Friendship Baptist Church is located in Oakland, KY about 10 minutes north of Bowling Green. Sunday morning attendance average ranges from 40-50 with a growing Wednesday night ministry as well. Friendship is a small rural church working in the community with hearts of service to spread the Gospel and make disciples.
Friendship is seeking a Bi-Vocational Pastor led by the Spirit of God.
- The pastor will seek the mind of Christ and guidance of the Holy Spirit in all things.
- Use his ministry gifts, knowledge, and wisdom to glorify Christ through the Church.
- Preach to instruct, inspire, and enable the Church to fulfill her mission.
- Preaching is the role of the Pastor. Pastor will be prepared to preach every Lord's Day upon the normal services of Friendship Baptist Church. Currently Sunday morning 10:45am, Sunday evening 6:00pm (subject to change), Wednesday evening 6:00pm (Bible Study). Additional services may be added such as Easter Sunrise Service.
- The pastor will manage conflict to produce healthy, productive church relationships.
- The pastor also gives direction to the church's Spiritual Educational Programs.
- The pastor will regularly visit as needed: homebound, hospitalized, and nursing homes for church members. Involvement and time are based on the pastor's discretion and availablity.
- Weddings and funerals are part of the pastor's responsiblity, but are based on his availablity and discretion.
- The pastor will be expected to support and attend local events for the South Central Baptist Association and Kentucky Baptist Convention that benefit both the pastor and/or the church.
Pay, retirement, etc. are negotiable.