Pastor - Hope Baptist Church, Coal Valley, IL

Pastor Vacancy Announcement:
New Hope Baptist Church, Coal Valley, IL

Seeking a Shepherd for a Season of Growth

New Hope Baptist Church in Coal Valley, Illinois, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor called by God to lead our congregation into an exciting new chapter of ministry.
We are a warm, welcoming Southern Baptist family dedicated to our mission:
Worshiping God, Serving Others, and Teaching Everyone to Follow Jesus.

Located in the heart of the Quad Cities area, New Hope is a community of believers that feels like family. With an average attendance of 70, we are a church that values deep relationships and active community engagement. From our “Summerfest” outreach to our “Hot Wheels” highlights, we love finding creative ways to share the life-changing message of Christ with our neighbors in Coal Valley.

• A Compassionate Shepherd: Someone with a heart for people, dedicated to providing pastoral care, visiting the hurting, and walking alongside our members in all seasons of life.
• A Strong Biblical Teacher: A leader committed to the authority of Scripture, capable of delivering inspiring, verse-by-verse teaching that challenges us to grow in our daily walk with Christ.
• Growth-Minded & Community-Engaged: A visionary who is eager to engage the Coal Valley community, building on our current foundations to reach the lost and welcome new families into the fold.

• Position: Full-time
• Education: A Seminary degree is preferred; however, we highly value significant pastoral experience and a proven track record of faithful ministry.
• Theology: Must adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Vision: A desire to lead a mid-sized congregation through spiritual and numerical growth while maintaining the “family feel” that defines New Hope.

This is a full-time position. While a parsonage is not provided, the salary is competitive and commensurate with the local area and the responsibilities of a 100-person congregation.

If you feel the Holy Spirit leading you to explore this opportunity, we invite you to submit your resume and any supporting materials (such as links to recent sermons) to our Interim Pastor:

Jerry Higdon
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There is currently no Final date to receive applications; we will continue our search until the man God has prepared for us is found.

Join us as we journey together in faith and love, making an impact for the Kingdom of God in Coal Valley!