Bi-vocational Pastor

University Baptist Church, Lake Charles, Louisiana is now seeking a bi-vocational pastor who is clearly called by God to a pastoral ministry. We are seeking a full doctrine driven pastor who is committed to faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word, shepherding the congregation, and leading our church in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are a congregation committed to the authority of Scripture, Christ-centered worship, biblical discipleship, and reaching our community with the Gospel. We seek a pastor who will faithfully and competently lead and promote God’s (our) church with humility, conviction and have a willingness to accept council for transparency and stewardship from all member input.

Qualifications:
-Meet all the qualifications of a pastor according to I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
-Primarily devote himself to the ministry of the Word as per Acts 6:4.
-Preach in an exegetical manner while clearly keeping the gospel as the central theme of his messages.
-Project a vision for our church to realize the mission to be witness for Christ locally and the uttermost parts of the earth in keeping with Acts 1:8.
-Have earnest relational and communication skills; will communicate both in person and through writing in a way that is approachable, clear, kind, considerate transparent and welcoming to council.
-Know how to care, shepherd and relate to people in different walks and seasons of their lives.
Preferred Qualifications:
-College Degree and/or extended evidence of significant

educational accomplishment beyond high school level.
-Church leadership position experience (pastor, deacon, etc.)

Primary Qualifications:

-Faithfully preach and teach the inerrant Word of God.

-Provide spiritual leadership and responsible actions for promoting a membership that understands the necessity of growing UBC church.

-Shepherd and disciple the congregation membership through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer as needs arise.

-Lead the church in evangelism, missions, and community outreach as seasons of witness opportunities are seen, discovered, and suggested through council of our members in order to promote UBC wholly for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

-Equip members for ministry and disciple believers of all ages.

-Work collaboratively with church staff, deacons, and ministry leaders.

-Officiate baptisms, weddings, funerals, the Lord’s Supper, and other pastoral responsibilities.

-Foster Christian unity and fellowship while helping the church grow spiritually and reach the surrounding community with the Gospel.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Resume
Personal testimony and statement of calling
Three ministry references
Resumes should be sent to:

University Baptist Church

4505 Lake Street

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605

Or email: [email protected]

We ask all applications prayerfully seek God’s direction as they consider this opportunity to serve the Lord at University Baptist Church, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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