Mount Zion Baptist Church
Pastoral Search Committee
P. O. Box 23
Hammond, IN 46325
Email: MTZionpastoralsearch@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME PASTOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
HAMMOND, INDIANA
The Historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, established in 1919 is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor to serve as our church and congregation's spiritual leader.
Qualified applicants must be a licensed and ordained minister and possess, at least some seminary training, including successful completion of Christian education training programs. Additionally, qualified applicants must have pastoral or leadership experience.
A pastoral profile of the full-time pastor's position and the qualifications/requirements for the position may be viewed at www.historicmountzionmbc.org
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
The deadline for all applications is June 30, 2025.
For confidentiality purposes, all applications must be mailed to:
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Pastoral Search Committee
P. O. Box 23
Hammond, IN 46325
Or emailed to: MTZionpastoralsearch@yahoo.com
"Friendly Place of Worship - The Place to Be"
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
PASTORAL PROFILE INFORMATION
PERSONAL
- Name
- Address
- Telephone Number(s)
- E-Mail Address(es)
EDUCATION
- Qualified applicants must be a licensed and ordained minister and possess, at least some seminary training, including successful completion of Christian education training programs. Additionally, qualified applicants must have pastoral or leadership experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Pastoral / Leadership experience required
- Administrative / Fiscal Management
- Christian Education Teaching
- Community Outreach
- Mission Development
BIBLICAL REQUIREMENTS
Refer to
- 1st Timothy 3:1-7
- Titus 1:5-9
- Jeremiah 3:15
- Acts 20:28-29
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALITIES
- Pastoral Care
- Biblical Knowledge, Understanding and Discernment
- Leadership and Guidance
- Visionary / Administrative
- Dedicated / Social Skills
- Trustworthy
- Good Moral Character
FULL-TIME PASTOR REQUIRED
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE 3 REFERENCES
- Two (2) Clergy and One (1) Personal
- Applicant must agree to consent to a Background and Credit Check
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
OPENING DATE FOR POSITION: May 12, 2025
CLOSING DATE FOR POSITION: June 30, 2025
How to Apply:
Required Documents: All items below must be included.
Only complete packages will be reviewed.
- A Cover Letter, which communicates your interest in the position and why God is calling you to Mount Zion Baptist Church.
- A Current Resume, including your personal information, relevant church ministry and leadership, educational, employment and professional experiences
- Copies of any ministerial licenses and ordination certificates
- Copies of any diploma/degrees or biblical course completion documents
- Three (3) current reference letters
- Two (2) Clergy and One (1) Personal
Final candidates must consent to a reference check, a full background check including criminal history, a drug test and credit check. These checks will be conducted by an outside agency for complete confidentiality.
For confidentiality purposes, all completed applications must be emailed to: MTZionpastoralsearch@yahoo.com
Or by mail to:
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Pastoral Search Committee
P. O. Box 23
Hammond, IN 46325
For questions, please email MTZionpastoralsearch@yahoo.com