Immanuel Baptist Church in Butler, MO is a growing church serving a multi-generational congregation that takes pride in our Biblically sound preaching and teaching. Our mission is to do God's work in God's way for God's Glory which we have been working toward with our active ministry groups. We are a financially stable church offering a competitive salary package, which includes a parsonage if desired, located 50 miles south of Kansas City, MO. IBC is prayerfully seeking a lead Pastor dedicated to worship, service and spiritual growth in our community. We are looking for a man that is passionate about his relationship with God, skilled at preaching and teaching His Word, and experienced in leadership and administrative duties with a heart for service.

The Pastor will:

· File reports at the quarterly business meetings on ministry accomplishments and activities.

· Act as ex-officio member of all organizations and committees in connection with the church.

· Set a guideline of personal behavior based on the standard required in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.

· Maintain a regular program of study to enable himself to plan and conduct meaningful worship services.

· Prepare for and conduct worship services; lead in the observance of the ordinances; and lead the church in proclaiming the gospel to the church and community.

· Work with deacons, church officers, and committees in performing assigned responsibilities. Be available for and lead in training as needed.

· Serve as the leader in seeking to win the unsaved; lead the membership in soul-winning training.

· Serve as chairman of the Church Leadership Team in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total church program.

· Schedule office hours and days off to be posted on various platforms and adhered to as much as possible by Church and Pastor.

· Contact members, prospective members and visitors and lead the deacons in a visitation program.

· Conduct premarital, vocational, family, bereavement, counseling sessions, etc., as needed. Advise other professional help when necessary.

· Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funeral services.

· Lead the church in cooperating with associational, state, and denominational leaders. Keep the church informed of developments within the denomination.

· Serve as a representative of the church in community matters.

· Plan and promote periods of evangelistic emphasis for the unsaved and for spiritual renewal.

· Act as moderator for church business meetings as appropriate.

Position Requirements

· Have a contagious passion for Jesus.

· Agreement and observance of the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.

· Born again Christian, servant-hearted, with a genuine passion for preaching and teaching.

· Strong personal devotional life in Bible study and prayer.

· Willingness and commitment to be involved in IBC church life.

· Proficient understanding of challenges and needs of the church family.

· Basic knowledge in utilizing social media platforms.

· Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to lead by example.

· Pass a criminal background check.

· Be a Mandatory Reporter of known or suspected abuse or neglect to authorities.

· Master of Divinity Degree or graduate degree in ministry/theology preferred.

Immanuel Baptist Church Profile

Vision, Mission, & Values

Immanuel Baptist Church has impacted the Butler community with the Gospel since its founding in 1959. Originally founded as a church for the rural community and working-class citizens of Butler, IBC has developed a strong representation of the socio-economic and the ethnic make-up of Butler and the surrounding Bates County population. Bible teaching and discipleship have always been core values of IBC. The mission of Immanuel Baptist Church has been to reach the lost in the greater Butler area, while caring for, developing, and nurturing the body of Christ represented in the church. IBC continues to focus on caring for the community of Butler while challenging the faithful to be on mission for Christ in their daily lives.

Ministries

Currently, IBC shows strength and depth in the areas of Small Group Ministries, Men's and Women's ministry, Nursing Home Ministry, Seniors Ministry and Children's Ministry. Our Worship Team is seen as a strength in the overall ministry of the church.

Church Operational Details

Attendance since 2021 has shown steady growth with the current average attendance of approximately 100 people on Sundays. Our annual budget for 2024 is $185,000 and a working capital reserve is maintained to cover several months of operations. Extra principal payments are made monthly on the property's mortgage.

Worship Experience

Our Sunday worship experience is welcoming and friendly, relaxed, and Jesus-focused. Dress is casual. We have people attending who wear shirts and ties and others wearing jeans. IBC members and attenders enjoy worship singing(mostly contemporary with some traditional) and are led by a competent group of praise team musicians. Preaching is always Bible-based, following traditional expository preaching style but also addressing the challenges of modern life and what it looks like to live for Jesus in our contemporary world. Communion is celebrated monthly and baptisms are a time of celebration for the church family. Worship time is currently at 10:00 am and runs approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.

Church Organization

Immanuel Baptist Church is currently led by our interim pastor, Dr. David Sundeen, professor at Midwestern Theological Seminary and Vice-President for Organizational Culture and Care with Baptist Homes of Missouri. Dr. Sundeen has served as an interim pastor for a number of churches in the Midwest, as well as serving as a Director of Missions for a period of his long career in ministry. IBC has an active Deacon board who meet regularly and care for the needs of the church family. Our Policy and Finance team meets regularly to address needs relating to church budget, as well as continuing to develop policy to address the challenges we face as a body of Christ in an ever-changing world.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you and have a blessed day.