Job Overview

Dear Brother in Christ:
This Church profile letter is being posted on behalf of the Redeemer Christian Fellowship
Congregation. We are looking for a lead pastor for our congregation. We appreciate your
willingness to participate in the Lord’s work at RCF. We ask for your prayers during our
time of searching for a pastor. Be assured that we are committed to faithfully and
prayerfully seeking God’s will and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. God
has been good to us, and we praise Him. Please read over this short Church profile letter
and email us your resume. Your resume will be placed with the others we have received.
After a period of prayer, a selection of about ten to twelve men will be made. Should we
be led to consider you, you will be contacted at that time for further information. We are
committed to an orderly process and will seriously consider only one man at a time.
Thank you again for considering submitting to the Lord’s will as our lead pastor. We pray
that God will continue to use you in your current place of service to the fullest. In Christ,

Job Description

REDEEMER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 900 West Berrendo Rd Roswell, NM 88201 RCF seeks a reformed lead pastor willing to shepherd, exegete, lead worship, and disciple a a small congregation in Roswell, NM. GENERAL INFORMATION: Name of Pulpit committee contact person: Jesse Boggs (575)302-6123 Mailing Address: 900 West Berrendo Rd Roswell, NM 88201 Email: [email protected] TYPE OF COMMUNITY: We are a church in a small town (50,000) in a rural community. It is the fifth-largest city in New Mexico. It is a center for irrigated farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also the home of the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), founded in 1891. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles northeast of the city on the Pecos River. Bottomless Lakes State Park is 12 miles (19 km) east of Roswell on US 380. Roswell is most popularly known for having its name attached to what is now called the Roswell UFO incident. It is a community heavily influenced by Mexican/Hispanic Culture. TYPE OF CHURCH ● Exegetical expository preaching ● Independent reformed ● Church with lead pastor working in unison with the other elders ● Under 100 Members ● Government: Elder-led congregational church. ● Hold to the WCF & LBCF 1689 as guidelines for church life PASTOR CRITERIA DESIRED ● Married ● Reformed ● Exegetical Preaching ● Ability to lead the congregation in worship preferred (guitar and piano) ● Humble steward ● Full-time commitment ● Pastoral care ● Church growth ● Disciple-making ● Raising leaders ● Leadership CONGREGATIONAL PRIORITIES: Proclamation of the Word: The Word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the world. A high priority of the pastor’s time is placed on the sermon preparation. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS: The pastor shares members’ struggles regarding the Christian faith with opportunities for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs, concerns, and doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual dimensions of life. This is vital to the pastor’s weekly workload and should be shared with the church deacons. CONGREGATIONAL VISITATION: The pastor develops and carries out a systematic plan for the visitation of the entire congregation, with particular attention to prospective members and those with special needs. This is vital to the pastor’s weekly workload and should be shared with the church deacons. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: The pastor is committed to training and raising men into positions of leadership and eldership. He is committed to passing on the reformed faith to those of the congregation through the breaking of bread, teaching theology, and living life together. This model also encourages these men to become disciplined of other men themselves. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY: The pastor accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church, and current events; provides instruction for Church Officers and educational leaders, and confirms new members. INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND ACTIVITIES: Concern for identifying social problems in the community; work done with groups seeking solutions. Time and skills committed to community groups. Information and encouragement are provided to enable members to become informed and involved. Humble Steward: The pastor is committed to living a transparent and above-reproachful life. He is given materials and items to help him lead the church while stewarding these gifts with humility and transparency.