Title: Seeking a Shepherd — Pastoral Profile for Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

Introduction: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is an established church congregation, located on a major thoroughfare near downtown Yonkers, New York. The church is eagerly seeking a shepherd to lead and guide its flock with vision, compassion, wisdom, and a deep commitment to faith. This pastoral profile outlines the qualities and characteristics desired in the ideal candidate to join and provide pastoral leadership to the church family.

Congregation Background: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is an established Baptist Church in the Yonkers community organized in 1892. The congregation is predominantly African American and has had a long history of spiritual vitality and positively impacting the community. In recent years the church has experienced a decline in growth and graying of the membership due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the change in the ethnic composition of the community surrounding the church. The church is committed to seeking renewal and revitalization to continue to serve as a vibrant community of faith ministering to the needs of individuals, families, and the community.

Vision and Mission: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church wants to be a church that is growing and moving forward with God. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church seeks to carry out the Great Commission to reach the unsaved and grow the kingdom of God.

Pastoral Profile — Desired Qualities of a Pastoral Candidate:

1. Strong Spiritual Leadership: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church seeks a Pastor who is grounded in scripture and theology, capable of effectively communicating the gospel message with clarity, relevance, and authenticity.

2. Compassionate Care: The ideal candidate will possess a heart for pastoral care, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and attentiveness to the diverse needs of our congregation.

3. Visionary Leadership: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church desires a pastor who can cast a compelling vision for the future of our church, inspiring and mobilizing our members to actively participate in God's work in the world.

4. Collaborative Spirit: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church values teamwork and cooperation, and the church is looking for a Pastor who can work collaboratively with the staff, lay leaders, and volunteers to achieve the shared goals and objectives.

5. Community Engagement: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is deeply committed to serving our local community, and the church is seeking a Pastor who shares this passion and is eager to engage with community partners and stakeholders to address pressing social needs and issues.

Opportunities: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church offers a dynamic and supportive environment for ministry, with opportunities to preach, teach, provide pastoral care, and lead various ministries and programs aimed at meeting the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of the congregation and community.

Conclusion: If one is a dedicated and compassionate minister of the gospel called to be a Pastor and shepherd with a heart for ministry and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church invites the applicant to prayerfully consider submitting an application to become the next Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Together, let's embark on a journey of faith, hope, and love, as we seek to glorify God and advance God's kingdom here on earth.

– The Pastoral Search Committee and Congregation of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church