Associate and Assistant Pastors
Church Planter Resident
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
Posted: 11/01/2024
Salary/Range: Paid
Location
Edmond, OK
Description:
Overview
The Church Planting Resident position is a two-year, postgraduate position. It is designed to holistically equip, evaluate, and send out qualified and pioneering missionary-pastors who are passionate about church planting and discipleship and who are preparing to serve as the lead pastor of a new church plant. The Church Planting Resident will gain hands-on experience, spiritual development, and practical training through a residency program focused on building a healthy and reproducing gospel-centered church.
Job Description
- Development and Preparation (6-12 months): The initial phase includes rigorous training, mentorship, assessment, and preparation.
- Church Planting Launch (Year 2): The Church Planting Resident will develop and execute a comprehensive church-planting plan and begin engaging the target community.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in structured ministry training, mentoring, and leadership development.
- Collaborate with church staff and residency mentors to create a comprehensive church-plantingstrategy.
- Engage in community outreach and church-planting activities within the target area.
- Prepare for and be assessed by the North American Mission Board/SEND Network.
- Attend and contribute to HHBC’s services, ministries, and events, maintaining an active membership.
- Exemplify a lifestyle in accordance with the gospel (Philippians 1:27) and promote disciple-making(Matthew 28:18-20).
Qualifications
- Motivated men who meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in the New Testament (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
- Graduate-level theological training (MA, MDiv, or equivalent) and ministry leadership experience.
- Proven communication and teaching skills, with a background in disciple-making.
- Track record of visionary, entrepreneurial ministry work, ideally with experience in new ministryinitiatives.
- Demonstrates qualities of humility, teachability, and self-awareness.
- Able to relocate to the Edmond area and committed to serving at HHBC.
How To Apply
More information is available here: https://www.hhbc.com/jobs. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their call to church planting and relevant experience to Mark Callarman at residency@hhbc.com.