Position Overview

Jerusalem Baptist Church in Palo Alto, California, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor called by God to serve as the spiritual leader of the congregation. The pastor's responsibility is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the Bible, provide Christian leadership in all areas of the church, and engage in the pastoral care of the congregation. The pastor is responsible for the overall leadership of the day-to-day operations of the church, services, and membership and for promoting the spiritual interest and growth of the church.

The pastoral candidate should be a knowledgeable, visionary, and compassionate leader who is full of the Holy Ghost.

Qualifications

Ordained Baptist minister who has a thorough knowledge of all Baptist doctrines and beliefs.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or seminary.
The ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound, inspirational, and spirit-filled sermons.
The ability to provide Bible-based teaching —a very capable teacher of God's word.
A vision for growing church membership that is rooted in the Word of God.
Must possess a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of senior-level pastoral experience in an established Baptist church.
A commitment to and experience with increasing the numbers and spiritual development of youth and young adults in the congregation.
A commitment to Christian education, missions, evangelism, and outreach.
Exceptional standards of personal character — moral integrity must be above reproach.
Strong commitment to providing ongoing discipleship training for ministry leaders, including deacons, trustees, and associate ministers.
Demonstrates competence in leadership, management, and communications, both oral and written.
Works closely with the Deacon Board and directs the ministry of the other pastoral and support staff of the church.
The ability to identify and communicate goals and effective strategies for leading the church through change.
Strong commitment to the local district, state, and national missions.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons must submit an initial candidate package consisting of copies of the following information:

A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional and educational experience.
Copy of ministerial license and ordination certificate.
Copy of degree(s). A certified copy may be requested at a later date.
Four letters of recommendation: Clergy —2; Professional — 1; and Personal — 1
Any other supporting documents you wish to submit.
A background check is required for all finalists.

All information submitted will be treated as “confidential."

Additional information may be requested and/or required.

Submission

Submit the initial candidate package by mail to:

Jerusalem Baptist Church

C/O Pastoral Search Committee

P.O. Box 60471

Palo Alto, CA 94306-9991

The deadline for information to be postmarked or submitted is Friday, July 21, 2023. Any candidate package postmarked after July 21, 2023, will not be considered.

Note: Missing information may result in automatic disqualification. Final candidates will be notified and asked to provide additional information later in the selection process.

Click here for the application.

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