Job Overview

Milford Bible Church is currently accepting applications for the position of Lead Pastor. We are a mid-sized church located in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Pastor Profile

*Our pastor will be above reproach, meeting the scriptural qualifications for elders as described in: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4.

*Masters of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

*A demonstrated ability in expository preaching and teaching that is relatable to new and seasoned christians alike(At least 20 sermons in the past 2 years).  

*Demonstrated skills in leadership, shepherding, relationship building, discipleship, community outreach and evangelism. 

*5 years of ministry (leadership) experience preferred.

*In agreement with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith of Milford Bible Church, including the Gender, Marriage, and Authority statement.

*Maintains a strong commitment to home and foreign missions.

*Self-awareness and humility – understands his own strengths and weaknesses, is candid about them, and works to complement weaknesses and capitalize on strengths.

Job Description

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

The Lead Pastor will:

• Assume primary responsibility for providing clear, compelling, expositional, Christ-centered preaching of the whole counsel of God.
• Be actively involved in teaching outside the primary Sunday morning service.

Shepherding

In cooperation with the other Pastors and Elders, the Lead Pastor will:

• Take initiative to safeguard doctrine, develop the mission, vision and core values, and cast and execute the vision for MBC in alignment with Scripture.
• Equip MBC for discipleship, growth, evangelism, prayer, and other forms of ministry.
• Be involved in pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and discipline.
• Perform funerals, weddings, baptisms, and baby dedications as needed.

Leadership

The Lead Pastor will:

• Identify and train leaders from among the congregation.
• Foster unity among the elder team. 
• Ensure that other elders, interns, and gifted men are equipped and offered opportunities to preach at MBC services.
• Ensure services are conducted for the glory of God, edification of the believer and salvation of the lost, in alignment with Scripture and MBC’s core values.
• Oversee all MBC paid staff.