Vacant Church: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Saginaw, Michigan (Deadline: October 30, 2013)

Pastor Vacancy Announcement 

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

810 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

989- 753-5282

Position Overview:

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of Saginaw, Michigan is seeking a full-time pastor called by God to serve as the spiritual leader of the congregation. The pastor‘s responsibility is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the Bible, to provide Christian leadership in all areas of the church and to engage in pastoral care of the congregation. The pastor is also responsible for the overall leadership of the day-to-day operations of the church, services, membership and promoting the spiritual interest and growth of the church.

Major Qualifications

 Ordained Baptist Minister who has through knowledge of all Baptist doctrine and beliefs.

 The ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound, inspirational, and spirit filed sermons.

 The ability to provide Bible-based teaching; a very capable teacher of God’s Word.

 A vision for growing church membership that is rooted in the Word of God.

 Must possess a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of senior level pastoral experience in an established Baptist church.

 A commitment to and experience with increasing the numbers and spiritual development of youth and young adults in the congregation.

 A commitment to Christian education, missions, evangelism and outreach.

 Exceptional standards of personal character, ethics; moral integrity must be above reproach.

 Strong commitment to providing ongoing discipleship training for ministry leaders including deacons, trustees and associate ministers.

 Demonstrates competence in leadership, management and communications (oral and written).

 Works closely with the Deacon Board and directs the ministry of the other pastoral and support staff of the church.

 The ability to identify and communicate goals and effective strategies for leading the church through change.

 Strong commitment to local district, state and national missions.

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Minimum Qualifications

 Seminary trained, Bachelor Degree in Theology discipline preferred or 2 years toward a

Theological Degree from an accredited seminary.

 Three (3) years previous pastoral experience

How to Apply

Required Documents 

All interested and qualified persons must submit an initial candidate package consisting of copies of the following information:

1. A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional, and educational experience.

2. Copy of ministerial license and ordination certificate.

3. Copy of degree(s) (certified copy maybe requested at a later date).

4. Four recommendation letters (clergy (2), professional (1), and personal (1).

5. Any other supporting documents you wish to submit.

6. A Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church application requested via email at tmbc810@yahoo.com

7. Background check required for all finalist.

All information submitted will be treated as “confidential”. Additional information may be requested and/ or required.

Submission

Submit the initial candidate package by mail to:

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

c/o Pastoral Search Committee

810 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

The deadline for all information to be postmarked or submitted is October 30, 2013. Any candidate package postmarked after October 30, 2013 will not be considered.

NOTE: Missing information may result in automatic disqualification. Final candidates will be notified and asked to provide additional information later in the selection process.

Pastoral Candidate Application

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 

810 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

Association of Churches Affiliation 

Saginaw Valley District Association, Wolverine State Baptist Convention, National Baptist Convention, USA Inc. 

1) Personal Information 

Name: ______________________________________________________ Single ____________ Married_____________

Present Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: _______________________ Zip Code: ________________

Phone Number: (Home) ___________________________________ (Cell) _____________________________________

(Work) _________________________________Email: ____________________________________________________

2) A. Educational Preparation