Job Description and Application Requirements

For

The Position of Pastor

OBJECTIVE

Canaan Missionary Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor who is divinely called by God and equipped to effectively preach and teach the Word of God. The candidate must be able to fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation through prayer, visitations, conducting special events and administering the ordinances of the church. The candidate must possess the biblical and spiritual qualities as outlined in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9 and must adhere to Godly values in his/her personal as well as professional life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist Faith
Have at least a Bachelor degree from an accredited College/University and Theological Seminary training
Have a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) of pastoral experience
Must possess and have the ability to demonstrate strong biblical knowledge
Demonstrate ability to promote church growth (including a youth ministry)
Ability to demonstrate spiritual leadership
Be a visionary with sound judgement and discernment
Possess effective communication skills (written and oral); with the ability to accept constructive criticism
Be a motivator and possess the skills to demonstrate this quality
Possess effective administration skills and able to organize and lead staff; including Outreach Ministries

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Serve as administrator of the pulpit and worship ministries of the church
Strengthen and maintain oversight of church programs for all ages
Attract, develop, and retain membership by cultivating interest and the spirit of fellowship
Provide educational and growth experiences in faith and leadership training for the congregation
Provide nurturing for the membership to include visitation of the sick and shut-in, hospital visits, comfort and assistance for the bereaved and counseling for members and nonmembers
Be a visionary who can use innovative and cross-generational approaches to reach and encourage youth, young adults, as well as senior members
Oversee church discipline and manage conflict in the church; seek to reconcile relationships and promote Christian unity
Provide observance of the ordinance of Baptism, Communion, funerals, weddings, infant dedications and other duties as assigned

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants interested in applying for the position of Pastor must submit the following information by July 8, 2024

How to Submit your Application:

1. Send a letter and resume to: cmbcsearch@yahoo.com (Preferred method)

2. Or mail it to the church address listed below – ATTN: Pastoral Search Committee

3. You can also drop your information off in the secured mailbox at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church 5191 Keith Byars Sr. Way (Hoover Ave.) Dayton, Ohio 45417- ATTN: Pastoral Search Committee

Include a copy of minister license, ordination certificates, degrees, and any other qualifying documents
Include your mailing address, telephone number and email address
Include three (3) letters of recommendation from

Clergy
Layperson
Personal

Recent videos of two to three sermons and one video of you teaching bible study (delivered via a web-based link).

Other Pertinent Information

Initial contract for 1 year
Travel will be at the candidates expense
Final candidates must consent to reference check, criminal history background check, drug screening test
Credit/financial check (performed by outside agency for confidentiality)

All information obtained as part of this additional reference process will be treated as “Confidential.”

Salary range $50,000-58,000 dollars per year. Salary will be commensurate with experience and annual evaluations.

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