Ministry Info
- We are looking for a spirit filled individual who is committed to Biblical teaching and invested in building relationships with the congregation and community.
- Previous experience is an asset.
- A believer who agrees with the NABC statement of beliefs and code of ministerial ethics.
- Graduate of a Bible based seminary
- A detailed job description is available.
- Ebenezer is located 16 kms north of the city of Yorkton, Sask. Canada. We are 20 minutes driving distance from our Bible camp.
- Parsonage is available.
- Congregation- 80
- Salary according to experience/education and the pay grid of EBC.
Job Description
Title: Senior Pastor
Job Purpose: to equip the church to implement our Vision and Mission, and strive to meet the spiritual needs of the church.
Position Reports to: the Deacon Committee.
Reporting to This Position: Pastoral Staff.
Skills and Attributes: Seminary training and experience as a Senior Pastor are preferred, loyal, faithful, honest, teachable, humble, approachable, professional.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership
- Be an active, accountable, contributing member of the Board and membership.
- Assist the Board and church in setting and achieving the Values, Vision and Mission for Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- Aid Ministry Leaders in their ministries.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pastoral leadership in a rural setting.
- Ministry
- Preach and teach original sermons that are of sound doctrine.
- Officiate Baptism and Membership Services, Funerals, Weddings, and Dedications.\
- Train and equip people in the church for leadership and service.
- Build relationships with people in the church.
- Attend SBA and NABC events.
- Be available and open to counselling those who reach out for help and be able to refer individuals to professional help as needed.
- Handle sensitive and/or confidential situations with respect and confidentiality.
- Visit the sick, shut-ins, those in nursing facilities, and others.
- Comfort those who are grieving.
- Confront sin, execute church discipline, and resolve conflict as necessary.
- In the Community
- Develop and maintain a visible presence within the community by attending activities beyond the church.
- Administrative
- Maintain a weekly activity log that will be available for review by the Deacons upon request.
- Prepare and present written reports at quarterly Board Meetings and the Annual Meeting.
- Be a member of the Nominating Committee.
- Personal
- Abide by the conduct of the Code of Ministerial Ethics outlined by the NABC.
- Lead with a passion to love and disciple others.
- Maintain a family life that honors God and a lifestyle that cares for all aspects of personal health.
- Leadership
Accountability:
- The Senior Pastor is accountable first and foremost to God and His Word; secondly to the Deacon Committee and membership of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- Pastoral job will be evaluated annually by the Senior Pastor, Deacon Committee, and the Board.
Contact Info
If you are interested and feel God leading please contact us at ebcsearchcommittee2@gmail.com