Position: Lead Pastor

Church: Northwest Bible Church

Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Church Attendance: 100

Website: https://nwbcpr.com/

See full profile (with pics) of the position, church, and area HERE.

ABOUT NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH

Northwest Bible Church is an emerging English-speaking, Bible-believing, Elder-led, non-denominational congregation of about 100 people (one-third of whom are children) meeting weekly since November 5, 2023. The congregation has emerged from a small group that began meeting in the summer of 2021. The congregation fills the need for an Evangelical English-speaking congregation that values the authority of God’s Word in a community that includes a spectrum of churches from Roman Catholic to Baptist to Pentecostal but largely worship in Spanish.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be an adaptable, adventuresome, and emotionally resilient follower of Jesus Christ, able to adjust to immersion in another culture.
• Fulfill the biblical qualifications for an Elder.
• Testify to his love for the Lord and call to pastoral ministry.
• Have a deep passion for understanding and teaching the truths of God’s Word.
• Love people, both in the church and in the community, and be able to create and sustain positive relationships with them.
• Fueled by a desire to reach the lost, he will enthusiastically support the mission of the local church to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• As an expository preacher, able to craft and deliver biblical sermons that effectively speak to both believers (new and maturing) and nonbelievers.
• As a shepherd who lovingly provides for the spiritual well-being of the congregation with timely pastoral care and spiritual direction.
• As a collaborative leader, able to walk with the Elders as together they guide the congregation into an exciting new season of ministry.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preaching—the Lead Pastor is responsible for preaching and will develop sermons through the literal-grammatical-historical method of interpretation.
• Sunday Services—the Lead Pastor is responsible for the Sunday services but will be supported by a dedicated group of volunteers.
• Congregational Life—the Lead Pastor will support the ministries of the congregation which take place between Sunday Services.
• Elder—the Lead Pastor will support the team of Elders as together they provide leadership for the congregation.
• Shepherd the Flock—the Lead Pastor will provide timely pastoral care and spiritual direction for those who consider or are considering Northwest Bible Church as their church home.
• Outreach - The Lead Pastor will craft and lead a vision for outreach in the community.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Have earned a master’s degree in biblical studies or a related field.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience serving the local church, ideally in church development.
• Affirm the Tier 1 Beliefs and Tier 2 distinctives of Northwest Bible Church.
• Be willing to make a long-term commitment.
• Affirm a traditional view of gender, marriage, and human sexuality.
  

To apply, please fill out the fields below and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.