelical Free Church of America and CBF?

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