Vacancy Announcement
Bethesda Baptist Church
District of Columbia
Opening Date: June 10, 2013/Closing Date: August 5, 2013
Bethesda Baptist Church is seeking a Pastor who meets the requirements set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9, with training in spiritual leadership, pastoral counseling, and church administration. Interested persons should mail all requested information in this announcement to the address below, no later than August 5, 2013.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
• Must be a born-again, spirit-filled, and divinely called man (minister) having strong family and community values who meets the requirements set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Must be a positive role model who exhibits moral and ethical conduct.
• Must be able to preach and teach God’s Word.
• Must be willing to follow the Constitution and By-Laws of Bethesda Baptist Church.
• Must be a licensed and ordained Baptist minister.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of church pastoral experience.
• Must have a clear understanding of Baptist doctrines, church policies and church procedures and be willing to abide by them.
• Must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree; a Master’s degree in Religion, Theology, or Divinity is preferred.
• Must be willing to work with all age groups and have a particular ability to minister to children, youth, and young adults.
• Must be able to develop a vision for the spiritual growth and development of the church.
• Must be willing to regularly visit and minister to the sick, shut-in, and bereaved members.
• Must consent to a background check.
All applicants should provide the following:
• Letter of Interest in 200 words or less, explaining why you believe the Lord is leading you to pursue this position
• License to preach & Certificate of Ordination
• Resume
• Copy of College Degree(s) or transcript(s)
• Proof of completion of all accredited theological training
• Name, address, and telephone numbers of three (3) references with no more than two (2) coming from ordained ministers.
All credentials should be forwarded to: Sis. Tonia Brown, Chairperson
Bethesda Baptist Church
Pastoral Search Committee
P.O. Box 90060
Washington, D. C. 20090
Filed under: Vacant Churches
