Job Board

Overview: Believers Fellowship is looking for a teaching pastor who loves God's people and loves to preach God's Word; who is trained in understanding and applying Scripture; and who feels called and equipped by the Spirit to teach the congregation and lead the church staff.

Responsibilities:
• Prayerfully prepare and deliver exegetical, Gospel-centric sermons 30+ times per year. Sermons should point people to Jesus, be faithful to the text, and be crafted in such a way as to disciple Christians and reach those who do not yet believe.
• Shepherd, oversee, lead, and represent the church staff.
• Pastor the congregation, leading them through the power of the Spirit to greater spiritual maturity, love for God and love for others.
• Pursue spiritual growth in community for himself and with his family.
• Together with the elders, prayerfully participate in the governance, mission, and direction of the church.
• Disciple, equip and empower volunteers and emerging leaders within the church.
• Pursue other ministry areas in accordance with interests and giftings, such as counseling, administration, outreach, small groups, etc.

Qualifications:
• Master of Divinity.
• 5-10+ years of ministry experience leading a staff or in a lead role in a church with greater than 500 average weekly attendees.
• Meets the qualifications of an elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Demonstrates humility, wisdom, integrity, sincerity, approachability, and relatability; having experienced true and on-going change by the power the Gospel.
• Holds firmly to the supreme authority of Scripture for life and worship.
• Agrees with Believers Fellowship's doctrinal statements.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with others and lead a staff in a way that models the servant leadership of Jesus.

Benefits: Competitive salary; health and vision insurance; paid time off; professional development opportunities.

Application Process: Interested pastors should submit a resume, cover letter (including philosophy of ministry), and references to chad.vansomeren@gmail.com by 30 Nov 24.