Pastor

Ordained Minister

Leptondale Bible Church of Newburgh, NY is seeking an Ordained Minister to serve as a full‑time Pastor for our congregation.

• Preaching and teaching the Word of God at regular church services.
• Providing a balanced and healthy spiritual diet by feeding God’s people with the truth of His Word.
• Demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Acting as a skilled counselor to assist with personal and spiritual problems.
• Providing a spiritual vision in Sunday School, Bible Study, Prayer Meeting, Evangelism and Community Outreach.
• Designing and implementing plans to educate and involve new members in ministries of the church.
• Serving as a spiritual leader, instructor, and mentor to the Elders, Deacons and staff.
• Meeting regularly with ministry leaders who plan and organize ministries and activities.
• Officiating weddings, funerals and baby dedications.
• Conducting Communion and Baptism services as appropriate.

• Clear understanding and full agreement with the church’s by‑laws, doctrinal statement and the elder position papers.
• Abilities in management and supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively God’s Word with textual Scripture.
• Must have a clear vision for the future of the church and its programs.
• Developing relationships within the congregation that promote compassion and love.
• Demonstrating community involvement.
• Ability to handle conflict and resolution.
• Biblical knowledge and belief in prayer.

• Demonstrated deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as pastor.
• Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent from an evangelical seminary and experience in full‑time pastoral ministry in a local church (Masters can be waived for appropriate experience).