Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Olin, NC is seeking a full time pastor who fits the following criteria:
A God called pastor who will shepherd God's flock with conviction, compassion, hospitality, vision and humility (1 Timothy 3:2)
One will will instruct, exhort, and equip us in /for mission work and our mission to be a caring community of Christ-like disciples-makers. (Matt. 28:18-19)
He is to provide leadership in all areas of church life and function and one who will conduct the ordinances and functions of worship according to God's Word (Acts 20:28-32, 1 Pet 5: 1-4, 1 Tim. 1:3-4 and Titus 1: 5-9)
He is to remain qualified according to the qualifications found in 1 Tim. 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9
He is to study God's Word and be prepared to teach and preach (2 Tim. 4:2)
He is to be accessible in emergencies, and provide visitation to those who are sick, injured and hospitalized. He is to endeavor to visit members in their homes, especially in times of physical and spiritual distress, providing comfort through counsel and prayer. (Matt 25:39, James 5:15-15, 1 Tim. 4:12) The Pastor is not responsible for doing all the ministry, but for seeing that it is done and done properly. (Eph 4:11-16, 1 Cor. 14:40)
The Pastor serves in obedience to the scriptures and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
He is to respectfully receive counsel from the Deacons and fellow staff who serve the congregation.
He is to shepherd, manage and oversee the church according to the scriptures.
He will feed the Church Body through the Word and lead by example. (1 Pet. 5:1-4, Heb. 13:7, Acts 20:28-32, 1 Tim. 1:3-4, 4:12, Acts 6:3-4, 1 Tim. 5:17-20)
Faith Statement: We believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the church. We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the ruling authority over the Body of Christ and that they teach that the local church is congregationally governed, pastor led and deacon served.
Please see full Job Description at our website: https://mtvernonolin.org
We also have a remodeled parsonage available.
If interested please reply to pastor.replies@mtvernonolin.org