First Baptist Church of East Greenwich (East Greenwich, RI) – Pastor - LancasterSearch

 

First Baptist Church of East Greenwich (East Greenwich, RI) – Pastor

 

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of East Greenwich () is looking for a senior minister who will lead this faith-based, American Baptist community as it grows in worship, fellowship and community. We are particularly seeking a pastor who will be creative and adaptive as we seek to become who we are next.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

 Possess a Master’s degree (Master of Divinity preferred) from an accredited

seminary or currently be enrolled in a Master’s degree program at an

accredited seminary.

 Hold an American Baptist ordination or meet the ordination requirements established by American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island.

 Have exceptional written and oral communication skills.

 Have an ability to work well with other professional staff and the laity in planning the worship experience and church programs.

 Possess organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

 

Worship

 Conduct worship with sermons that challenge and move the congregation spiritually and are relevant to the communities around us.

 Work closely with the Director of Music and the Board of Deacons in planning and executing the worship program.

 Prepare and lead all special services of the church including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Holy Week, weddings and funerals.

 Lead the congregation through preaching, teaching and example.

 

Pastoral Care

 Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation who are

housebound, hospitalized or in crisis.

 Work with the Board of Deacons to see that a shared visitation program is in place for all housebound congregants.

 In counseling situations, make appropriate referrals to outside

agencies/individuals when the level of counseling is outside of the pastor’s expertise. Be familiar with counseling resources in the community.

 Work with the Board of Deacons in maintaining regular contact with the congregation.

 

Outreach

 Provide training to the congregation in outreach and evangelism.

 Take an active role in welcoming new worshippers and invite them to participate in worship and in the life of the church.

 Participate in local activities including working with other pastors in a spirit of ecumenical sharing of the Gospel.

 Work with others in the congregation in helping to continue the

national and international commitment in mission activities.

 

Fellowship

 Work with the Boards and the Women’s Alliance in continuing the many fellowship programs that have long been part of the church.

 Be willing to suggest other creative opportunities for fun and

fellowship.

 Promote along with the Board of Trustees the use of our facilities for community groups.

 Work with the Director of Christian Education to provide strong

educational programs to the youth and adults in the church.

 

Administrative

 Work in accordance with the By-Laws and the appropriate boards in supervising and supporting all staff.

 Write a monthly Evangel article.

 Work with the Church Council in developing a Strategic Plan.

 Establish regular office hours.

Benefits

The Compensation

Entire compensation package is between $90,000-$95,000 depending on experience.  

 

The Process

 

Please look over this job description and the church Facebook Page. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

 

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor for First Baptist Church?

 

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at First Baptist Church?

 

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of First Baptist Church. 

 

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to

 

The expectation of this minister is to nurture the middle school and high school teenagers in the areas of worship, fellowship, outreach and discipleship. The minister is required to assess the needs of the youth, set the vision, plan and execute curriculum and events, preach and teach the word of God, and review the ministry progress with the board, the youth ministry team, and the parents. It is expected that the minister will be a team player and a communicator; it is not expected that the youth minister will do everything him/herself, but he/she must be able to work with the youth ministry deacon, the adult and youth volunteers and delegate responsibilities. It is expected that the youth minister may spend time with the youth outside the church in more casual or fun settings. Outside of the heart of a shepherd, organizational skills are very important for the position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective youth minister provides a self-evaluation on his/her strengths and weaknesses as a youth minister and team player. There is a part-time pastor’s assistant who supports the Mandarin ministry pastor, the English ministry pastor (open position), the children minister, and the youth minister. Founded in 1981, Wilmington Community Evangelical Church (WCEC) is a bi-cultural and bilingual (Mandarin Chinese and English) church committed to building up the kingdom of God in Northern Delaware and the surrounding Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Average Sunday attendance is around 250 of which ~40-60 people attend the English Sunday service, with the remainder attending the Mandarin Sunday service. A typical English Sunday service includes youth, parents of the youth, college students, young professionals, and adults. The church currently has a Mandarin ministry pastor and a full time children’s minister. The average attendance of the weekly youth ministry Friday night activity is between 40 and 60. The church is currently in the process of searching for an English ministry pastor who is expected to be a close coworker with the youth minister. Knowledge of Chinese Culture and Mandarin Chinese is an advantage but not a qualification for the candidate. The vision of the church is “Mission and Planting 宣教與拓植”. Two churches have been planted: One in West Chester, PA [West Chester Chinese Evangelical Church 威徹斯特主恩堂] and another in Bear, DE [New Castle Chinese Evangelical Church 新城主恩堂/Gospel Christ for All Nations] in 2000 and 2007, respectively, with steady growth witnessed in both. The mission of the English Ministry is “Empowering people to serve God in a cross-cultural community through transformed living”. General Qualifications Evangelical faith Education: Bible college graduate or Master’s of Divinity Shepherding experience preferred Spiritual Qualifications Living a life of faith in Jesus Christ Demonstrating a passion for shepherding students Ministry Qualifications A vision for youth ministry Able to recruit and if needed train adult volunteers in youth ministry Able to communicate with youth and parents General Responsibilities Preach and teach Conduct ordinances, e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc. Conduct visitation and counseling Collaborate with youth ministry leaders of nearby churches for joint youth ministries Specific Responsibilities -Plan and lead the development of a comprehensive youth ministry in accordance with the long range ministry vision. -Set annual ministry goals and develop plans to achieve such goals -Organize and/or lead weekly Sunday School classes for youths -Recruit and train a ministry team of youth leaders (Student Ministry Team) -Organize an adult youth ministry leadership team (and train if needed) -Organize and/or lead weekly youth ministry events on Friday nights, or additional days as required -Organize special Youth Ministry events, e.g., youth-parent seminars, youth retreat, 30-hrs Famine, Gospel Jam, etc. -Involvement with in-campus ministries in local high schools -Develop and oversee the annual budget for youth ministries Participate in ministry meetings, such as monthly meetings of the church Elder and Deacon Board, and the English Ministry Team -Share responsibility preaching in the Sunday Morning Worship Service