The church family at North Leverett Baptist is prayerfully seeking a pastor who is passionate in his commitment to proclaiming Christ and in shepherding the local flock.
Qualifications: We seek a man that:
* Loves the Lord and is an example of His holiness
* Knows that he has been called to preach and loves carrying out that call
* Loves prayer, recognizes its benefits, exercises the privilege and is a model for his deacons and congregation.
* Is committed to missions and soul winning
* Loves to pastor his flock and looks at his ministry as more than a job
* Lives a life of integrity – exemplary lifestyle – displays diligence and discipline in his personal life
* Believes in the autonomy and independent nature of the local church
* Has good “business sense” including a working knowledge of a viable budget
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Teaching and Preaching:
· Provides clear, practical Bible teaching that challenges people to know, love and obey God.
· Emphasizes expository teaching and preaching including challenges for practical life applications.
· Projects an inspiring vision for reaching the local community, the region and the world for Christ.
Prayer
· Demonstrates a personal dependence on prayer
· Leads the congregation in nurturing an effective corporate prayer ministry
Shepherding
· Shepherds the church family proactively
· Undertakes an effective visitation ministry
· Provides council for those in need.
Officiates
· At weddings, funerals, baptisms, The Lords Supper and other special services
Administration
· Coordinates functions of church Boards and Committees
· Fosters unity among ministries through active presence and participation
· Delegates tasks and encourages the congregation to minister according to their spiritual gifts.
Commitment
· To the core values, Constitution and Statement of Faith of North Leverett Baptist Church.
The preferred candidate will:
· Hold a Masters of Divinity Degree
· Be an Ordained minister
· Have 5 or more years of experience as a pastor
North Leverett Baptist Church is located in Leverett Massachusetts, a rural community in Western Massachusetts. We are an independent Baptist Church with a membership of 130 and an average church attendance of 120 people. The pastoral position is the one full time position that the church employs.
Interested individuals should contact us via our Search Committee Secretary, Linda Jablonski
Email:
linda.jablonski@bhs.org<mailto:linda.jablonski@bhs.org>
Phone: 413-548-7914
Church Website:
northleverettbaptist.org