Heritage Baptist Church (Clarks Summit, PA) Lead Pastor - LancasterSearch

Heritage Baptist Church (Clarks Summit, PA) Lead Pastor

THE BIG PICTURE

Heritage Baptist church () is seeking a full time Lead Pastor. 

Requirements

PRIMARY MISSION/PURPOSE 

The Lead Pastor will function as the Pastoral Team Leader of Heritage Baptist Church. He will work with the pastoral team to provide spiritual oversight of the church. He will give direction to the shepherding and equipping responsibilities of the church for the purpose of making disciples who make disciples. He will be committed to helping more people become more like Jesus. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

·       He will serve as the primary teacher and preacher of God’s Word and share that responsibility with others as part of the disciple-making process. We would expect that initially, he would preach 80-85% of the time (not including vacation) so as to get acquainted with the church. 

·       He, along with the Pastoral Team, will work closely together to ...
§ equip the church, give direction and accountability for the day-to-day operations of the church, and shepherd the flock.
§ give vision to the church and its various ministries and provide leadership in the accomplishing of the mission of the church. 

·       In his relationship with the Pastoral Team, he must be a team player and a team builder who enjoys and values a team dynamic. He must be comfortable functioning as the first among equals. 

·       He will continue to develop a culture of discipleship and model Great Commission thinking both in the ministry of the church and outreach into the community. 

·       He will be a regular and compassionate presence in the lives of the church and community. This will include appropriate pastoral care. He will ensure that Biblical Counseling is available for those in need. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Meet the requirements for the office of a pastor/overseer/elder as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. 

·       Evidence a dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines. 

·       Understand and be committed to the mission, philosophy, and doctrinal statement of Heritage Baptist Church. 

·       Possess successful local church ministry experience that include the following competencies:
§ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups in the church and community both with verbal and written abilities. 

§ Organizational skills ... accurate and efficient with details, dependable and self- disciplined. 

·       Exhibit critical-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. 

·       A bachelor’s degree is required, with advanced education preferred. 

 

MINISTRY POSITION AND MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS WORK HOURS 

The Lead Pastor is a full-time position that requires a minimum of 45 hours per week. 

Benefits

SALARY 

The Lead Pastor is a salaried position paid in the range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year. 

 

BENEFITS 

The Lead Pastor will receive health insurance benefits as provided under the current plan. The church pays 80% of the premium. The plan and benefits offered are subject to change from year to year.

Heritage Baptist Church also funds a Health Savings Account which is subject to change from year to year. 

Heritage Baptist Church maintains a 403(b)-retirement program that currently pays 3% of salary. Although there is no matching or contribution by the church for this position, the employee may make individual contributions to the plan through payroll deduction. 

Time off is based on the “Paid Time Off Policy” of the church. 

 

The Process

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

 

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at Heritage Baptist Church?

 

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church?

 

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

 

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to

 

 

The expectation of this minister is to nurture the middle school and high school teenagers in the areas of worship, fellowship, outreach and discipleship. The minister is required to assess the needs of the youth, set the vision, plan and execute curriculum and events, preach and teach the word of God, and review the ministry progress with the board, the youth ministry team, and the parents. It is expected that the minister will be a team player and a communicator; it is not expected that the youth minister will do everything him/herself, but he/she must be able to work with the youth ministry deacon, the adult and youth volunteers and delegate responsibilities. It is expected that the youth minister may spend time with the youth outside the church in more casual or fun settings. Outside of the heart of a shepherd, organizational skills are very important for the position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective youth minister provides a self-evaluation on his/her strengths and weaknesses as a youth minister and team player. There is a part-time pastor’s assistant who supports the Mandarin ministry pastor, the English ministry pastor (open position), the children minister, and the youth minister. Founded in 1981, Wilmington Community Evangelical Church (WCEC) is a bi-cultural and bilingual (Mandarin Chinese and English) church committed to building up the kingdom of God in Northern Delaware and the surrounding Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Average Sunday attendance is around 250 of which ~40-60 people attend the English Sunday service, with the remainder attending the Mandarin Sunday service. A typical English Sunday service includes youth, parents of the youth, college students, young professionals, and adults. The church currently has a Mandarin ministry pastor and a full time children’s minister. The average attendance of the weekly youth ministry Friday night activity is between 40 and 60. The church is currently in the process of searching for an English ministry pastor who is expected to be a close coworker with the youth minister. Knowledge of Chinese Culture and Mandarin Chinese is an advantage but not a qualification for the candidate. The vision of the church is “Mission and Planting 宣教與拓植”. Two churches have been planted: One in West Chester, PA [West Chester Chinese Evangelical Church 威徹斯特主恩堂] and another in Bear, DE [New Castle Chinese Evangelical Church 新城主恩堂/Gospel Christ for All Nations] in 2000 and 2007, respectively, with steady growth witnessed in both. The mission of the English Ministry is “Empowering people to serve God in a cross-cultural community through transformed living”. General Qualifications Evangelical faith Education: Bible college graduate or Master’s of Divinity Shepherding experience preferred Spiritual Qualifications Living a life of faith in Jesus Christ Demonstrating a passion for shepherding students Ministry Qualifications A vision for youth ministry Able to recruit and if needed train adult volunteers in youth ministry Able to communicate with youth and parents General Responsibilities Preach and teach Conduct ordinances, e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc. Conduct visitation and counseling Collaborate with youth ministry leaders of nearby churches for joint youth ministries Specific Responsibilities -Plan and lead the development of a comprehensive youth ministry in accordance with the long range ministry vision. -Set annual ministry goals and develop plans to achieve such goals -Organize and/or lead weekly Sunday School classes for youths -Recruit and train a ministry team of youth leaders (Student Ministry Team) -Organize an adult youth ministry leadership team (and train if needed) -Organize and/or lead weekly youth ministry events on Friday nights, or additional days as required -Organize special Youth Ministry events, e.g., youth-parent seminars, youth retreat, 30-hrs Famine, Gospel Jam, etc. -Involvement with in-campus ministries in local high schools -Develop and oversee the annual budget for youth ministries Participate in ministry meetings, such as monthly meetings of the church Elder and Deacon Board, and the English Ministry Team -Share responsibility preaching in the Sunday Morning Worship Service