Part-time Music Pastor

CHURCH PROFILE

• COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS

WISE BAPTIST CHURCH

SPIRITUAL AND DOCTRINAL CHARACTERISTICS

Faithfully preaching and teaching the word of God without Exalting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in all preaching and ministry.

PERSONAL CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY

Models’ humility, recognizing ministry as service, not self-exaltation, o Trustworthy, honest, dependable, and consistent in both private and public life.

• PREACHING AND TEACHING QUALITIES

Protects the congregation from false teaching and can exhort and o Practical Application. Connects biblical truth with everyday life for spiritual growth. Someone who listens to and counsels church members with patience consideration of their unique circumstances in an effort to help them grow in spiritual Have the ability to train others and empower believers for ministry.

COMMUNITY EXAMPLE

o Represents Christ faithfully in the church and the broader community to avoid bringing disgrace to the ministry. • Keeps the church focused on evangelism, discipleship, and Promotes harmony and reconciliation within the body of Christ. Manages church resources wisely and transparently. Continues to grow in Scripture, theology, and godly wisdom.

HISTORIC SKETCH OF CHURCH:

o Sometime prior to June 19, 1875, a Baptist church was organized in the Hurricane section 1875 and 1899, this group of believers worshipped under different church names, and The formal organization of Wise Baptist Church occurred on April 2, 1899, with 19 charter pastor. Church to First Baptist Church, with this name continuing until 1941 when the name reverted to Wise Baptist Church. After the church was formally organized, the Wise Baptists met in a Methodist church building for three years. In 1902, a wooden church building was constructed on the same site as the present church complex. wooden building burned in 1910, church meetings were again held in the Methodist church until Wise Baptist Church was rebuilt in 1911-12. o In 1950, a Sunday School classroom addition was built on the rear of the sanctuary, with a separate fellowship hall (now the Youth Building) added in 1967. A renovation, including As the church grew and needed more space for the Sunday School Department, the old Wise Town Hall across the street from the church was acquired in 1996 and later sold in 2003. As the church continued its growth, the members took on the challenge of building a new facility. A building project was launched in 2002, and the new church building was completed and occupied in 2004. o *Following is a list of pastors who have served Wise Baptist Church since 1899:

• Dudley Pomeroy (Interim Pastor 1980 – 1982)
• Bill Tatum (Intentional Interim Pastor 2009 – 2011)
• o Church Membership: 110

o Wednesday Night Meal and Bible Study: 25-40 o Sunday School: 40-50 o Sunday Morning Service: 50-75 ** Bible Study and Sunday Service are both available to view online** • o Traditional, with occasional blended music

• CHURCH COVENANT:

assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body o The government of this church is vested in the body of believers who compose it. churches. It is the intent of this church to cooperate with the Wise Baptist Association, o Centrality of Christ – In all that we seek to do, the Church seeks to honor Christ. believe that Jesus is the Christ and that he was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, o Caring and Compassion – We value the privilege and power of prayer as the foundation of a caring and compassionate ministry to our members and the community at large. God’s dear children, we may boldly approach the throne of grace to intercede for one another and others in the community. o Unity with Diversity – We value this local congregation of God’s people called Wise Baptist Church, comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds, all redeemed by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, unified by Christian love and the power of the Holy Christian faith. We value Christian education, based on Biblical principles and the and personal spiritual growth. settings in providing both educational opportunities and meaningful Christian o Outreach and Missions – We value ALL people as God’s special creation, endowed with the ability to know God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. promote missions (local, national and international) as a powerful means of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world, as a means of meeting urgent physical o Wise Baptist Church exists to provide a welcoming place for worship, study, and o Wise Baptist Church seeks to grow in its unique role in fulfilling God’s plan in this community, consistently following God’s guidance and direction, balancing the Church’s resources between the needs of the congregation, needs of the surrounding community, and needs of the World. • o Part-time Music Director, Part-time Administrative Assistant o Volunteer Wednesday night meal preparation o Ministry Staff – $125,970 ▪ Pastor compensation would include salary (including housing allowance) + medical and life insurance coverage paid by the Church + retirement benefits paid by the Church. Pastor benefits also include reimbursable car, business, travel, ministry, and WEBSITE – wisebaptist.FACEBOOK – Wise Baptist Church Wise Baptist Church is located in the county seat Town of Wise in the corner of high-quality coal changed forever the course of history for the Town of Wise and the surrounding as well as newly developed graduate programs with degrees and certificates, UVA-Wise offers a hands-on academic environment with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The community is deeply rooted in family tradition, local heritage and moral values. town has several family-owned businesses and restaurants and local shopping centers, as well as Wise is also home to Camp Bethel (a local Christian brings to the County approximately 35 programs a year of diverse and high quality artists and art education programs including theater, music groups, and visual art programs. academic and athletic programs. Numerous other programs in athletics and in the arts are also available for children and teens throughout the County. The Church is blessed to have many members of the business and professional community as members. Wise Baptist “the little brick church in the county seat” is a unique place for fellowship with family and friends.