First Baptist Church (Minot, ND) - ASSOCIATE/EXECUTIVE PASTOR

First Baptist Church (Minot, ND) - ASSOCIATE/EXECUTIVE PASTOR

Overview

First Baptist Church (fbcminot.org) is seeking an Associate/Executive Pastor to assist the Pastoral Staff in the Gospel ministry and provide for the spiritual needs of the congregation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Senior Pastor in providing preaching, as needed

Assist the Senior Pastor in providing for the pastoral care needs of the members and friends of FBC with personal visits (including hospital and nursing home visits)

Follow-up with new and recent visitors and encourage their involvement at FBC. Assist with assimilation of visitors through personal contacts and visits

Provide pastoral leadership and assist the Deacon Board to include:

• Benevolent Ministry
  

• Men’s Ministry
  

• Prayer Ministry
  

• Small Group Ministry
  

• Visitation Ministry
  

  Supervise the Pastoral Staff and Secretarial/Janitorial Staff
  

  Support administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor
  

  Assume additional tasks as needed and directed by the Senior Pastor
  

  ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP AND AUTHORITY:
  

  The Associate Pastor will report directly to the Senior Pastor and will be accountable to him for performance, evaluation, and supervision
  

  The Associate Pastor is to be both a ministry-oriented person and function in administrative capacities as requested by the Senior Pastor
  

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The Associate Pastor will work in close harmony with the Pastoral and Office Staff and will be expected to be a team player

The Associate Pastor will have the authority to implement programs and policies agreed to by the Senior Pastor in consultation with the Board of Elders

QUALIFICATIONS:

Spiritual: Must be a born-again believer who demonstrates a strong commitment to the Lordship of Christ and His Holy Word and ascribe to the principles found in 1 Timothy 3:1-10 with evidence of a concern for the lost and be evangelistic in his ministry. Be a growing disciple of Christ who is willing to invest in the lives of other people

Education: Possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Must be a graduate of a Bible school and/or seminary of an evangelical/conservative commitment. Ordination desired

Skills: Must be thorough in preparation and follow through of assignments, a self- starter and able to initiate new ministries and projects. Demonstrate credible leadership with strong personal and public relation skills. An effective communicator and able to delegate responsibility with appropriate authority

Personal: Must have a morally sound reputation, demonstrate a sense of mission and vision for the future, and have a sense of humor with a positive in outlook on life. Must have personal finances in order and ascribe to the Biblical understanding of marriage and human sexuality

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Work a minimum of five days a week exercising a servant/leader lifestyle as a minister of the gospel of Christ, prompt when attending scheduled meetings and willing to be a team player while always on guard to protect the unity of the Body of Christ

COMMITMENT:

Desire a long-term commitment to the church as the Lord leads

COMPENSATION:

$75,000-90,000 plus medical