Pastoral Qualifications: Parkside Baptist Church

Candidate Profile: Parkside Baptist Church

The Pastor should demonstrate:

A clear testimony of a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a vibrant, growing relationship with Him.
Believes the Bible to be the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God. Believes that it is our final authority for faith and practice.
Biblical qualifications of a Pastor as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Evidence of Jesus’ calling unto the Pastorate with a Shepherd’s heart, caring for and meeting the needs of the congregation
A proven experience in lifestyle evangelism and disciple-making.
Five+ years’ experience serving as a Pastor is preferred, with theological seminary a plus but not required, as we desire the man that God has for us.
Adheres to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 doctrinally and agrees w/ Parkside Baptist Church constitution and by-laws.
Knows how to discern and deliver biblical truth in a culturally relevant way that points people to a vibrant walk with Christ.
The ability (in time) to discern & share Jesus’ vision for Parkside in fulfilling His great commission & being fruitful for His Kingdom.

About Parkside Baptist Church of Columbus, Indiana

Who We Are:

Parkside Baptist Church of Columbus, Indiana is a Southern Baptist Church, located in South-Central Indiana along Interstate Highway I-65, approximately halfway between Indianapolis, IN. and Louisville, KY. Parkside was established in 1960, dedicated to reaching the lost in our community and growing disciples for the Lord. We believe in striving to be an example and a testimony to the community around us. As a Southern Baptist Church, Parkside Baptist is committed to the adherence of The Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the SBC, June 14, 2000, and supports the Cooperative Program.

Our Facilities:

Parkside Baptist is situated on approximately 5.5 acres on the north side of Columbus, with 30,200 SQ. FT. of building area under roof that includes a contemporary worship center that allows for seating up to 500 persons as well as a spacious fellowship hall and many classroom settings.

Our Community:

The City of Columbus is the county seat for Bartholomew County. The county population was 82,208 according to the 2020 census. The population within the Columbus City limits was 50,474. This provides a Great Field from which to harvest. Columbus is a city of diverse economic opportunities; professional, educational, and industrial businesses are included. Columbus may be best known for its architecture and arts, along with industrial companies such as Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Co., and others.

Recent History:

We currently run around 100 people on Sunday morning services. Understandably our numbers have dropped in the recent past due to Covid-19. We now offer both in person services as well as a live stream feed on Sunday mornings. We also have Sunday evening and Wednesday night prayer / Bible study services. Our youth director oversees RA & GA youth programs on Wednesday nights and teaches a 7th through 12th grade Bible study. An annual VBS is held every summer. Additionally, we host a Fall Festival each year for community outreach. Our choir conducts musical cantatas for various holiday events. All activities are for the intended purpose of pointing people to Christ.

Our Mission:

After 24 years of serving, our beloved Pastor, Dr. William Bailey has announced is upcoming retirement. Overall, the mission of Parkside Baptist Church remains the same… and that is to be an example and a testimony to the community around us, to reach the lost and to grow disciples for the Lord. Parkside Baptist has a burden for the lost, love for our members, and hope for a bright future in Christ. We are now excited for this opportunity to seek the next man of God to lead us into that next era of ministry.

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