NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
Part-Time Senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Danbury, CT
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are the essential functions of the Senior Pastor:
A. Preaching and Worship Leader
- Prepares and delivers creative and thought-provoking Biblically based sermons that inspire, challenge, and encourage the congregation to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
- Lead weekly worship services, including Bible study and ordinances such as baptism and communion.
- Collaborate with the worship team and church staff to plan worship programs and events.
B. Visioning and Discipleship
- Provides leadership for the church and works collaboratively with leaders to develop plans for ministries, church growth, and vision
- Ensures that all educational programs and classes (Bible Study, Sunday School, etc.) are grounded in biblical doctrines.
- Encourage and support the congregation's spiritual growth through Bible studies and Christian education programs.
C. Staff Relations/ Church Leadership
- Equip and develop leaders to enhance skills, drive execution and excellence, and advance the church's vision.
- Seek to strengthen and maintain relationships while promoting unity within the Church
- Assist staff and ministry leaders with planning and decision-making
- Preside over Quarterly/Special Business Meetings and Joint Ministry Team meetings
D. Pastoral Care
- Provide spiritual support and pastoral care to congregation members, including visiting the sick, and offering prayer.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, and other special services as needed or assign a designee.
- Offer guidance to individuals and families navigating life challenges from a biblical perspective.
Additional Leadership Requirements
- Leading the ministry of stewardship and partnering in the development and facilitation of the annual financial plan.
- Represent the church in the community and participate in outreach activities.
- Build relationships with other local churches and community organizations to promote collaboration within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must currently live in the Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York)
- A Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) in theology, pastoral ministry, or a closely related field of study from an Association of Theological Schools- an accredited educational institution
- Strong alignment with Baptist doctrine and the church's theological beliefs.
- Pastoral Experience (Senior, Assistant, or Associate) with demonstrable successful results for a minimum of 5 years.
- Must be licensed and ordained
- Be an effective communicator with excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills and proven experience preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. with the ability to relate to a diverse membership.
- Experienced leader who can lead and inspire through times of change/challenge
- Passionate for shepherding the saints - equipping them for Christian ministry
Personal Characteristics
- Spiritually healthy, with a positive faith stance and a heart for God's people
- Healthy self-esteem and emotional intelligence/stability
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patient, compassionate, and understanding
- Good sense of humor and approachable
- Energy and enthusiasm for the challenging work of ministry.
Working Conditions
- May be required to/designate ministerial staff to travel to visit sick/grieving members and/or their families in hospitals and/or at home.
- Schedule office hours as needed for pastoral care
- Provides a means to be contacted (i.e., cell phone, email, etc.) during emergencies or when there is a specific need to be contacted by a member
Time Commitment:
- Approximately [20-35] hours per week, including sermon preparation, worship leadership, and pastoral care. Flexibility to address urgent pastoral needs as they arise
DIRECT REPORTS
- NHBC Paid/Volunteer Office Staff
- Associate Ministers Church Officers/Ministry leaders
COMPENSATION:
- Cash Salary & Housing Allowance - $70-90K
- Four weeks of paid vacation per year
- Pastoral travel allowance
- Reimbursement for approved/select ministerial education/material
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants should submit the following to NHBCPSC@newhopedanbury.org or mail to PO Box 3223, Danbury, CT 06813:
- Completed Candidate application
- Proof of education (official transcripts & proof of graduation sent directly to the church)
- Self-Disclosure Agreement
- Three (3) references to be included with the application
- Provide a link or web address to a video of a sermon preached within the last twelve months.
STATUS:
Bi-vocational Candidates are encouraged to apply