Riverside Missionary Baptist Church
Church@riversidepastorsearch2601.com
2601 Powell Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71203
Pastoral Vacancy Announcement
Position: Senior Pastor
Announcement Date: May 5, 2025
Salary will be Commensurate with experience
Founded in 1903, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church is located in the northeast area of Monroe, Louisiana. The Church has approximately 150 members. We are a Christ-centered congregation devoted to worship, discipleship, and service. Rooted in the teaching of Jesus Christ, we are committed to fostering spiritual growth, supporting our community, and sharing the love of God with all.
Riverside is a member of the Tenth District Association, Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention and National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.
Riverside Baptist Church prayerfully seeks a full-time Pastor who is called by God into the ministry, equipped to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and effective in Biblical teaching.
Candidates must possess the biblical and spiritual qualities as outline in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:2-3
Required Qualifications
Education:
- A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is preferred, must be from a nationally accredited college, university, or seminary.
- A bachelor's degree is required, must be from a nationally accredited college, university, or seminary.
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years Pastoral experience is required.
- The applicate should be Licensed and Ordained who adheres to and be one that has sound knowledge of Missionary Baptist Doctrine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preach and Teaching: Prepare and deliver powerful, biblically grounded sermons and weekly bible-study lessons that are relevant, inspiring, and theologically sound.
- Serves as the primary servant-leader for the church, leading the pulpit and worship ministries of the church.
- Maintain oversight of all church programs for all ages.
- Works collaboratively with ministry chairpersons, deacons, and others to conduct the work of the church.
- Communicates regularly with congregation using a variety of modes of communication.
- Strong communicator with active listening skills, able to provide clear direction and guidance.
- Ability to manage crisis and conflict in an effective manner.
- Ensure church operations follow State, Local, and Federal laws.
- Follow church Bylaws and policies.
Experience:
"Five to ten years of pastoral experience. Previous Senior Pastor experience preferred.
Final candidates must consent to reference checks, criminal history background check, drug test, and credit and financial history review.
Denominational Affiliation:
"Missionary Baptist
How to apply:
You are being asked to submit the following documents with your professional resume:
- Cover letter of interest which includes a description of how you became a believer of Jesus Christ and the reason you are called to ministry as a pastor.
- Copies of ordination certificate and ministerial license.
- A copy of transcript with official seal from accredited school or university is required.
- Video link or recording of a recent sermon if available (within the last two years) and a recent color photograph (Head Shot).
- Three letters of reference (current pastor must be included, letters must have been prepared in the last 30 days and have original or verified electronic signatures).
Interested candidates, please send by email the required documents to the following:
Church@rlversidepastorsearch2601.com and mail one (1) copy to
Pastor Search Committee
Riverside Missionary Baptist Church 2601 Powell Avenue Monroe, LA 71203
All applications must be receive by July 7, 2025, 11:59 pm for best consideration.