PASTOR - Cherryville Baptist Church; Flemington, NJ

PASTOR - Cherryville Baptist Church (Flemington, NJ)

Cherryville Baptist church ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is seeking a full time Pastor.

The Senior Pastor of Cherryville Baptist Church (CBC) is a leader called by the Holy Spirit to serve as an under shepherd of Jesus Christ, guiding the congregation in a life‑transforming relationship with the crucified and risen Savior. This role requires the pastor to lead in alignment with Biblical truth, church doctrine, and the church covenant. Responsibilities include weekly sermons, teaching Sunday School and Bible studies, leading prayer meetings, conducting special services (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter), and providing spiritual guidance to church leadership boards.

The Senior Pastor will also address congregational needs such as pre‑marital counseling, officiating weddings and funerals, individual visitation, and providing spiritual care.

• Preach and teach God’s Word as the foundation of faith and the source of strength for good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
• Spend time in prayerful preparation to deliver messages that comfort, exhort, admonish, and encourage the congregation.
• Use preaching and teaching to facilitate the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing spiritual growth, healing, and hope, while equipping believers to share the gospel.
• Emphasize the power of God’s Word to build faith, as described in Romans 10:14-17, and to connect believers to the grace and truth found in Christ’s death and resurrection.

• Collaborate with the Board of Christian Education to develop, implement, and monitor a Christian education program that fosters Bible literacy and spiritual growth for all ages.
• Guide the congregation in applying biblical principles to personal and societal challenges.
• Assist with Vacation Bible School (VBS) planning and coordinate special programs between the Board of Christian Education and other church boards.
• Teach Sunday School or other classes as deemed appropriate to support Christian education.

• Interpret the faith in ways that are biblically grounded, prayerfully considered, and Christ centered.
• Engage deeply with Scripture to provide well‑reasoned and edifying insights.
• Draw upon the historical and theological traditions of Protestant Christianity, particularly within the Baptist context, to strengthen the congregation’s faith.
• Connect the truths of Scripture to the experiences of believers, emphasizing love for God and one another as central to the Christian life.

• Support CBC’s commitment to evangelism by encouraging members to share their faith and lead others to Christ.
• Help develop individual gifts of evangelism within the congregation, equipping members to articulate the hope they have in Christ with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
• Promote local outreach efforts, such as VBS and partnerships with other Christian ministries, while maintaining strong support for missionaries through the church’s mission budget.

• Celebrate life events such as engagements, weddings (including pre‑marital counseling), births, and other milestones.
• Provide compassionate support during times of sorrow, such as family losses, illness, or other hardships.
• Conduct visitations to the elderly, homebound, and hospitalized, offering prayer and encouragement.
• Plan and officiate funerals with sensitivity and care, supporting grieving families during times of loss.
• Perform annual visitations to all members to offer spiritual guidance and encouragement.
• Emphasize the importance of mutual care among church members, fostering a supportive and prayerful church community.

• Focus on fostering a spiritually vibrant and nurturing environment where believers are grounded in the Word of God.
• Promote numerical growth through a welcoming atmosphere, rich teaching, and the encouragement of fellowship among members.
• Work toward the holistic health of the congregation, ensuring that spiritual, relational, and community needs are met.

• Guide both new and seasoned…