Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Branford

Branford, CT

Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor

Posted on: August 26, 2021

Job Description:

The First Baptist Church of Branford Connecticut (https://www.firstbaptistbranford_noemail/) is seeking a new Senior Pastor following the retirement of our current pastor after 23 years of leading our Church. Our Church is an American Baptist Church that was founded in 1838. We embrace our traditions but are not afraid to move in new directions.

Responsibilities include:
Lead and preach at worship services including Sunday morning, and special services.
Teach weekly Bible Study.
Assist in training teachers and leaders for the various ministries of the church.
Provide spiritual counseling and share the Gospel with new people, preparing them for baptism and church membership.
Advise and direct people to available professional counseling in times of crises.
Prepare couples for marriage and officiate weddings.
Counsel grieving families and conduct funeral services.
Guide the spiritual life of the church, visit the hospitalized and homebound, and serve_noemailmunion, all with the support of the deacons.
Administer and supervise the church office and all staff.
Attend, as ex-officio member, all board and_noemailmittee meetings.
Represent the church in the_noemailmunity, state, and national affiliations.
Help develop programs enabling the church to reach out to the_noemailmunity to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Assist with audio-visual recordings of Sunday worship.
 

Qualifications:

The Candidate should be a graduate with a M. Div. or higher degree from an accredited seminary, with at least 5 years of pastoral experience, and ordained by an established denomination.

The Candidate should provide:

An up-to-date resume with a personal biography.
A brief (3-5 paragraph) statement of calling into ministry.
Two video or audio sermon files, one of which has been delivered within the last year. Can be sent as an email attachment or hyperlinks to webpages.
Three ministry references.
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Senior Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Baptist - American
Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
First Baptist Church of Branford
Contact Name:
CHARLES ANDRES
Address1:
11 Hopkins Court
Address2:
City:
Branford
State or Province:
CT
ZIP Code:
06405
Country:
United States
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Contact Email:
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