Position: Associate Pastor

Meet Grace Baptist Church of Papillion (www.gbcpapillion.org ):

With over 250 members, Grace Baptist Church has ministered from the heart of Papillion for over 50 years. Our Senior Pastor is Lou Sloger, who has led our congregation since 1995. Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, we consider ourselves to be a reformed church. The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith contains our beliefs. Our regular church services include: Sunday morning and evening worship and Sunday School for all ages; adult Bible study, AWANA, and youth activities on Wednesday; and WEE school, a weekly Bible-based early education preschool open to the community. In addition to our local ministry, we have developed a 16-year relationship with a church in the Dominican Republic, which has expanded to include support for a seminary, a school, and, most recently, an orphanage. We also directly support other foreign missions in Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe.

About the position of Associate Pastor:

In this full-time position, you will report to our Senior Pastor. Your responsibilities and duties will include the following:

– Provide pastoral duties to assist the Senior Pastor. This includes preaching, teaching, visiting, praying, and a general willingness to serve and help when needs arise.

– Contribute to the mission and planning for the church body.

– Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget.

– Assist the Senior Pastor with regular training for all Sunday School leaders.

– Assist with the organization of Sunday and Wednesday night activities. Help recruit and train teachers and support staff.

– Plan, organize, and lead the annual five-day youth summer camp (held at an off-campus site in Nebraska)

– Continue your ongoing education by attending conferences and classes as opportunities arises.

– Maintain a growing and loving relationship with Jesus.

– Maintain proper priorities in your home and be the spiritual leader to your spouse and children, if applicable.

Ephesians 4: 11-13 11 And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.

What it’s Like to Live in Papillion, Nebraska:

Papillion, Nebraska, is a dynamic city of over 24,000 just south of Omaha. It is nationally known for its high quality of life, small town atmosphere and thriving local economy. Papillion has been named to Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live six times since 2007 and rated as high as #2. Papillion is a place that feels like home with many great amenities, including four recreation areas, Papillion Landing Community Recreation Center & Field House, Papio Bay Aquatic Center, SumTur Amphitheater, Eagle Hills and Tara Hills golf courses and Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers and USL Union Omaha. Papillion also has a variety of shopping and dining destinations, including Shadow Lake Towne Center, the Shoppes at Market Pointe, Midlands Place and the downtown area, among others.

Omaha, once the gateway to the western frontier, has evolved into a thriving metropolis known for its constantly-evolving dining scene, friendly people and successful businesses. With a population of just under a half million citizens, it’s on the cusp of being a large city, but still maintains its small-town charm.

Forbes recently ranked Omaha as the seventh best city for raising a family in the US, due to its great schools, housing affordability, ease of commuting, and low crime rate. Plus, there are just so many family-friendly activities! For animal lovers, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the biggest and best zoos in the country, and also manages an incredible drive-through safari wildlife rescue just a few minutes outside of the city. Omaha is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, with major performers appearing throughout the year. It is also home to major sporting events, such as the College World Series, regional college basketball, national college volleyball, and Olympic Trials in Swimming and Curling. Creighton University and the University of Nebraska-Omaha provide world-class academic opportunities.

For more information about Papillion, visit:

https://www.papillion.org/31/Things-to-Do

For more information about Omaha, visit:

www.visitomaha.com or https://www.omahachamber.org/economic-development/rankings/

For consideration for this position, please send your resume to our administrative assistant, Sheryl Deems, via email at sheryl@gbcpapillion.org .

Grace Baptist Church, Papillion, Nebraska

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