Riverview Baptist Church

Riverview Baptist Church (New Milford, CT) Bi-Vocational Pastor

The Big Picture

Riverview Baptist Church (riverviewbaptistchurch.us) is seeking a bi-vocational Pastor who will oversee the church ministries guiding the church through his preaching, teaching, shepherding, and training of others to do the work of ministry.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Preaching/Teaching:

o Speak at 40+ services per year. As bi-vocational, one Sunday off each month.

o Speak at various weekday ministries.

o Speak on behalf of the church, as requested, at community events or meetings.

· Pastoral Care:

o Oversee pastoral care and counseling

o Make regular hospital visits (hospital is 2 miles away)

o Pray with people on a regular or daily basis

o Develop people to assist in the spiritual care of members and attenders.

· Discipleship:

o Supervise age-related ministries

o Ensure all ministries focus on conversion and spiritual growth

o Ensure doctrinal integrity across all ministries.

o Bring clarity to Biblical interpretation.

· Communication:

o Oversee churchwide communication with an open hand.

o Develop external communication including social media.

· Prayer Ministry:

o Establish a churchwide emphasis on prayer as a priority in ministries.

o Highlight prayer as a key component in ministry.

· General:

o Make the development of leaders one of the church’s priorities

o Work with all leadership teams of the church

o Assist in the alignment, development, and oversight of the church budget

Personal Requirements:

- A clear conversion testimony, immersion baptism, and firm call to ministry.

- Agreement with the doctrine, vision, and practices of Riverview Baptist Church.

- Passionate about personal evangelism and making reproducing disciples.

- Lead people as he reveals the fruit of the spirit in his life.

- His family, if married, must wholeheartedly and actively support his calling.

- We are seeking a non-divorced man as pastor.

- A bachelor or M.Div. from a Bible college or theological seminary.

- Preferably ordained.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Able to pass all approved church background checks

The Compensation

* Living accommodation - Parsonage

* Oil & Electricity - covered by the Church

* Salary $1000/Month

The Process

Please look over the job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these four questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the pastor for Riverview Baptist Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at Riverview Baptist Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Riverview Baptist Church?

What is your bi-vocational plan?

Please send your resume and the answers to these questions