Job Board

Pastor of Connection and Discipleship
Monument Bible Church, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

 

PURPOSE
To help Monument Bible Church fulfill its disciple-making mission by providing additional pastoral oversight, instruction, and leadership in several key areas of ministry.

 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFCATIONS

• Exhibit the character qualities of an elder (1 Timothy 3:2-7 & Titus 1:6-9)
• Confirmation of a call to vocational-pastoral ministry
• A maturing follower of Jesus
• Biblical & Theological Training (Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred)
• Experience in pastoral ministry of a local church
• A clear and winsome communicator
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to effectively disciple others and provide biblical counseling
• Gifted in administration, preaching, recruiting & building teams
• Comfortable with producing graphics and videos (shooting and presenting content) are a plus, but not required

 

EXPECTATIONS

• Affirm the doctrine and mission of Monument Bible Church
• Demonstrate an encouraging, positive attitude
• Possess a pastoral heart and strong relational skills
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Resolve conflict biblically to promote reconciliation
• Attend elder & deacon meetings, as requested
• Pray regularly for and with the Monument family
• Be accountable to Lead Pastor and Elders
• Work 40+ hours a week and maintain regular office hours as established with lead pastor

 

 RESPONSBILITIES

1) Connection/Assimilation

• Oversee identifying and assimilating new attendees to the life of the church
• Oversee our quarterly “Starting Point” gathering to connect with new attenders
• Lead volunteers to foster a culture of connection and care (i.e. Greeting Team and Connection Café Team)
• Lead and participate in our bi-annual Membership Morning.

 

 2) Adult Christian Education

• Lead in the planning of adult bible classes, equipping classes, small groups, bible studies, conferences and other special growth events for the ministry year
• Recruit, train, and lead prospective teachers & small group leaders
• Be the pastoral staff contact for our college and career ministry team.

 

3) Preaching, Teaching, & Worship

• Preach 6-8 sermons a year for Sunday morning worship services in accordance with the preaching calendar
• Participate in Sunday morning worship service, as needed (announcements, prayer, baptism, & Lord’s Supper)
• Teach Adult Bible Fellowship Classes and/or small group, as needed
• Participate in special worship services, as needed (Christmas Eve Eve & Good Friday)

 

4) Pastoral Care

• Participate with the pastoral staff in the care of church family (i.e. counseling, hospital visits, prayer)
• Conduct weddings & funerals, as requested
• Partner with deacon team and other volunteers to enhance the administration of our care ministries (i.e. meals, visits, financial help, physical help).

 

5) Administration/Communication

• Oversee the content of weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter, with input from the pastoral staff and ministry team leaders.
• Utilize additional communication avenues (i.e. print media, social media, video) to promote upcoming connection and growth opportunities, or to spiritually encourage others and help them grow.

 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Minimum $60,000 annual compensation package, with higher pay offered based on education, and experience.  The total compensation package has flexible allotment for salary, housing allowance, health insurance, and retirement.

 

BENEFITS

• Housing Allowance (ordination required)
• Ministry reimbursement account
• Flexible Vacation – Major holidays (except Easter) and as needed and approved by the elders

 

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Pastor Jeff Banks – [email protected]

To Apply: Please email Cover Letter and Resume to Pastor Jeff Banks - [email protected]