Associate Pastor jobs in Jamestown, NY

Pastor -  Chestnut Street Baptist Church

 

Competitive salary, relocation assistance, housing and some paid utilities, paid vacation and conference time, along with a flexible schedule. 

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• 2 weeks paid vacation

• 1 week paid conference

• Attractive, spacious parsonage with many paid utilities

• Relocation assistance

Chestnut Street Baptist Church is located in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. Port Allegany is a rural town situated in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Central Pennsylvania. Chestnut Street Baptist Church was founded in January 1994. It is an independent, fundamental, Bible-believing Baptist church.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The pastor is responsible for the oversight of the church body; providing spiritual and strategic leadership to the congregation. The pastor will ensure that the practices and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support the church’s activities.

• Oversee all aspects of the ministry

• Active member of the church congregation by attending all services and all church events

• Work closely with all the officers and committees of the church

• Conduct Sunday morning and Sunday evening worship services (includes opening of service, lead songs and prepare/present sermons)

• Conduct the Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting

• Conduct the ordinance of communion

• Conduct baptismal services

• Moderate all church business meetings

• Provides visitation to members and attendees in homes, hospitals and nursing facilities

• Performs wedding ceremonies and conducts funerals when requested

Qualifications:

• Preferred but not required: Bible college/seminary training, 3 years’ experience

• Has received and accepted a calling from God for pastoral ministry

• Good communication skills

• Able to work well with those in leadership positions, be a team player

• Have a servant’s attitude

• Strong commitment to personal spiritual growth

• Must live a personal life exemplary of a mature Christian

• Promote unity among the church family

Schedule:

• Sunday morning and Sunday evening services

• Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting

• Any church meetings/activities

• On call