Senior Pastor and Chief Church Administrator

The First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC), established in 1880 and located in Huntsville, AL, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor and Chief Church Administrator called by God to serve as spiritual leader of God's people. The Pastor is the leader of the Church and is responsible for leading the Church to the fulfillment of its mission in accordance with the teaching of the New Testament, Church mission, and Church covenant. The Pastor primarily engages in executive and managerial responsibilities and regularly and customarily directs the work of all Church employees. The position involves the exercise of sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities and Duties

As leader of the Pastoral ministries in the Church, the Pastor will:

• Prepare and deliver sermons.
• Plan and conduct the worship services.
• Serve as chief Church Administrator of the paid staff
• Lead in observance of the ordinances (The Lord's Supper and Baptism).
• Serve as an ex-officio Child Development Center and Academy (CDCA) Board member.
• Lead and supervise the teaching ministry of the Church so that the Church membership is equipped in the Word of God.
• Lead in planning, supervising, and administering all of the ministries of the Church.
• Lead and Facilitate Christian Education Ministry (i.e. Sunday School, Bible Study, etc.)
• Foster and create community involvement, relationships, and partnerships
• Oversee visits by staff and associate ministers to all members who are sick in the hospital, health care facilities and/or at home.
• Comfort and console the bereaved and preach the funeral of all members except where otherwise designated.
• Perform marriages when called upon by members, etc.
• Counsel members whenever needed.
• Represent the Church at all associations, state and national conventions with which the Church is affiliated.
• Recruit and recommend pastoral staff to the Personnel Committee of the Trustee Board, pending approval by the Trustee Board and the Official Board.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees and ministries.

Requirements:

Pastoral Experience: A minimum of 5 years as a Pastor is required. Pastoral clinical education is preferred.

Education: A master of Divinity (M. Div.) degree or equivalent is required. A doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree or equivalent is preferred. Degrees must be from a nationally accredited college, university, or seminary.

Abilities: Must show evidence of love for people and solid preaching, teaching, communication, and administrative skills.

Denominational Affiliation: Missionary Baptist

If you meet these qualifications and are led to pursue this opportunity, take the first step and apply now.

Be sure to include:

• Cover letter (1 page maximum)
• Resume (4 page maximum, addressing each of the position's responsibilities)

Please combine your cover letter and resume into a single pdf file and upload it when prompted to add resume.

Qualified applicants will receive instructions for completing the application packet.

The following must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on February 25:

• A completed and signed FMBC Job Application
• A completed and signed FMBC Job Application Supplemental Form
• A signed FBMC checklist
• Three letters of reference (Letters must have been prepared in the last 30 days and have original or verified electronic signatures)
• Copy of college/university transcripts
• Copy of Ordination Certificate
• Current color photograph (no larger than 5x7, professional headshot preferred)
• Video interview

Final candidates must consent to the following:

• Reference check and criminal history background check, including fingerprinting


• Drug test


• Credit and financial history review.

All information submitted will be treated as confidential. Additional information may be requested and reuired,