Pastor - Grace Baptist Church (Decatur, IL)

Grace Baptist Church  (Decatur, IL) – Pastor

The Big Picture

Grace Baptist Church (https://gbcdecatur.com) is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead and guide our congregation in fulfilling the great commission in reaching this community with the Gospel and supporting missions abroad.  Our church is a non-traditional independent Baptist church.  We are an Elder led church in which the Senior Pastor is the lead Elder. We are a loving church that values discipleship, outreach, and community involvement. We are not a KJV only church. We are not a rules oriented church. Our attendance runs around 75 currently.

Responsibilities:

Preaching and Teaching:

· Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons. 

· Teach and defend sound doctrine. 

· Lead in the administration of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. 

· Encourage spiritual growth through discipleship and Bible study. 

Shepherding and Pastoral Care:

· Provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the congregation. 

· Visit and minister to the sick, grieving, and homebound. 

· Offer biblical counseling and guidance. 

· Pray regularly for the church family. 

Leadership and Administration:

· Work alongside Elders in setting vision and direction. 

· Lead, supervise, and encourage church staff and ministry leaders. 

· Support church ministries, outreach efforts, and missions. 

· Promote unity, fellowship, and spiritual health within the church. 

Community Outreach:

· Lead the church in evangelism and community engagement. 

· Represent Grace Baptist Church within the local community. 

· Encourage members to share their faith and serve others. 

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and/or Bible theology

Ordained

Proven leadership and communications skills

Commitment to the great commission

Love for the Lord and love for His people

Basic computer skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation:

·       $55,000 Annual Salary

·       Three week paid vacation 

·       No health care plan or parsonage available. Will provide moving expenses. Will provide expenses to attend conferences that will benefit both the Pastor and the church. Will consider paying for additional schooling that, again, will benefit the Pastor and the church

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Grace Baptist church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Grace Baptist Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Grace Baptist Church?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]