Senior Pastor

(Ferndale, MI USA)

The New Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church

PROFILE OF CHURCH SEEKING A PASTOR


QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

The Pulpit Committee of The New Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church of Ferndale is actively recruiting for the next Pastor of the congregation. Please pass this Church Profile along to anyone interested in applying for this position. The committee feels that God has already selected the chosen Pastor and will reveal him through this process. He will be a born again, anointed, spirit-filled leader who is thoroughly versed in the Scripture and rooted in sound Bible doctrine, a man of integrity and Christian character, exhibiting the love and compassion of Christ, anointed by God in the areas of ordering worship, administering the ordinances, preaching/teaching the Word of God, passionate about winning the lost for Christ, eagerly accepting and understanding the pastoral care of the flock and the work of the ministry. It is important that applicants are married and have served in churches similar in size to New Mt. Vernon and possesses the administrative skills necessary to delegate responsibility, to appropriate church support and staff members (1 Timothy 3:1-11; Titus 1:7-9).

Strong skills in finance and budget management are necessary to assist in the planning, preparation and execution of our annual church budget while shepherding the church toward growth. The Pastor must have demonstrated ability to raise funds for church operation and outreach ministries. General knowledge of and experience with building construction and renovation will also prove beneficial.

The calling requires that the applicant have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with some course work in Biblical studies, Master of Divinity Degree or its equivalent. The candidate must have pastoral experience. Some flexibility may be allowed according to the dictates of the Holy Spirit.

Any man directed by the Holy Spirit to apply is encouraged to respond to this calling. In addition to your introductory cover letter of interest, please submit the following:
1) An updated resume with cover letter
2) An audio or video copy (Cassette/VHS or CD/DVD) of one of your sermons
3) Supply four (4) references
4) Send information regarding your ordination and schools of higher education which you have attended along with copies of your certificates, diplomas and degrees.
5) A profile of your present church including size of congregation, Sunday school and church auxiliaries. Please send any other relevant material you deem necessary to better inform the Pulpit Committee of your qualifications for this calling.
Please be advised that a thorough background check will be completed on each finalist.

PLEASE SEND ALL MATERIALS TO:
The New Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
Pulpit Committee
21009 Ithaca Avenue
Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Phone: (248) 541-3870
Fax: (248) 541-2831
E-mail: NMVBC@aol.com
Website: www.newmtvernonbaptistchurch.net

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.