Job Overview

Immanuel Baptist Church (Columbus, OH) Pastor

THE BIG PICTURE

Immanuel Baptist Church (https://ibccares.org) is an independent Baptist church on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, seeking a new Pastor. We are a member of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (OARBC). We are searching for God's man to lead our congregation of 40-45 members.

Job Description

Requirements

PRIMARY MISSION

The lead pastor will serve as a shepherd of the church and will provide spiritual oversight of the members for the purpose of making disciples and equipping them to follow Jesus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The pastor:

• will provide a pulpit and teaching ministry that incorporates the exposition of Scriptures in all doctrine, exhorting the congregation to act upon Scriptural teaching in their daily lives.
• will give direction and accountability for the day to day operation of the church, giving vision to the various ministries
• develop a ministry of outreach into the community.
• will share the responsibility of disciple making process with others
• will provide leadership and accountability to/with an elected board of deacons
• give vision to the church and provide leadership in accomplishing the mission

• will be responsible for administering the ordinance of baptism and communion at the scheduled services.
• will be available for personal counseling of the members of the church, and regularly visit those members unable to come to church.
• must be a team builder as well as a team player, exhibiting a heart of service and compassion.

QUALIFICATIONS

The pastor:

• Will meet the requirements for the office of pastor as described in

1 Timothy 3.

• Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines
• Hold a bachelor's degree, with continuing education in Bible
• Understand and be committed to the mission, and doctrinal statement of Immanuel Baptist Church

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Have organizational and team working skills
• Possess successful local church ministry experience

Benefits

Compensation

Salary plus benefits