Pastor - Chestnut Street Baptist Church

Job description
Pastor – Chestnut Street Baptist Church

Competitive salary, relocation assistance, housing and some paid utilities, paid vacation and conference time, along with a flexible schedule

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 week paid conference
• Attractive, spacious parsonage with many paid utilities
• Relocation assistance

Chestnut Street Baptist Church is located in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. Port Allegany is a rural town situated in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Central Pennsylvania. Chestnut Street Baptist Church was founded in January 1994. It is an independent, fundamental, Bible-believing Baptist church.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The pastor is responsible for the oversight of the church body; providing spiritual and strategic leadership to the congregation. The pastor will ensure that the practices and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support the church’s activities.
• Oversee all aspects of the ministry
• Active member of the church congregation by attending all services and all church events
• Work closely with all the officers and committees of the church
• Conduct Sunday morning and Sunday evening worship services (includes opening of service, lead songs and prepare/present sermons)
• Conduct the Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting
• Conduct the ordinance of communion
• Conduct baptismal services
• Moderate all church business meetings
• Provides visitation to members and attendees in homes, hospitals and nursing facilities
• Performs wedding ceremonies and conducts funerals when requested

Qualifications:
• Preferred but not required: Bible college/seminary training, 3 years’ experience
• Has received and accepted a calling from God for pastoral ministry
• Good communication skills
• Able to work well with those in leadership positions, be a team player
• Have a servant’s attitude
• Strong commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Must live a personal life exemplary of a mature Christian
• Promote unity among the church family

Schedule:
• Sunday morning and Sunday evening services
• Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting
• Any church meetings/activities
• On call