PASTORAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening Date: April 5, 2024 Closing Date: May 20, 2024
The New Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church celebrated 86 years of Christian service and ministry in September 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. We are prayerfully and meditatively seeking our 7 th pastor called by God to lead our church to higher heights in the name of Jesus as a full-time pastor. Our pastor will be equipped to effectively lead God’s people as well as preach and teach the Word of God.
Qualifications
- Possess the biblical and spiritual qualities as prescribed in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
- Licensed and ordained within the Baptist denomination
- Five to ten years of experience as a full time Pastor and/or Assistant Pastor
- Must have a bachelor’s degree and additional Theological studies is a plus
- Effective communicator in preaching, teaching, and writing the Word of God
- Ability to grow the church spiritually and numerically
- High level of competency in creating and delivering Bible studies and seminars
- Extremely proficient at delivering God’s Word by preaching the Gospel using sermons that are prepared, scripture-based, relevant, and applicable to every-day living
- Plan and conduct worship services that are a blend of traditional and contemporary approaches
- Officiate at special services such as weddings, funerals, memorial services, baby dedications, etc.
- Provide consistent and effective spiritual support and pastoral care of church members
- Assess ministries using measurements to determine the effectiveness of progressing mission fulfillment; evaluate strategic goals and vision of the church
- Demonstrates servant leadership abilities to coordinate and lead meetings to clarify and execute goals and objectives
- Serve as ex-officio member of all ministries, departments, auxiliaries, and committees
How to Apply
All interested and qualified persons must submit a Candidate Packet only to bethedenpastoralsearch@gmail.com consisting of the following information:
- A cover letter that communicates your interest in the position and why God is calling you to New Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church.
- A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional and educational experiences.
- Copies of ministerial licenses and ordination certificates.
- Copies of degrees.
- Three letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson, personal – not including family).
- Links to recent sermons and Bible teachings.
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