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Job ID #CLRYSTBCHI391321

St. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church -Chicago

Posted: 07.13.10

Baptist

ST. BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastoral Search Committee
Post Office Box 713
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Telephone: (708) 757-6800
FAX: (708)757-9864

The St. Bethel M.B. Church of Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a new pastor. After 40 years of faithful service, the Reverend John H. Rice, Sr. has retired. A pastoral search committee has been formed and commissioned by the congregation to begin reviewing applicants. We are calling all interested and qualified persons to apply.

The pastor is responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership to the St. Bethel M.B. Church by the preaching and teaching of God's Word; shepherding God's people through prayer and the ministry of the Word; managing a multi-staff team; having a vision and providing leadership for the overall direction of the whole church in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, the Deacons' Board and the Finance Board.

In addition, the pastor must possess the principal qualifications set forth in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9, and also must be ethical, have strong faith, integrity, dedication and live a lifestyle that reflects God.

A successful candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

Bachelor's Degree with training from an accredited seminary preferred (but not required); willingness to continue education
Minimum of 5 years pastoral experience preferred (but not required); Sensitivity to issues in an urbanely dejected community.
Strong expository preaching skills and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching God's Word to individuals of all ages is a necessity.
A successful candidate must wholeheartedly subscribe to the Christian doctrine and must be ordained in accordance with Biblical doctrine and procedures

Interested candidates should submit:

Resume (including a recent photograph);
Recording of two sermons preached on different occasions; and
Three (3) letters of recommendation.

Mail this information, along with a cover letter to the church address, Attention Deacon Willie Brand, Chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee, Post Office Box 713, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Any inquiries or questions may be directed to Deacon Willie Brand or Minister Rita Richardson at (708) 757-6800.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you and are prayerfully seeking God's provision for just the right person to be our next pastor.

Yours in Christ's Service

St. Bethel Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee