Pastor

We are seeking a Bi-Vocational Pastor for our small rural church in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Attached is a brief job description.  Anyone interesed in applying may seem a resume to myself.  We will accept interests until May 30, 2025.

Scott Lynch

Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church

859.338.6558

Scottlynch630@gmail.com

PINE KNOT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

NORTH HWY 1651

PINE KNOT, KENTUCKY

Job Description – BI-Vocational Pastor

Our church:

Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church is a small rural Southern Baptist church located in Pine Knot, Kentucky. We have a Sunday attendance ranging from 20 to 45.  We are seeking the Lord’s will for the future of our church and its outreach for Christ in our community.

Character of a pastor:

1. Personal relationship with Jesus Christ (1Timothy 3:6-7)
2. Discipline and personal discipleship (1 Timothy 3:2)
3. Personal holiness (1 Timothy 3:3)
4. Faithfulness and loyalty to wife and family (1 Timothy 3:4)
5. Peaceful temperament (1 Timothy 3:3)
6. Financial responsibility (1 Timothy3:5)
7. Biblical and doctrinal soundness (1 Timothy 3:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Qualifications of a Pastor:

1. Meet the biblical requirements set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7
2. Have knowledge and/or education sufficient to show an understanding of the bible
3. Understand and support Southern Baptist programs
4. Understand and promote programs of the church
5. Evangelical oriented and conservative in biblical interpretation
6. Show evidence of organizational skills needed to effectively lead
7. Possess ministry experience which is valuable to pastoral leadership
8. Willingness to be mentored and to mentor others in the ministry

Pastor's Duties:

1. Preach the gospel, lead weekly worship services, lead in ordinances, perform funerals and weddings.
2. Visit church members as ministry dictates
3. Lead and challenge church members in a way which promotes the Great Commission and strengthens unity in the mission of Christ for the church
4. Provide administrative leadership by serving on church committees, training officers and workers, and taking the lead in developing a monthly church calendar
5. Become completely versed in the meaning of the church constitution and bylaws and commit to following them
6. Live within 30 minutes of our church and be accessible and approachable if a need arises
7. Have and share a vision for growth of the church, specifically spiritually, but also in numbers with a focus on creating disciples