Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Position:
Pastor

310 N 800 E, Hyrum Utah 84319

Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) is prayerfully seeking a pastor to shepherd our congregation in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. We desire a pastor with a heart for biblical preaching, faithful shepherding, and evangelistic ministry who senses God’s call to serve in a unique and strategic mission field.

Northern Utah provides a significant opportunity for gospel ministry. In a region where evangelical Christians are a small percentage of the population, the need is great and we believe the harvest is ready. The Lord has been at work in our church and community, and we rejoice that we saw eight conversions and 10 baptisms last year.

We are seeking a pastor who has a genuine burden and compassion for our lost friends and neighbors, and a desire to labor faithfully in gospel ministry.

Emmanuel Baptist Church averages 81 people in weekly attendance with 59 active members. Our church family is made up of both newer believers and members who have faithfully served the Lord at EBC for more than 30 years. We are united by our love for Jesus Christ and our desire to see His Word preached, His people discipled, and our community reached with the gospel.

We desire to have a pastor with an effective ministry to strengthen and encourage young families, children, and youth, while lovingly shepherding the mature members of our congregation to a deeper walk with God.

Cache Valley offers an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, our area provides abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, skiing, 4-wheel adventuring, camping, and exploring the beauty of Northern Utah, Southern Idaho, and Western Wyoming.

The region is also home to the Utah State University Aggies, a thriving performing arts culture, many antique stores, and family-oriented activities year-round that contribute to a vibrant and family-friendly community atmosphere.

While this is a wonderful place to live, candidates must understand the needs and challenges of the Christian church in a predominantly Latter-Day Saints (LDS) culture. The candidate must communicate lovingly and patiently with our LDS friends and neighbors while inviting them into the freedom of life in Christ.

• Gives clear evidence that God has called the candidate to Gospel ministry as a faithful shepherd 1 Peter 5:1-3
• Committed to expositional, in-depth preaching of the whole Word of God 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Affirms the authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of Scripture
• Meets the Biblical qualifications for an elder or overseer as given in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Affirms and agrees to abide by the EBC constitution and bylaws
• Must support the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Must be a seminary graduate
• Must have experience in pastoral ministry including preaching, teaching, congregational care, evangelism, and leadership
• Must demonstrate a lifestyle of personal spiritual disciplines including Bible study, prayer, and a commitment to continual learning and personal spiritual growth

• Serve as the primary preacher, delivering expository, exegetical, Christ-centered messages that are faithful to Scripture and applicable to daily Christian life
• Disciple the flock through Bible studies and personal interactions
• Encourage, develop, and train teachers to lead and disciple all ages within the church family
• Identify, encourage, develop, and train men in the church who can share the preaching responsibility when needed
• Teach in alternate settings as needed including leadership training, small Bible studies, membership classes, and annual special services such as Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.
• Develop an extended preaching calendar to ensure that the church is receiving methodical teaching and training through the Word of God

• Prayerfully discern and articulate a clear vision for future ministry and discipleship within EBC, in partnership with the deacons and ministry leaders,…