Seeking a Senior Pastor
Bridgeport Community Church, (Bridgeport, Michigan) is seeking a candidate for Senior Pastor to replace current pastor retiring December 2021. BCC is an interdenominational church that has been serving the community since 1867. Responsibilities include spiritual leadership, pastoral and youth ministry, church and community relationships and church administration. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and seminary degree or equivalent. Strong biblical knowledge and proclamation of The Word is required, along with good communication and planning skills. Qualified individuals should submit a resume to Attention: Pastoral Search Committee via 1867BCC@gmail.com
Status: Part-Time
Geographic Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Crystal Beach Christian Church (CBCC) is seeking to call an interim pastor to serve and lead the congregation in God’s mission during CBCC’s time of pastoral transition. In addition, the called interim pastor will in prayer, supplication, and discernment empower and resource the congregation in carrying out its individual and corporate mission and ministry.
Overview: The interim pastor is responsible for providing pastoral leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, mission service, stewardship, and fellowship. He/she will work with the church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship, and mission. He/she will use his/her developed interim-specialist skills to assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help the church identify what it is called to be in the future.
The interim pastor will support the congregation so that it can continue to identify its mission and purpose as the body of Christ during its transition to a long-term pastor. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership.
Accountability: The interim minister/pastor is accountable to the CBCC congregation and Church Council governance board.
Responsibilities:
- To preach, lead in worship, and support a teaching ministry that will lead to the spiritual growth of the members and awaken them to an active outreach to their neighbors in
- To support the church’s ministries, committees, and other groups, including Church Council and deacons.
- To lead and inspire the congregation in the development of new ministries, motivating the lay leaders of the church and being available as a resource to
- To administer sacraments of Communion and
- To officiate at weddings and funerals of members.
- To be devoted to meeting the spiritual needs of CBCC and its Concern for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of individual church members will be the provenance of the Interim Pastor
- Executes strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with clarity and compassion.
- IS patient and encouraging with church members, visitors and those exploring their spiritual beliefs.
- Is reliable, trustworthy, and spiritually mature with proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrates ability to grow spiritual communities.
- Has a thorough understanding of the Bible with ability to interpret, clarify, explain, and apply scripture.
- Assists the congregation in the interim tasks of:
- 1) leading the church to a renewed vision for their future
- 2) providing for smooth transition of congregational leadership
- 3) preparing for the welcoming of the new pastor
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally recognized seminary or divinity school
- Minimum 10 years as Ordained Minister/Pastor
- Experience as an Interim Pastor
- Completion of Interim Ministry training
How to Apply: Interested candidates are asked to email their resume and references to office@crystalbeachchurch.com.
Accepting resumes through February 21, 2021
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The Historic People’s Community Church (PCC) fosters a tradition of being a Singing, Praying, Tithing, Teaching, Serving and Loving Church, and is guided by one of its golden text ‘I am come that they might have life and that they may have it abundantly.’ – John 10:10
- He/She must be a graduate of a University and a graduate of a Theological Seminary with a divinity degree or its equivalent.
- Must have actively pastored at least three (3) years over a Congregation that is recognized by the National Council of Churches.
- Must have demonstrated preaching, pastoral, and Church administration experience.
CHARACTER AND QUALITIES
- Passionately embodies God’s word and exemplifies the gospel in his/her daily life; consistently demonstrating moral character and decision making internal and external to the Church.
- Does not engage in any activity or behavior that creates or potentially creates a conflict of interest for the Church or in any way harms the reputation of the Church.
- Excellent listener who enables members to increase their participation within the Church.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to clearly outline and articulate the Vision, Mission, and Strategies that continually develops and advances the Church.
- Must have excellent partnering and resolution skills, which fosters an environment that encourages member support of diverse opinions and ideas that enhance the Church’s mission; ability to effectively manage change and growth.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and integrity in providing confidential counseling to members and others; sensitive and compassionate to the needs of others.