Senior Pastor Metropolitan Bible Church pre-trib, pre-mill, dispensational, grace

Metropolitan Bible Church of Oklahoma City is seeking our next senior pastor.

If you are interested in the position, submit a cover letter and resume (with family photograph) to

GENERAL

The Senior Pastor shall have general oversight of the spiritual life, regular services, ministration of the ordinances, and organizations of the Church. He shall be a voting member of the Board of Elders. He shall be accountable to the Board of Elders. (MBC Constitution, VII,
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• Teaching the Bible in the regular worship services of the church
• Planning worship services with the minister of music
• Organizing and guiding services of the Lord’s Supper and baptism
• Selecting and inviting guest speakers as required for special events

• Ensuring effective administration of all church ministries
• Supervising the ministries of the pastoral staff
• Strategic planning with the elders and staff
• Serving ex officio on church committees as desired
• Ensuring excellence in all church publicity (print and digital media)

• Providing for regular visitation in homes, hospitals and retirement centers
• Encouraging and promoting the prayer ministries of the church
• Providing pastoral counseling as needed
• Officiating for funeral services and marriages

• Encouraging the church’s support for and involvement in world missions
• Providing training and leadership in evangelism, follow-up and discipleship
• Encouraging participation in community ministries of compassion and social justice

• Maintaining a disciplined schedule of study in preparation for teaching and preaching
• Cultivating a growing relationship to Christ by meeting with Him in daily prayer and Bible reading
• Ensuring margin in the weekly schedule for healthy family life and a happy marriage
• Oklahoma: “The Land We Belong to is Grand”

Our staff is composed of a senior/lead pastor, part‑time Associate Pastor Rick Hermansen, full‑time Youth Pastor (search is ongoing), full‑time Children’s Education Director James Moore, part‑time Sonlight Mothers’ Day Out Director Brandi Bradford, part‑time receptionist Kaitlin Niles, full‑time Business Administrator Kirsten Walstad, part‑time Technical Director Morgan Highley. We are staff‑directed, elder‑protected and integrated in ministry.

Competitive salary with matching funds for your retirement fund.

We do not offer a health insurance plan, but highly recommend our pastors use Samaritan’s or Medi‑Share, two health sharing companies that provide comprehensive coverage (as long as you don’t have a pre‑existing condition).

We have a sabbatical policy to provide regular refreshment to our staff.