Position: Lead Pastor

Church: Northwest Bible Church

Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

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.

This young and enthusiastic congregation is hungry for community and gathers each Sunday on the campus of Youth for Christ Aguadilla. Those who gather come from a variety of social and theological backgrounds but are willing to embrace a core list of convictions which guide its ministry. In some ways, this unique church body is a church plant in reverse. It has a dedicated core group of families, who have a place to meet weekly, and a dedication to financially support the church but are in search of their first pastor.

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.