Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Vacancy Announcement: Open Pastor Position
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Wilmington, N.C., organized in 1868 is currently seeking a full-time pastor.
Qualifications:
- Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister.
- Have at least five (5) years of experience as a pastor or associate pastor.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in divinity/religious studies from an accredited college/university.
- Ability and willingness to utilize technology in ministry.
- Exemplify Biblical qualities as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
Primary Responsibilities/Duties/Expectations:
- Must be willing to support Middle District Missionary Baptist Association, The General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc., Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., and Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention.
- Must be family and community oriented.
- Provide visionary leadership to help grow the church.
- Lead Bible studies, Sunday School and other needed training programs or make assignments as needed.
- Provide leadership guidance and training for Deacons, Trustees, and others in leadership positions.
- Preside over church business meetings following parliamentary procedures.
- Be a teacher of tithing.
- Provide Christian counseling.
- Provide special services such as baptisms, communion, funerals, weddings, etc.
- Plan and conduct regular worship services and take part in other church programs.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants should mail a letter of interest with a detailed resume including complete contact information; four (4) letters of reference (two (2) personal and (2) professional) along with contact information for each reference.
- Address: Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Attention: Deacon Alexander Sloan III
P.O. Box 12993
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
- Application Packet must be post marked by USPS no later than October 2, 2023.
- Candidate must be willing to submit to a background check.