Qualifications for Pastoral Candidates -- Skills/Strengths Desired
Candidates should be:
Outreach oriented, evangelistic, and burdened for souls
A teaching pastor
Able to preach God's word authoritatively
Able to give practical application to preaching
Able to preach all Biblical principles
Balanced in approach
Visionary
Willing to work together in unity with a plurality of Elders following God's leading
Missions minded
Able to delegate and recruit leadership
Able to confront issues in love
Able to provide biblical counseling
Committed to discipleship and mentoring
An encourager of youth and children's ministries
Holding firm to our Statement of Faith
Experience
We are looking for a seminary or Bible college graduate, preferably with experience in a leadership role in the church.
Personal Characteristics
We are looking for a man who cares about people, is personable, and able to witness. We desire a man who has a proper balance between home and church and if he is married, has a supportive wife (and family).
Benefits
Health insurance, vacation time, conference time, reimbursement for ministry expenses, & retirement.