Pastor - Chicago, IL
Listed: 01-31-2022
Employer: Christian Tabernacle Church--Baptist - 4712 S. Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 | (773) 548-2500 | https://www.thechristiantabernaclechurch.com/
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time (4-Year Appointment)
Download: Application - Pastor
Job Summary:
Christian Tabernacle Church--Baptist is seeking an enthusiastic Ordained God-called Christian individual who can lead the church into the future with conviction, vision, and humility. The ideal candidate has experience leading a church of our size, demographic makeup, and outreach ministry commitments. This candidate will also be an engaging, biblically faithful teacher who can reach people of all generations in the ministry of the church; able to speak the truth in love and deal wisely with conflict.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE CHURCH:
Located on Chicago’s Southside in the Bronzeville Community, Christian Tabernacle Church is an independent, free-spirit ministry focusing on a relationship with God through the person of Jesus Christ. The church has been in existence for 61 years.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as the spiritual leader of the church.
• Provide overall vision for the direction of the ministry.
• Preach/teach the Spoken Word.
• Supervise the teaching ministries of the church and watch over the spiritual interests of the congregation.
• Work with the CTC Ministerial Team to plan the worship services of the church.
• Work collaboratively with the ministerial team to grow the ministry and church membership.
• Extend the right hand of fellowship to all new members.
• Fill the pulpit for each regularly scheduled church service as well as any special services in the event of his/her absence.
• Operate as the church’s primary Bible teacher and preacher.
• Administer the Ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion).
• Officiate at funerals and weddings according to the doctrinal commitments of our church as needed.
• Meet with the CTC Board of Directors on a regular basis.
• Develop relationships with other churches, ministries, and organizations consistent with our church’s mission and Statement of Faith.
• Counsel members and families of the church congregation.
• Meet regularly with the CTC Ministerial Team to train them in ministry.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of all church auxiliaries.
• Ensure ongoing ministry to homebound and nursing home church members.
• Establish mandatory safety and security procedures for all ministries and programs involving minors.
REQUIREMENTS:
• A calling to pastoral ministry.
• Certificate of License to Preach the Gospel.
• Certificate of Ordination.
• Pastoral ministry experience preferred. Related ministry experience may be considered.
• A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1- 7; and Titus 1:5-9).
• Subscribe to the By-laws provisions of Christian Tabernacle Church.
• Ability to incorporate music during the worship service, a plus.
How To Apply:
Applications for the position of Pastor, Christian Tabernacle Church—Baptist are being accepted by the CTC Pastoral Search Interviewing Committee by 11:59 PM CST on Monday, February 14, 2022.
A cover letter of introduction explaining your interest in the position, a completed application, a current resume (optional), and three (3) letters of recommendation signed by the author and dated less than one (1) month old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify the CTC Pastoral Search Interviewing Committee that you are sending hard copies which must be received by certified mail on or before the deadline date listed above).
Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration.
Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time. APPLY BY EMAIL FOR - PASTOR, CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE CHURCH, VACANCY at ctc4712@gmail.com. See Job Description and Job Application at www.thechristiantabernaclechurch.com.
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