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Apply for This Job Lead Pastor Berean Baptist Church Portage, MI Posted: January 09, 2023     Job Information: JOB TITLE: Lead Pastor FUNCTION: Senior Spiritual Leader and Administrator of Berean Baptist Church ("Berean") SUMMARY: Berean is in search of their next Lead Pastor, to lead and guide the congregation and staff towards becoming fully devoted followers of Christ. We are looking for a man who is articulate and mature, and can serve as both the senior spiritual leader, as well as the head administrator, guiding and directing in all aspects of ministry. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED - Ministry-related Master's degree - Prior pastoral ministry experience in the lead pastor role - Meet the pastor qualifications as outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 - Fully embrace the Doctrinal Statement of Berean - Be or become a member of Berean, and live a lifestyle in accordance with the Leadership Standard put forth in the Constitution for Pastors and Deacons - Have a shepherd's heart for leading the people he stands among (1 Peter 5:2). PREFERRED - Master's of Divinity degree - 10 years of pastoral ministry in churches of 300+, with 4 years in the lead pastor role ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As Spiritual Leader: - Devoting himself to in-depth study and the exegetical preaching of God's Word - Meeting the spiritual needs of the congregation through practical lifestyle teaching, prayer ministry, and a call to evangelism - Guiding and encouraging Deacons and Missionaries as they minister - Utilizing available resources to stay current in his field - Providing spiritual counsel - Leading in any necessary church discipline in order to keep the body pure As Administrative Leader: - Leading business meetings, including being an ex-officio member of all committees - Setting goals and encouraging Berean staff and members to achieve God's vision - Guiding and evaluating pastoral and office staff - Promoting missions ministries, both foreign and local - Overseeing of special needs and occasions such as hospital stays, weddings, funerals, etc. - Promoting growth through new membership, including church expansion and planting - Overseeing the development and execution of an annual budget - Managing all financial matters effectively LEADERSHIP SKILLS: 1. Effectively shepherd the congregation and staff 2. Strategic thinking 3. Building organizational capacity 4. Holding self and others accountable     Position Information: Position Title: Lead Pastor Time: Full Time Category: Senior Pastor Salary: Denomination: Baptist - American Worship Style: Traditional Church Size: 500 - 750   Contact Information: Organization Name: Berean Baptist Church Address1: 7813 S. 12th Street Address2: City: Portage State or Province: MI ZIP Code: 49024 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job