Teaching Pastors
Senior Pastor
• Lead Sunday Services with a commitment to exegetical and expository preaching
• Facilitate periodic Bible studies, discussions, and meetings to go deeper into God’s word and build unity around what He is doing in the church
• Clear communicator of scripture, able to teach biblical truth with grace and humility
• Doctrinal alignment with Area Bible
• Foster spiritual growth toward maturity and wisdom within the church body Pastoral Care
• Ability to provide pastoral/biblical counseling
• Intentionally engage in the lives of the attendees of ABF
• Oversee the systematic, regular visitation of those unable to regularly attend services and hospital visits, also follow up visits of newcomers and actively participate in visitations
• Ability to officiate weddings and funerals within the church family Vison and Leadership
• Vision for growth in rural church ministry
• Maintain close accountability and relationship among the Elder Board, Ministry Team Leader, and other volunteer staff
• Serve as a member of the elder team
• Ensure, alongside the elder board, teaching and discipleship curriculum is in alignment with our statement of faith and church purpose Qualifications
• Meets the qualifications of an elder
• If married, a spouse who is committed to her husband’s pastoral ministry calling and uses her gifts within the church
• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
• MA or MDiv in Biblical or Pastoral studies preferred • Previous Pastoral experience preferred
To apply, please email the following to areabiblefellowship@gmail.com
- Intro Letter (make sure this briefly covers your testimony of faith, ministry calling, and general fit for this opening)
- Current Resume (make sure it includes your personal, family, work, and educational information)
- Personal/Family Photo
- 2 Sermon Samples
- 3 References (including one from current or immediate previous church leader, one from other church leader, one from previous professor)
- Links to social media accounts