General Information
Job Title:
Pastor
Job Description:
Expectations
The Pastor’s duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the spiritual head of the church.
- Faithfully conduct the worship services of the church with emphasis on
Biblically based preaching and teaching.
- Perform pastoral care among the members and constituents of the church.
- Supervise programs and services of the church.
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all active boards and committees.
- Be a participant in Carterville Ministerial Alliance and American Baptist Area IV.
- Maintain office hours and schedule home and hospitals visits.
Advantages
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community in need of spiritual growth.
- Supportive and welcoming congregation.
- Vibrant and close-knit community with excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities.
- Access to a range of community events and cultural activities.
Community
Grand Avenue Baptist Church is located in Carterville, a small town of approximately 6,000 people in Southern Illinois.
Compensation
Salary is negotiable based on experience, education, and pastoral background. Salary package includes Salary, Housing Allowance, and Social Security offset. The salary package range is $60,000 – $75,000. Benefits include Health Reimbursement Allowance, Vacation, and Employer Contribution to M & M Retirement.
Position Qualifications:
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church’s Facebook Page. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at GABC?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of GABC?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of GABC?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
City, State
Carterville, IL
Description of Organization
Grand Avenue Baptist Church (Carterville, IL) – Pastor
The Big Picture
Grand Avenue Baptist Church (facebook.com/grandavenuebaptistchurch/) is seeking a Pastor who will preach the Word of God and equip the Church for the work of the ministry. We are an American Baptist church affiliated with American Baptist Churches, USA. However, we are open to pastors of other denominations as long as they are theologically compatible.
The Church
Our congregation represents many different walks of life, from full and part-time employment to retirement. We are homemakers, students, business owners, professionals, healthcare workers, sales associates, teachers, laborers, police officers, fire fighters and more. We range in age from less than one year to ninety-nine years. This includes married couples, single adults, widows, teens and children.
The heart of GABC is the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, All Scripture is God-breathed…. From the Sunday School to Sunday morning preaching and Wednesday night Bible study, the Bible takes center attention.
The Candidate
Grand Avenue Baptist Church is seeking a dedicated full-time pastor to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care for its congregation of dedicated believers. This role requires a pastor who will inspire the congregation in worship, fellowship, and outreach to the community, and a pastor who will work faithfully to grow and strengthen the congregation. If you are called by God to preach His Holy Word and to love His wonderful people, you would be exceedingly blessed to Pastor GABC.
The Qualifications
- Ordained minister with a strong theological background and commitment to Christian values.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to relate to and engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Passion for community outreach and evangelism.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the church.
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