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Alfred-Almond Bible Church
Posted: 04/01/2025
Salary/Range: TBD
Location
Almond, NY
Description:

Alfred-Almond Bible Church (Almond, NY) Pastor

The Big Picture

Alfred-Almond Bible Church (https://www.aabible.org) is seeking a full-time Pastor who will partner with several lay elders in providing shepherding and instruction for our church. This man will provide primary oversight of the church’s teaching ministry, while also carrying primary responsibility for expository preaching to the gathered church on Sunday mornings. We desire to call a Pastor who exhibits a passion for Jesus, creativity for outreach, and a love of God’s Word and God’s people. To learn more about our church, please consider the following document, “Getting to Know AABC”: https://tinyurl.com/4tmbt9pm

Job Expectations/Responsibilities

Coordinate with other Elders in broad oversight of all church ministries via bi-monthly

meetings

Provide expository preaching and biblical teaching for Sunday morning gatherings

Assess and develop plans for collegiate outreach (Alfred State and Alfred University)

Implement a vision for regular engagement with the surrounding community

Seek to develop and disciple potential leaders within the congregation

Coordinate with church secretary in the office to handle administrative duties

Taking responsibility for a portion of the congregation to serve as the point man for

providing shepherding and guidance for their needs

Officiate weddings and/or funerals when possible/requested

Visit members/attendees in the hospital as needed (partnering with other Elders and

Deacons)

Participate in a Care Group

Non-negotiable Qualifications

Exhibits biblical qualifications of elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)

Works hard in studying, preaching, and teaching the Scriptures (1 Timothy 5:17; 2

Timothy 2:15)

Able to defend sound doctrine, engaging in disagreement with gentleness and humility,

pursuing unity (2 Timothy 2:24-25; Ephesians 4:1-3)

Displays integrity and authenticity in word and deed (Titus 2:7-8)

Sets a good example in speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12)

Able to affirm the Articles of Faith of AABC in good conscience

Desirable Experience and Educational Qualifications

Five years ministry experience

College degree or equivalent training in biblical studies, theology, ministry, or biblical

counseling

Biblical counseling certification welcomed

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Clear written and verbal communication

Able and willing to delegate ministry with oversight

Effective discussion-leading skills, encouraging participation

Able to accept decisions, even when not in full agreement

Able to work effectively with others in ministry roles

Good administrative data management skills

Excellent active listening skills

Quick, effective, and direct in conflict resolution

Proficiency with biblical languages

Solid grasp of the applications of biblical theology

Benefits

Salary package negotiated between $70-$75k broken down flexibly into the following

categories:

o Salary + Housing Allowance

o Medical Reimbursement

o Ministry Reimbursement

o Retirement

Paid Vacation

o If hired during or after the third quarter of the year, one week of paid vacation

o During the first full year of ministry, two weeks of paid vacation

o At the end of five years of ministry, three weeks of paid vacation

o Beyond the first five years of ministry, every five years of ministry will receive an

additional week of paid vacation

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at AABC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of AABC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of AABC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com

To Apply: Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com