Pastor Search Committee Chairman

BIVOCATIONAL PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Job Title: Bivocational Pastor

Church Information

Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church located in Parsons, Tennessee, minutes from the beautiful Tennessee River and about halfway between Memphis and Nashville. Established 179 years ago, Bear Creek is currently the second-oldest church in Decatur County, Tennessee.

We are seeking a fresh vision for growing a multi-generational group in Christ with new membership coming in along with New Believers. We affirm the Baptist Faith and Message and hold to historic Baptist beliefs and meaningful church membership. We are guided in ministry by our church constitution.

We seek a Bivocational Pastor to join us in glorifying God, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, discipling believers, and making Christ known to our community and the world.

Purpose

• Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Teach biblical revelation.
• Engage in pastoral care ministries.
• Provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life.
• Lead the congregation into a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.

Qualifications

• Born again with a personal testimony of conversion and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Alignment with Southern Baptist doctrines of faith (Baptist Faith and Message, 2000).
• Committed to integrity and accountability to those served.
• Meets biblical qualifications for a pastor (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
• A clear and open calling to pastoral ministry.
• A man skilled in rightly dividing the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15).
• Holds a conservative theological perspective and adheres to the inerrancy of the whole Word of God, Believe and defend it as the infallible Word of God without error.
• Effective public speaker and communicator.
• Strong leadership abilities, skills, and spiritual gifts.

Responsibilities

• Preach during Sunday morning services and as needed for Sunday evenings and Wednesdays
• Provide pastoral care, including counseling, hospital visits, and support during times of need
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and special services upon request
• Lead the church in observing Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
• Support church committees, deacons, and ministry teams
• Assist in the planning and direction of the church’s ministries and programs
• Encourage missions involvement and community outreach
• Help members discover and use their spiritual gifts
• Attend association meetings and cooperate with other Southern Baptist churches
• Be accessible to members by phone or appointment as needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation leave, including two Sundays, which can be taken together or separately.
• Two weeks of revival leave.

Church address:
60 Bear Creek Rd, Parsons, TN 38363
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=bear%20creek%20baptist%20church

Contacts for interview:
Brian Talley - 931-384-0973
Email: brian@columbiacoatings.com

Tammie Patterson
Email: tpatterson@utm.edu