Metropolitan Baptist Church has the heart to be on mission for God locally, nationally, and internationally. Our leadership works to give our congregation a firm biblical foundation that in turn creates a passionate pursuit of God's glory that leads to active worship, hungering discipleship, profound fellowship, purposeful ministry, and the enthusiastic spreading of the good news. As our current pastor is retiring, we are seeking a full-time Executive Pastor, with urban/multi-ethnic ministry experience, to Shepherd the English congregation and oversee two church plants, a Hindi and a Spanish-speaking congregation. Please follow the link to our full description and church profile.

Metropolitan Baptist Church Info Kit

Prerequisites

A Godly man called to be, not aspiring to be, a pastor. Mature in the faith as laid out in Job 31,Eph. 4:11-12, Jm. 3:1, 1 Pt. 5:1-3, Ph. 3:17, 1 Tim. 3:1-13 and Tit. 1: 6-9.• Agrees with the MBC Church Constitution and Doctrinal Statement.• Minimum educational level: BA degree or attending seminary• Ordained (or in the process of becoming ordained)• Have a mix of biblical studies education and ministry experience, preferably urban/multi-ethnic• Biblically and theologically literate (Jer. 3:15, Tit. 2:1, 2 Tim. 4:2, Eph. 6: 13-17)• A man of integrity, accountable to God for his church leadership and the congregation• If married, must be a biblical husband of a woman called to be a pastor's wife (Eph. 5: 22-33)• Has an active and growing relationship with God through a consistent prayer life (1 Thessalonians5:16-18, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 6:18)

When applying, applicant must answer the following questions:

1. We are a reformed church, what is your stance on reformed doctrine and our church's doctrinal statement?

2. Have you had experience that has prepared you to lead an urban or multi-ethnic congregation?

3. What ministry experience have you had that has equipped you to be a lead pastor?

4. Briefly describe how you met Jesus and your call to ministry.

5. Do you agree with the MBC Church Constitution and Doctrinal Statement?

Responsibilities

– To help MBC fulfill its purpose statement of creating a passionate pursuit of God's glory that leadsto active worship, hungering discipleship, profound fellowship, purposeful ministry, and theenthusiastic spreading of the good news.

– To preach, teach, train, and shepherd the multi-ethnic English congregation

• Sharing the inerrant word of God in an understandable way that challenges, promotesspiritual growth, and convicts the congregation (minimum Sunday AM and Wednesday PMservices)
• Mentoring and guiding the church leadership, including elders, deacons, and deaconesses inorder to provide and encourage spiritual growth in congregants
• Foster support of local, national, and international missions
• Prayerfully plant additional congregations to expand the gospel's reach in South Brooklyn

– To oversee and guide the non-English congregation plants

• Mentoring the pastors
• Mediating issues (between the congregations and if necessary, within a congregation)
• Ensuring preaching of the Gospel that is in line with the Bible and the doctrinal statement ofMBC

Benefits: Full-time salary package including vacation time, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1100 sq ft parsonage,with a finished basement, located behind the church, and access to Brooklyn's famous pizza/bagels.

Salary: $30,000 – $50,000 annually

Hours: 40 +

Start Date: Pending 01/04/25

Contact Name: Cynthia C. OR Ryan A.

Contact Info: [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Apply by November 15th, 2024 via [email protected]

For Applicants –

Please write "Pastor Resume – (Your First, Last Name)" in the email subject line.

Please send 3 links to your sermons, your theological statement of faith, and your cover letter with mentions of the questions below

1. We are a reformed church, what is your stance on reformed doctrine and our church's doctrinal statement?

2. Have you had experience that has prepared you to lead an urban or multi-ethnic congregation?

3. What ministry experience have you had that has equipped you to be a lead pastor?

4. Briefly describe how you met Jesus and your call to ministry.

5. Do you agree with the MBC Church Constitution and Doctrinal Statement?