Job Overview

First Baptist Church of East Greenwich (East Greenwich, RI) – Pastor

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of East Greenwich (https://www.firstbaptisteg.org) is looking for a senior minister who will lead this faith-based, American Baptist community as it grows in worship, fellowship and community. We are particularly seeking a pastor who will be creative and adaptive as we seek to become who we are next.

Job Description

Professional Qualifications

 Possess a Master’s degree (Master of Divinity preferred) from an accredited

seminary or currently be enrolled in a Master’s degree program at an

accredited seminary.

 Hold an American Baptist ordination or meet the ordination requirements established by American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island.

 Have exceptional written and oral communication skills.

 Have an ability to work well with other professional staff and the laity in planning the worship experience and church programs.

 Possess organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Worship

 Conduct worship with sermons that challenge and move the congregation spiritually and are relevant to the communities around us.

 Work closely with the Director of Music and the Board of Deacons in planning and executing the worship program.

 Prepare and lead all special services of the church including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Holy Week, weddings and funerals.

 Lead the congregation through preaching, teaching and example.

Pastoral Care

 Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation who are

housebound, hospitalized or in crisis.

 Work with the Board of Deacons to see that a shared visitation program is in place for all housebound congregants.

 In counseling situations, make appropriate referrals to outside

agencies/individuals when the level of counseling is outside of the pastor’s expertise. Be familiar with counseling resources in the community.

 Work with the Board of Deacons in maintaining regular contact with the congregation.

Outreach

 Provide training to the congregation in outreach and evangelism.

 Take an active role in welcoming new worshippers and invite them to participate in worship and in the life of the church.

 Participate in local activities including working with other pastors in a spirit of ecumenical sharing of the Gospel.

 Work with others in the congregation in helping to continue the

national and international commitment in mission activities.

Fellowship

 Work with the Boards and the Women’s Alliance in continuing the many fellowship programs that have long been part of the church.

 Be willing to suggest other creative opportunities for fun and

fellowship.

 Promote along with the Board of Trustees the use of our facilities for community groups.

 Work with the Director of Christian Education to provide strong

educational programs to the youth and adults in the church.

Administrative

 Work in accordance with the By-Laws and the appropriate boards in supervising and supporting all staff.

 Write a monthly Evangel article.

 Work with the Church Council in developing a Strategic Plan.

 Establish regular office hours.

The Compensation

Entire compensation package is between $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience.  We are open to a bi-vocational pastor.