Pastor

Shepherd Bible Church

Shepherd, MT.

Job Description:

Pastor, Shepherd Bible Church

THE BIG PICTURE
Shepherd Bible Church is seeking a full-time Pastor to shepherd the congregation and preach weekly. In addition to being a sound Bible teacher, a qualified candidate should have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. We are seeking a Pastor who is committed to the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the edification of Christians through the teaching of the fullness of God’s Word, and the fervent promotion of evangelism both locally and worldwide (Acts 1:8).

The Church
Shepherd Bible Church is a financially healthy, debt free church.

Our long-term Pastor is retiring,

Our attendance averages from 40-60 people on a Sunday Morning.

We have an active AWANA program with 40-60 people each night

We have an active Women’s Bible study

We are missions minded, a large percentage of our offerings go to missions

We believe in the power of prayer and maintain an active prayer chain

Our church is in Shepherd, Montana, a small community 10 miles from Billings, Montana, the largest city in Montana, population 117,000. Billings is a major medical and financial hub for Montana and surrounding states. Shepherd is a major agricultural and ranching community.

As part of our articles of faith, we believe in the scriptures of the Old and New

Testaments as inspired by God inerrant in the original writings and are of supreme and final authority in faith and life (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21). Our Statement of Faith is published on our website, www.shepherdbiblechurch.org

The Candidate

We are seeking a Pastor who lives out and proclaims the Gospel, embodying a genuine calling to share the Good News. Led by the Holy Spirit, he will both publicly from the pulpit and in his private life invite people to accept Christ by faith. The candidate we seek should be driven by a strong desire to see others receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and grow in their spiritual maturity, shepherding by example. A potential pastor should fulfill the scriptural qualifications for a church leader as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9

Education requirements

Applicant must have a minimum 2-year Bible College, Bible Institute, or Seminary training

Job Description
Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation, fostering a culture of faith, love, and service.

Serve as an ex officio member of the Deacon Board. He is seen as a leader among equals.

Develop and deliver engaging, biblically based weekly sermons during worship services, special occasions and events.

Plan and lead services, collaborating with other ministries in the church, ensuring that services are meaningful and spiritually enriching

Lead in the administration of the two ordinances of the church: baptism by immersion and communion.

Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick, counseling those in need, and offering support during times of crisis.            Work with church leadership to establish and execute a vision and strategic plan for the church.

As a member of the Deacon Board, over see the administration and management of church operations, including budgeting, and financial planning.

Regular and transparent communication with the church leaders, ministry leaders, and the congregation is essential.

This is a full-time position; the Pastor is expected to manage their time between service hours and out-of-office ministry as needed.

The Compensation

We are offering a competitive salary and retirement. Other benefits may be negotiated.

We do not have a parsonage.

The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website At www.shepherdbiblechurch.org.

If interested, please submit your resume (preferably with you and your family’s picture) and any questions you may have to the address below along with a few sentences to give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Shepherd Bible Church.

Please send your resume and these questions to the Pulpit committee chairman:

Philip Witschi

1230 Grubstake Circle Billings, MT 59105

(406)670-8014

philroswit@gmail.com