Berean Baptist Church – LEAD PASTOR

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Denomination: Baptist

Weekly Attendance:  500

Location: Portage, MI

The Role: Lead Pastor

Meet Berean Baptist Church:

Berean began in embryo form when Bethel Baptist Church began thinking of starting a church during the ministry of its lead pastor, Dr. Mark Jackson. Sixty-one charter members met & officially organized Berean Baptist Church on March 31, 1969. Since its conception, Berean has grown its campus size, congregation, and has added many thriving ministries. Berean loves the community of Portage and values God-Glorifying Worship, Bible-Centered Teaching, Ever-Expanding Witness, Christ-Centered Transformation, Grace-Grounded Relationships, Truth-Anchored Relevance, Open-Handed Generosity, God-Dependent Prayer, and Eternity-Rooted Hope!

About the Lead Pastor:

Berean is looking for a Lead Pastor who will build on the existing vision of the church and who will challenge our congregation to become more in step with Jesus. This is someone who will shepherd, guide, and be an example on stage and in our hallways.

The Lead Pastor’s Responsibilities Include:

As Spiritual Leader:

Devoting themselves to in-depth study and the exegetical preaching of God’s Word
Meeting the spiritual needs of the congregation through practical lifestyle teaching, prayer ministry, and a  call to evangelism
Guiding and encouraging Deacons and Missionaries as they minister
Utilizing available resources to stay current in their field
Providing spiritual counsel
Leading in any necessary church discipline in order to keep the body pure

As Administrative Leader:

Leading business meetings, including being an ex-officio member of all committees
Setting goals and encouraging Berean staff and members to achieve God’s vision
Guiding and evaluating pastoral and office staff
Promoting missions ministries, both foreign and local
Overseeing of special needs and occasions such as hospital stays, weddings, funerals, etc.
Promoting growth through new membership, including church expansion and planting
Overseeing the development and execution of an annual budget
Managing all financial matters effectively

What You Bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

Education & Experience

Required:

Ministry-related Master’s degree
Prior pastoral ministry experience in the lead pastor role
Meet the pastor qualifications as outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
Fully embrace the Doctrinal Statement of Berean
Be or become a member of Berean, and live a lifestyle in accordance with the Leadership Standard put forth in the Constitution for Pastors and Deacons
Have a shepherd’s heart for leading the people one stands among (1 Peter 5:2).

Preferred:

Master’s of Divinity degree
10 years of pastoral ministry in churches of 300+, with 4 years in the lead pastor role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective at shepherding the congregation and staff
Strategic thinking skills
Building organizational capacity
Ability to hold self and others accountable
Ability to encourage congregation excitement and engagement
Able to build on existing vision

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

Upholds solid biblical preaching
Preserves unity
Open to new things and ideas
Evangelistic
Relational and connects well with people
Promotes team unity
Devotes themselves to personal prayer and Bible study

What it’s Like to Live in Portage, MI:

Berean is located on the western edge of Portage, Michigan, a city of nearly 50,000 residents. Portage (primarily suburban) and Kalamazoo (primarily urban) are immediately adjacent to each other and form the two main cities in Kalamazoo County, which has a population over 260,000. Although the majority of Berean’s membership is from Portage or Kalamazoo, a significant portion of its membership comes from the rapidly developing Texas Township and Mattawan areas, as well as the rural communities of Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, and Three Rivers.

The Portage area is known for its parks, recreation, lakes, and manufacturing. Portage is the site of Pfizer’s largest manufacturing facility and Stryker’s world headquarters. The school systems in Portage and the surrounding areas are well recognized, and many amenities and community programs are available for participation.

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