Church: Northwest Bible Church
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Church Attendance: 100
Website: https://nwbcpr.com/
Reports to Lead Minister: Elders of the Church
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Personal Qualifications—The Lead Pastor will:
• 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: The Lead Pastor will be gifted:
• 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: The Lead Pastor will:
• 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.
Supervisory Relationships: The Lead Pastor reports to and is accountable to the Elders.
To apply, please fill out the fields below and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.