Uniontown Baptist Church is prayerfully looking for someone on fire for Christ. Our mission is to grow our church body. We are seeking a bi-vocational pastor to lead our church body in our small community of Uniontown, KY. By our definition, this means hiring a pastor with the understanding that would need a secondary supplemental income while being available for the Pastoral duties of our church. Although the bi-vocational pastor has two incomes, he is fully the pastor of the church. The average attendance is 12-15 people for our Sunday service.
The pastor should be a man who desires to maintain unity within the churh, as well as build relationships within the community to grow the church's ministry according to God's Will. We are a loving church family, looking for the right fit. The mission of Uniontown Baptist Church is to reach the lost in our community and to teach the Redeemed to be witnesses for God.
The vision of Uniontown Baptist Church is to love, grow, and share. We aim to see individuals, families, and community transformed into the image of Christ through the hope of the gospel.
Job Description:
- Preach Sunday morning worship service
- Committed to integrity and accountability to those he serves, with a strong emphasis on prayer and sermon preparation
- Maintain a vital and wholesome personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through daily Bible study and prayer
- Prepare members for Christian living and church leadership by teaching and preaching from the scriptures
- Spiritual and scriptural counseling
- Visit members during hospitalization and contact ill members for prayer and encouragement
- Visit/outreach to new believers and guests who attend the church
- To be responsible for filling the pulpit in the event of an absence
- Preside over deacon nominations, infant dedications, and baptisms
- Officiate at funerals and perform wedding ceremonies in coordance with the church constitution and Biblical definition of marriage -- between one and one woman
- Work with church leaders such as deacons, trustees, worship director, educators, budget committee, and other key leadership to carry out the mission and purpose of the church
- Provide input for programs and events to inspire youth. Examples could be Bible studies, VBS, serving the community, etc.
- The candidate must follow the Baptist directives of accepting the Holy Bible as immersion and the Lord's Supper.
Qualifications Required:
- Align with the Southern Baptist Doctrines of Faith and serve under he guidance of the Holy Spirit
- 1-5 years prior experience as lead, associate, or youth pastor, and/or church leadership positions
- Ideal candidate's spouse, if applicable, would be expected to attend and be involved within the church, but with no specific requirements
- Ideal candidate would feel comfortable preaching about abortion, homosexuality, or about other current social issues
- Provide a spirit-filled worship experience and to deliver sermons for all comprehension levels
Qualifications Preferred:
- Ideal spiritual gifts/special skills of leadership and preaching
- Strong emphasis on evangelism, prayer, and discipleship
- Ideal candidate to possess preaching styles that are personal, engaging, challenging, and narrative using stories to illustrate points
- Attending or attended seminary preferred but not required
- Leadership, relational, and spiritual counseling are among the skills desired
- Ideal candidate would have experience with young families, senior citizens, Christians and children
- Emphasis on developing relationships with local and regional denominational leadership
- Salary negotiable
- Housing available
- Prior to hiring, the candidate will be subject to a background check
Resumes accepted by email:
ladonna212@aol.com
or mail to:
LaDonna Tapp
P. O. Box 596
Uniontown, KY 42461