Pastor - Community Bible Church (Rockford, IL)

Community Bible Church (Rockford, IL) Pastor

The Big Picture

Community Bible Church (https://mycbc.info) is seeking a full-time Pastor.

The Church

We are a non-denominational, elder-led church in Rockford, IL that has been in existence for over thirty-five years. We enjoy a blended worship style that ministers to 70-100 regular attenders.

The Qualifications

· Committed Christ follower

· Meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4

· Agreement with our doctrinal statement (website link)

· Preferably a degree in ministry but would consider equivalent ministry experience

We are seeking a pastor who is a committed Christ follower that meets the biblical qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4. A degree in ministry is preferable, however, equivalent ministry experience would also be considered. Lastly, he must agree with our doctrinal statement of faith, which can be found at the following website: https://mycbc.info/index.php/about/what-we-believe.

The Responsibilities

· Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care

· Collaboratively plan and lead weekly worship services, including delivering biblically based sermons

· Work together with church leadership to execute the vision

· Oversee the management of church operations

· Perform pastoral duties, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications, as required (ordination required in the state of Illinois)

· Facilitate and encourage spiritual growth and discipleship

· Other duties according to needs, gifts, and abilities

Responsibilities include providing spiritual leadership and pastoral care, as well as overseeing the management of church operations. He will work together with church leadership to execute the vision, collaboratively planning and leading weekly worship services and delivering biblically based sermons. He will also perform pastoral duties, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications, as required. He will facilitate and encourage spiritual growth and discipleship among the congregants, using his unique gifts and abilities to meet the needs of the church body.

The Compensation

Package $50K to $70K with benefits

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at CBC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of CBC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of CBC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com