Details for Meadow Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a pastor

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Meadow Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., is currently seeking a pastor to lead our congregation and provide spiritual counseling, leadership and supervision for implementing that vision through the various ministries of the church. To do this, a team approach should be developed with all staff members (paid and unpaid) and with all ministry groups and leaders of the church.

BIBLICAL QUALIFICATIONS:    1 Timothy 3:1-7 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS INCLUDING:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible.
  • Strong religious conviction.
  • Strong character.
  • Impartiality.
  • Public speaking.
  • Compassion for struggles and concerns of others.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Experience.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Provide personal and premarital counseling or provide resources.
  • Leadership skills.

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

Strategic thinking; delegation; communication; integrity; empathy; flexibility; enthusiasm; willingness to listen; perseverance; honesty; selflessness; decisiveness; trust.

PASTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

      Provide spiritual guidance to the congregants.

        Serve as a church leader, positively and consistently representing his faith.

  •  Serve as ex-officio in all aspects of church function.
  •  Preparing weekly sermons, preaching and structuring the worship services.
  •  Collaborate with Music Minister to integrate music into church services.
  • Upon request officiate special services such as weddings, baptisms and funerals.
  • Oversee prayer or Bible study groups.
  • Develop programs to encourage spiritual growth.

Additional job responsibilities may include: Overseeing management of all areas of the congregation’s ministry, supporting, overseeing and evaluating congregation staff, holding regular deacon and staff meetings to coordinate ministries, and ensuring church facilities are functioning.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One (1) year minimum experience working as a pastor.
  • Working toward or have a theology degree.
  • Divine calling to serve.
  • Licensed and ordained.
  • He will show respect for our traditional congregational policy — pastor-led, deacon-served, church approved.
  • His immediate accountability group is the current deacon-body officers.
  • He will be responsible for securing appropriate guest speakers when he is not available.
  • Pastor is responsible for guiding the church in caring for the emotional and spiritual support needs of our church family.

Send resume to mhbcministry@gmail.com, or mail to Meadow Hill Baptist Church, 5513 Minor Lane, Louisville, Ky.  40219.

4/23/2023

Pastor Search Team

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