Ministry Description

Heritage Bible Chapel (HBC) is a non-denominational, Evangelical church is Central Massachusetts. The church was planted in the Fall of 2000 and has grown to be a thriving community of Christian faith in this rural section of Massachusetts. HBC has been elder led from its inception, with two of the elder positions occupied by vocational pastors (this position plus a Teaching Pastor). There is also a Youth Pastor and a board of Deacons rounding out the leadership of the church.

This Discipleship and Worship role replaces a Pastor of Counseling and Family Ministry. With this shift we are maintaining an emphasis on counseling, but broadening it to a more discipleship-oriented approach. We are also adding a worship leadership component, as we have long wished for qualified pastoral attention in that area. Finally, we have found that our family ministries, primarily the children’s programs, are well managed by a staff ministry leader. So, we are eliminating that component of this pastoral role.

There is a sense in which this role will have general pastoral components to it (teaching, preaching occasionally, hospital visits, outreach, etc.), but we desire the role to have the emphases implied by the title. The right candidate will then expect to spend a good deal of time in discipleship, counseling, and worship leadership scenarios.

In contrast to the secular workplace, the Church community is a place where leadership is not primarily a matter of positional authority, particularly where much of the work of the community is done by volunteers. With that reality, and within a plural eldership, this role affords the right candidate the opportunity to lead well using biblical principles and smooth interpersonal skills.

Since its inception, HBC has had a legacy of strong, verse by verse, expository preaching, emphasizing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, and our response to follow Him in joyful obedience. The congregation is multi-generational, numbers approximately 4oo persons, and has a strong sense of Christian community.

The list of responsibilities in the full job description will seem daunting. The core aspects for the role are found under Discipleship, Worship, and Pastoral Care. The need for humble yet purposeful leadership is also critical. The other elements listed are ripe for conversation to shape the role for the right candidate.

Full job description can be viewed here.

Applicants should apply by emailing jobs@heritagebiblechapel.org, not through any other methods or by emailing the pastoral staff at Heritage Bible Chapel.

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