Full Time Lead Teaching Pastor

Colstrip First Baptist Church

Church:

First Baptist Church Colstrip

26 Cherry St

Colstrip, MT 59323

406-748-3689

fbccpastorsearch@fbccolstrip.com

Applicants:

Send a current resume with three references, a recent family photo, and a 1-page cover letter sharing your story and how God is leading you to pursue this position at FBCC in Montana.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary to be negotiated.

Goal:

Through the submission of God’s word and the direction of the Holy Spirit, FBCC is looking for a Pastor who, first and foremost, loves God and loves God’s (Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:7-21) people. Additionally, he must be a gifted preacher and teacher of God’s word and willing to preach and teach God’s word to grow the Church spiritually. He must be a man who understands the importance of the expository preaching of God’s Word. He must lead God’s people in the making of disciples by gathering the saints, studying God’s word, and going into the world around us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This individual must give overall leadership to the entire Church while working with the deacon body, ministry team leaders, small groups leaders, and the administrative team to achieve the Lord’s plans for His Church.

Profile of Characteristics, Qualities, & Convictions

He sets the example for having a vibrant relationship with the Lord.
He sets the example of loving, leading, and prioritizing his family.
Must have a commitment to the authority of Scripture as the divinely inspired Word of God as his foundation of belief and practice.
He sets the example of servant leadership in the Church.
Meets the criteria of an “overseer,” per 1 Timothy 3
Able to effectively teach and preach sound doctrine (1 Tim 3:1-7, 2 Tim 2:15, 2 Tim 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-16, Tit 1:6-9, I Pet 5:1-4)
Be passionate about the life transformation of the Gospel and be active in sharing their faith Matthew 28:19-20.
The Pastor and his family must also become resident members of FBCC.
A commitment to evangelism, discipleship, missions, and outreach
Committed to financial responsibility and accountability.
Holds to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and agrees with FBCC by-laws, policies, and procedures adopted by the FBCC congregation.

Preferences:

Education from a sound theological seminary or pursuing a degree from one.
Ministry experience is a plus.
Must be committed to maintaining our affiliations with the Southern Baptist Convention, Montana Southern Baptist Convention, and the Treasure State Baptist Association.

Our Church:

First Baptist Church-Colstrip seeks a pastor who feels called to serve in rural southeastern Montana. We are a church of 100 members (active membership approximately 40-50) in a town of 2200 people. We are looking for a candidate who leans heavily on the written word of God and is committed to caring for and teaching a congregation who wants the same.

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