Mount Zion Baptist Church
1300-08 East Fiftieth Street, Los Angeles, California 90011
(323) 235-2103 | mtzionla.org
"And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15
The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, founded in 1892, in the great city of Los Angeles, California is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead this historical congregation into the 21st Century. For 132 Years, the Church's dynamic ministry guided by the Holy Spirit and led by such trailblazers as the world-renowned Dr. Edward Victor Hill Sr., who gave Mount Zion over 40 years of distinguished and transformative service, has focused on proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, living out the gospel, and embracing our missionary tradition and commission by making disciples of all nations. Mount Zion is a vibrant, inclusive, loving church family dedicated to serving the needs of the congregation and community and spreading the love of Jesus Christ near and far.
Interested candidates must be God-led and God-fearing, embodying the characteristics of an under-shepherd as articulated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:24-25 and modeling the behavior and lifestyle of a fully devoted and committed follower of Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate must also be prepared to work diligently to equip the people of God as Christ commands in Ephesians 4:11-13. These characteristics will be evidenced in the candidate's personal, professional, familial, and ministerial relationships and conduct.
Mount Zion seeks candidates whose pastoral vision mirrors Mount Zion's mission to advance the kingdom and work of our Lord Jesus Christ in worship, discipleship and evangelism, service/missions, and Christian education. Further we seek a pastor whose vision incorporates social justice and community/civic engagement. The successful candidate must possess exceptional leadership qualities and abilities, Holy Spirit inspired vision, superior organizational and management capability, competency and appreciation of virtual technology and ministry, and an unrelenting heart for the people of God.
PASTORAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidate must possess a biblically sound interpretation of the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Candidate must be a baptized believer firmly committed to the purpose of and dedicated to the total ministry of Jesus Christ.
- Candidate must be licensed and ordained in the Baptist doctrinal tradition.
- Candidate must possess a strong moral and ethical foundation and compass
- Candidate must be a person of strong and unimpeachable character, sound mind, a person of absolute integrity, and suitable temperament. Psalm 78:72
- Candidate must possess Christ like love and passion for the people of God and the work of the ministry.
- Candidate must be prayerful, wise, humble, patient, faithful, and exhibit the values of the church professionally and personally.
- Candidate should have at least 5-10 years of pastoral leadership experience as a senior pastor or associate pastor.
- Candidate should possess a minimum of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary, college, or university (preference).
- Candidate must exhibit a firm commitment to institutional accountability and transparency.
- Candidate should have a verifiable record of engagement with local, state, and national Baptist Associations, conventions, and other Christian organizations.
- Candidate must have a verifiable record of community and civic engagement and affiliations, including relevant leadership positions held.
- Candidate must demonstrate a willingness to support current church affiliations and associations.
- Candidate must have significant experience working with clergy, staff, church ministries and leaders, to cultivate and facilitate church programming, services, and operations.
- Candidate must possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Candidate must have excellent counseling abilities and a commitment to counseling ministry.
- Candidate must demonstrate superior management, administrative, and financial acumen.
- Candidate must possess a vision and aptitude for implementing strategies for church growth.
- Candidate must have a passion and commitment to reach young people for Christ and implement programming and activities to effectively engage the next generation, sustain and grow their participation, and train them for future leadership roles in the church body.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead within the framework of the church bylaws.
The ideal candidate must embrace traditional and contemporary forms of worship and understand the intergenerational and cultural realities and challenges of the modern church and pastoral leadership.
The Senior Pastor of Mt Zion is the leader of the administrative staff, the music ministry staff, and all church ministries and auxiliaries. The Pastor is legally accountable to the congregation and its Board of Directors in adherence to the church bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
Candidates should be available by the end of the year 2024.
All Applicants must provide the following information:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Current Resume including summary of relevant ministerial, professional, and educational experiences.
- Copy of Ministerial License
- Copy of Ordination Certification
- Copies of All Degrees Containing Official Seals
- Three (3) Sample Sermons (DVD is the preference) and Two (2) Bible Studies. If Sermons and Bible Studies are available via internet, please provide the links.
- Five (5) Letters of Recommendation (3 Clergy, 2 Personal), excluding relatives, and contact information.
- A recent Photograph of yourself taken within the past three (3) months.
Additional materials may be required by the Committee during the process.
The deadline for all applications is September 30, 2024.
SUBMISSION
- All interested persons should mail or email the required documentation to: The Mount Zion MBC Church Office: 1300 E. 50th Street, Los Angeles 90011 via certified mail. ATTN: Pulpit Committee c/o Ms. Cheryl Mason or email your complete packet to: mountzionchurchla@gmail.com
- Extensive background and reference checks will be required at the appropriate time for final candidates. These will include criminal history, family history, credit and financial history.
- All materials sent to the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pulpit Committee will be held in strict confidence and will not be returned to the applicant, no exceptions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
A Compensation package will be extended based upon a candidate's experience, qualifications, current salary and other factors in accordance with the bylaws of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
MOUNT ZION
The name Mount Zion was given to us by our founding fathers in 1892. Mount Zion is the biblical name of a mountain in Jerusalem, Israel. Many passages of scripture refer to Mount Zion, the most noted arguably being the 48th Psalm. The Mount of Zion is the tallest mountain in Israel. On it is King David's tomb and on it, Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper in the upper room.
It is believed to be the place where the disciples were assembled on the day of Pentecost, thus the place where the preaching of the gospel began.
A hill in Jerusalem, site of the royal palace of David and his successors, the place of the temple -- the center of Hebrew government, worship and natural life, the heavenly city of God.
Our church name suggests refuge for fleeing souls and fellowship with the master. May God will, and may we always aspire to forever be this.
