07/16/2024
Third Baptist Church Pastoral Search Announcement
Accepting resumes from 7/16/24 to 8/17/24.
Third Baptist Church of Suffield, Inc. is seeking a spiritual leader who has been called by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; to feed the flock of God and oversee the ministries of the church; to serve as teacher and shepherd of the congregation and as the administrator of church operations. The Church desires a pastor who will rely on the Holy Spirit and lead by following Jesus’ principles, commands, and statutes, as described in I Timothy 3:1-7, Acts 6:4, 1 Peter 5:1-4 and 2 Timothy 4: 1-5 .The Church seeks a pastor who will lead by example through Christ-like character, personal integrity, and individual discipleship.
Please see below for qualifications, responsibilities and info regarding how to submit resumes and cover letters.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preaching and Teaching
Leadership within the context of a congregational style of church governance
Caring for the needs of God’s people by counseling, prayer, and ministry wherever needed, including visiting the sick and shut-in
Administering the church ordinances of the Baptist doctrine (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper etc. )
Leadership and coordination of support for missions and outreach on local, national, and international levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1-2 years of pastoral and or ministerial experience
Certificate, Bachelors or Master’s Degree from Seminary is preferred (but not required)
For those called to serve the church in a leadership role, understanding the biblical qualifications of a pastor is essential for fulfilling the pastoral duties.
The applicant must be a fundamental ordained minister of Missionary Baptist denominations. If he or she is not ordained he or she must comply with this demand at the discretion of the church.
Applicants must subscribe to the Covenant, Articles of Faith and Constitution of the church.
Please mail or email your resume and cover letter to the addresses listed below.
Church mailing address:188 Kent Ave. Suffield, CT 06078
Church email address:[email protected]