Lead Pastor - Truth Bible Church Hollywood MD

Requirements

Requirements Who We Are and Who We Are Looking/Praying For

About Us:Truth Bible Church is located in Southern Maryland about 60 miles south of Washington D.C. and has been in existence for about 16 years. Being in St. Marys County (population about 115000 we have many in our congregation who are connected with the Naval Air Station Patuxent River (both military and contractors with currently have two campuses (a church plant was established in 2023 with the plan to divide into two independent campuses in the near future. The mother church of about 75100 members/attenders is seeking a pastor to serve the flock as the founding pastor recently resigned. The church plant currently has about 5075 members/attenders.

Key Responsibilities:

A.Teaching and Preaching

1. Be fully committed to expository preaching.

2. Prepare and deliver engaging Biblebased sermons for Sunday morning worship services.

3. Lead the development and teaching of adults during the Sunday School hour.

4. Be involved in the planning/leading of adult Sunday evening classes.

5. Assist with oversight (and help to lead) the midweek Home Groups (currently doing sermon discussion).

6. Be available/flexible to assist the church plant in occasional teaching roles until they become independent.

7. Preach as needed atspecial eventsincluding weddings funerals evangelism eventsetc.

B. Administration:

1. Manage the administrative aspects of the church including church operations budgeting planning personnel management in the church office and strategic development.

2. Help to plan organize execute and participate in allchurch events.

3. Provide oversight to various ongoing ministries such as youth men missions etc.

4. Lead and mentor the church staff providing direction and support.

5. Lead in the administration of the two ordinances of the church: baptism and communion.

6. Attend regularly scheduled weekly staff and monthly elder meetings. (We are an elderled church.

7. Work with the staff to schedule special services and events.

C.Discipleship/Counseling/Pastoral Care:

1. Be committed to the principles and practices of Biblical Counseling. We are a training center with the International Association of Biblical Counselor (see IABC for more information).

2. Share the counseling load as the needs arise (marriage premarital parenting life dominating sins depression financial bereavement etc..

3. Build 1to1 discipleship relationships as time allows and encourage/teach others in the body to do the same.

4. Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation including visiting the sick and offering support during times of crisis.

D.Evangelism:

1.Have a heart for the lostencouraging manyforms of evangelism and outreach for specific needs and settings church lifestyle friendship tracts events visitation etc. Encouraging the flock to share their faith simply effectively and biblically. Currently the church is using The Way of the Master curriculum.

2. Engage and build relationships within the local community participating in outreach and mission activities.

3. Participate in and supervise the regular preaching of the gospel during the worship service which the male members at TBC do weekly.

4. Visitation of visitors which includes a brief porch visit and perhaps an opportunity to share the gospel.

Qualifications:

1. Overall character and abilities are based on elder qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3 Titus 1 and 1 Peter 5.

2. Seminary training (Master of Divinity degree or equivalent theological education from a likeminded institution) is preferred but college level/Bible degree or equivalent may be acceptable. Having the ability to understand and use the original languages in preaching is a plus.

3. Committed to prayer and regular personal devotions.

4. A shepherd who genuinely loves his sheep as the Lord loves the church and is willing to lay his life down in tangible ways for the protection growth and health of the church.

5.Be a gifted teacher who is passionate about teaching the truths of Gods Word leading Gods people to love and obey His Word.

6. Proven experience in pastoral leadership and ministry is very helpful.

Benefits

Financial Package/Compensation

1. Total package starting at: $72000 $6000/mo. $84000 $7000/mo.

a. Salary and Housing Allowance Range: $67000 $79000

b. Ministry/Travel Expense Account: $3600 $300/mo)

c. Annual Health Reimbursement: $1400/yr (may qualify for free Maryland Healthcare/Medicaid)

2. Vacation First year 2 weeks paid vacation plus 7 paid holidays. Afterwards 1 additional day paid vacation for every year served. (Faithful service in other ministries/churches/mission field will be considered.

3. Relocation/Moving Expense: TBC will pay reasonable moving expenses to Southern Maryland.

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 Lead Pastor at Truth Bible Church

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor at Truth Bible Church.

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of Truth Bible Church.