Senior (Lead) Pastor Job - Bethel Grove Bible Church, Ithaca, New York

Bethel Grove Bible Church (http://bg_noemail/), established in 1952, is seeking a senior pastor to lead the church in following Jesus Christ to build His kingdom.
Bethel Grove Bible Church (BGBC) is a non-denominational, evangelical church located in Ithaca, the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in central NY. From a ministry perspective, opportunities are immense for making an impact both locally and globally. As a college town, Ithaca is the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College, with students representing more than 100 countries. We are blessed to be able to work toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission by embracing the transitory members of our congregation and, through them, impacting lives all over the world. The multigenerational church family consists of people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life. The children and youth are a vibrant part of the church family.

Current Ministry Goals
Intentional discipleship
Global and local outreach and mission.
Leadership development
Regional small groups

Responsibilities and Qualifications of the Senior Pastor: See the website http://bg_noemail/about-page/pastor-search/ for the_noemailplete position description.

Start Date: September 1, 2015 (or mutually agreeable to both parties)

Inquiries and Information: Please see the Bethel Grove Bible Church website (http://bg_noemail/) for more information on the church. Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to:

Electronic: Hardcopy:
Don Viands Don Viands
Senior Pastor Search Chair Senior Pastor Search Chair
bg@bg_noemail Bethel Grove Bible Church
1763 Slaterville Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Application Deadline: October 31, 2014 (applications accepted until position filled)

Application Procedures: Please send cover letter, resume, statement of faith with personal testimony, names and contact information of four references, and links to audios/videos of sermons via electronic format (e.g., PDF) to:

Don Viands
Senior Pastor Search Chair
search@bg_noemail

We prefer that candidates not send large audio and video files via email. If you do not have links to uploaded audio and video files, please send sample sermon(s) via DVD or MP3 format to the address below. If you are unable to send any materials electronically, please send hardcopies to this address.

Don Viands
Senior Pastor Search Chair
Bethel Grove Bible Church
1763 Slaterville Road
Ithaca, NY 14850