Senior Pastor

Job Type: Bi-vocational,Lead/Head/Senior Pastor

Part-time Senior Pastor (bi-vocational) for a congregation of 100 members

This position may lead to full-time with increased membership and financial growth.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• Must be a person who is called by God, possesses a zeal for the Lord Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Gospel, as well as be committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in the Bible.
• Be an ordained American Baptist or another duly aligned Convention Minister who holds at least a Masters of Divinity Degree.
• Have at least 4-6 years of pastoral.
• Meet the standard requirements for ministry as set forth by the American Baptist Churches USA and the American Baptist Churches of Rhode.
• Must pass a Background Criminal Investigation (BCI).
• Pastor is expected to lead the church to reach beyond its own constituency, in obedience to the commands of the Lord.
• Pastor is expected to preach, lead, and plan worship services in order to support staff as well as lay leaders.
• Pastor is expected to teach Bible study.
• Shall provide administrative duties and supervision over the total program of the church: shall be a member ex-officio of all ministries, committees, and auxiliary organizations of the church.
• Must be available as a counselor to all members of Olney Street Baptist Church.