Pastor - Immanuel Baptist Church; Columbus, OH

Pastor - Immanuel Baptist Church (Columbus, OH)

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Immanuel Baptist Church ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an independent Baptist church on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. We are a member of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (OARBC) and seek a new Pastor to lead our congregation of 40‑45 members.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Share the responsibility of disciple‑making processes with others.
• Provide leadership and accountability to/with an elected board of deacons.
• Give vision to the church and lead in accomplishing the mission.
• Administer the ordinance of baptism and communion at the scheduled services.
• Be available for personal counseling of the members of the church and regularly visit those members unable to come to church.
• Act as a team builder as well as a team player, exhibiting a heart of service and compassion.

• 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 the 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 teamwork skills.
• Possess successful local church ministry experience.

Salary plus benefits.

Salary plus benefits.

Please review this job description and the church website. Along with your resume, please answer the following questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at IBC?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of IBC.
• In just a few sentences, please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of IBC.

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions, and a link to at least one online sermon to