Friendship Baptist Church Plainfield IL Senior Pastor
Friendship Baptist Church Plainfield IL Senior Pastor
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Friendship Baptist Church (Plainfield IL) Senior Pastor
The Big Picture
Friendship Baptist Church (SBC)https://www.fbcplainfieldis looking for a Senior Pastor that shares our desire for church growth through solid biblical preaching and community involvement and outreach.
Requirements
The Overview
We are situated about 40 miles southwest of Chicago in the suburb of Plainfield Illinois. Due to our pastor retiring we are seeking afulltimesenior pastor to provide spiritual leadership conduct weekly worship services oversee an administrative staff and guide the churchs mission and outreach programs.
Plainfield is a growing community of around 47000 with many newly built residential areas and thriving businesses which present great growth potential for the church.
Typical Sunday morning services follow a blended style whereby a mix of contemporary Christian songs and hymns complement sermons that are relevant practical and biblically centered. FBC is a Southern Baptist Church that subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. FBC is affiliated with the Illinois Baptist State Association (IBSA) and the regional Three Rivers Baptist Association.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Develop and deliver weekly sermons and facilitate a meaningful worship experience.
Actively develop relationships with church members to effectively disciple equip support and encourage them.
Serve and minister to individuals during times of crisis.
Provide oversight to a 4person church staff.
Guide the direction of the churchs ministries and outreach programs.
Provide counseling support to church members as needed.
Grow the church in its diversity through evangelism building relationships and discipleship.
Perform baptisms weddings and funerals.
Minimum Qualifications
Deep love for Jesus Christ and His Word and a clear testimony of a growing relationship with Him.
SBC Ordained minister with a Masters level seminary degree preferred.
3 years of pastoral experience.
Subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and exemplifies the biblical requirements of a pastor as defined in 1 Timothy 3:110 Titus 1:516 and 1 Peter 5:12.
Demonstrated ability to articulate biblical theology in a manner that is understandable and applicable for church members.
Servant leader who exhibits strong communication skills (written & verbal) and collaboration to interact with the congregation staff and teams.
Benefits
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with educational level and experience.
A comprehensive benefits package including retirement will be provided.
Relocation assistance available.
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 Pastor for Friendship Baptist Church
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of the Baptist Faith and Message.
Please send your resume the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
