Pastoral Vacancy Announcement
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church is a congregation located at 9700 Scenic Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The church has strong emphasis on missions, discipleship, service, prayer, and worship. Education and training have been hallmarks of the Church over her 100+ year history. The Church desires a pastor who will rely on the Holy Spirit and lead by following Jesus' principles, commands, and statues, as described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The Church seeks a pastor who will lead by example through Christ-like character, personal integrity, and individual discipleship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist faith.
- Be a visionary with sound judgment and discernment.
- Have a minimum of six years (preferred) of pastoral experience.
- A Master's Degree from Seminary is preferred.
- Possess effective communication skills (written and oral).
- Growth oriented and pastoral care capability.
- Demonstrate financial awareness and responsibility.
- Committed to continuing education and development.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and gender.
- Possess effective administration skills and able to organize and lead staff.
HOW TO APPLY:
All qualified persons must submit the following documents to the Pastoral Search Committee Chair:
- Complete Pastoral Application (available by scanning the QR Code above, downloading from the church website, picked up from the office, or by email at mtp@mtpilgrim.org)
- A 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
- A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional and educational experiences
- Copies of ministerial license and ordination certificate
- Copy of degree with official (sealed) transcript from postsecondary institution
- Four (4) references: two (2) religious leaders, two (2) personal
- A recent video-recorded sermon delivered within last three (3) months
- Recent color photograph (Head Shot)
All applications must be mailed or delivered to Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee - Chairperson (9700 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807) on or before Sunday, December 1, 2024.