Lead Pastor Job at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Cedar Rapids, IA

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  • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Job Overview
The Lead Pastor of Maranatha Bible Church (MBC) shall be a maturing disciple of Jesus who is dedicated to the study of the Bible, to prayer, and a man who is dedicated to serving Christ in the local church by equipping the saints for the work of ministry.

The following job description is a general outline of the major duties of the Lead Pastor. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nor is the listing of an item below intended to indicate that the Lead Pastor has the exclusive responsibility for that item.

Vision and Leadership

  • The Lead Pastor will be committed to prayer by seeking God’s face to discern the direction that God is calling MBC.
  • Encourage a culture of prayer and lifelong discipleship within MBC’s congregation and leadership.
  • Accountable to the Board of Elders and will attend elder meetings to provide and receive input and feedback.
  • Lead, supervise, and coach pastoral staff and ministry directors in all areas of ministry.

Preaching and Teaching

  • The Lead Pastor will be the primary Sunday morning communicator and is responsible for preparing and delivering an engaging and relevant, Christ-Centered weekly sermon so that gospel-oriented, biblical truth is taught and applied to transform lives, while collaborating with the Worship Pastor to unify each Sunday worship experience and crafting an expository preaching calendar.
  • Devote significant time to the study of scriptures and to personal prayer time
  • Other qualified men may periodically fill the pulpit under the direction and coaching from the Lead Pastor.
  • The Lead Pastor will participate in, and occasionally be asked to lead, Sunday morning Equipping Hour gatherings as availability and desire dictate.

Pastoral Care

  • Provide pastoral counseling, prayer, and support to individuals and families in times of crisis and need.
  • Conduct special events such as weddings, baby dedications, funerals, and baptisms as needed.
  • Shared responsibility with pastoral staff and elders to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and homes of congregation members to offer spiritual care.

Qualifications ( equivalent combination of education and experience )

  • Biblically qualified as an elder, in keeping with 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
  • Aligns theologically with MBC’s Statement of Faith
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership.
  • Strong preaching and teaching skills, able to communicate Biblical truths in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to cast vision, lead, and mentor a staff and congregation with love, compassion, and humility.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple teams within the church, along with strong conflict resolution skills; able to receive criticism that may not always be warranted while pursuing peace as much as possible.
  • Committed to growing in personal discipleship to Jesus and ongoing professional development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in theology, Biblical studies, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

How To Apply
All interested candidates should submit their resume, 3 references, and links to 2 preaching samples to [email protected]

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Sunday, Day shift,

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