Job Overview

First Baptist Church of Parishville (Parishville, NY) – Senior Pastor

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of Parishville NY (www.fbcparishville.org) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor.

Job Description

The Church

First Baptist Church of Parishville is located in northern NY state about 30 miles from the Saint Lawrence River. The church was established in 1820. We are an independent, fundamental, missions-minded church. We are a congregational form of government with the deacons given authority to take care of the daily responsibilities, however all major decisions are given to the membership for approval. We use the King James Bible for preaching and teaching in the church to eliminate any and all confusion, however we do not dictate to individual members or congregants what bible version to use in their homes. We use a hymnal in our worship service although augmented with some choruses and acoustic type God honoring music. The bible is our guide for faith and practice, however we have a covenant and constitution as well which we will include for you. The bible will always take precedence over the constitution.

The Community

Parishville is a very rural town with population of just over 2,000. There is one gas and convenience store and no stoplights. Groceries and Walmart are ten miles away. There are four universities within 15-20 miles of the church. We have a baptistry but most prefer to use the St. Regis river out the back door of the church. It is a picturesque and sparsely populated area.

Job Description

We are looking for a candidate that is comfortable in a country type environment, has a servant's heart, willing and able to lead the flock, lead by example the outreach and evangelism of our community.

Qualifications

• Must meet the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7
• Must be in full agreement with our church doctrinal statement. Also must agree with the spirit of our constitution.
• Must be a self starter and have a high work ethic
• Have a passion for discipleship and evangelism
• Exemplifies humility and the servant attitude of Christ

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral counseling, prayer support, and spiritual guidance
• Preaching sermons and teaching Sunday school
• Devotional at prayer meeting (currently on Thursday evenings)
• Visitations
• Prepare weekly bulletins
• Minimal grounds maintenance such as mowing the lawn and keeping the church entry clear of snow

Compensation

• Parsonage
• Salary
• Vacation time
• Retirement contribution
• Ministry expense reimbursement
• Monthly stipend towards health insurance