Lead Pastor - Albuquerque Bible Church (Albuquerque, NM)

Job Description

Job Description

Albuquerque Bible Church (Albuquerque, NM) – Lead Pastor

The Big Picture

Albuquerque Bible Church ( is searching for a full-time Lead Pastor.

The Qualifications

We are looking for the following qualification based on Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.

These qualifications include:

· Must have a good reputation among church members (beyond reproach)

• A Faithful husband (not a womanizer)
  
• Is known to use wise judgement (church & home)
  
• Shows graciousness to others & is welcoming to church visitors
  
• Able to teach expository & topical lessons (preferred)
  
• Shuns alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
  
• Acts as a peacemaker
  
• Is not a lover of money
  
• Is a godly family leader that has the respect of his wife & children
  
• Has a proven leadership track record in his community with at least 5 years leadership experience in a Christian organization or 3 years experience as a Pastor in an evangelical church
  
• Must be an ordained minister from a reputable organization or church
  

The Pastor must be of like-minded beliefs and must agree to abide within the Constitution and By Laws of the Albuquerque Bible Church. Albuquerque Bible Church is a non-denominational, non-charismatic, traditional Bible-believing fellowship located in the north Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albuquerque Bible Church exists... To honor and glorify God by obeying Jesus' command to make disciples of all people groups. We accomplish this through our Mission and Core Values.

Our Mission

• Reaching our community and beyond with the good news that Jesus saves (Luke 15, 19:10)
  
• Teaching believers through the Bible how to love God and love their neighbors as themselves (Col. 1:28; Matthew 22:37-40)
  
• Sending those believers back out into the world to share with others the story of how Jesus saved them (Rom. 10:13-15; Acts 1:8)
  

Our Core Values

Foundational

• The Bible: authoritative, inerrant, our standard for truth and obedience
  
• Christ-Centered Living: loving the Lord God with our whole hearts
  
• Dependency on God: for every area of our lives
  
• Prayer: individual and corporate prayer as crucial in doing God's work
  
• Equipping Believers for a passion-driven, gift-based ministry
  
• Missions: taking Christ to the nations by giving and praying
  

Ministry

• Loving Relationships: acceptance, caring for others, forgiving
  
• Traditional Worship: giving praise and worship to our Lord and Savior by singing songs in our hymn book along with our talented pianist and worship team
  
• Bible Study: for spiritual growth and relationship building
  
• Strengthening Families: through our children's ministries and adult church services
  

The Compensation

30,000 plus housing to start with, increases to coincide with growth

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor for Albuquerque Bible Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor at Albuquerque Bible Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Albuquerque Bible Church.

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to View email address on ziprecruiter.com