Pastoral Search Announcement
The St. John Missionary Baptist Church, of Little Rock, Arkansas, is prayerfully seeking applicants for a new Pastor. St. John is a small, 126-year-old church located in East Little Rock. We are searching for a passionate, God-fearing motivator, who can assist in the growth of our church body and equip us to share our faith. This position requires gifts in Christian education, leadership, administration, communication, and a heart to see people grow in the knowledge of God and their identity in Christ. This person must demonstrate maturity in their faith, and be able to manifest a vision through teamwork and leadership development. This person must also be proficient in conflict resolution in a way that strengthens relationships and be open to direction and mentoring.
Qualifications: Individuals seeking to fill this position should possess the following qualities:
- Belief in the Baptist doctrine; must be an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Master of Divinity (M.Div. or its equivalent), preferred
- Associate, Bachelor’s, or equivalent experience, preferred
- Master’s Degree in Theology, Organization Leadership or its equivalent, preferred
- 3-5 years of pastoral experience
- Demonstrated experience in leadership roles within a church
- The ability to mentor and foster relationships within the church and the community
- Possess creative leadership ability in developing church ministries
- Impeccable ministry and life references
- Superior Preaching and Teaching skills as it relates to God’s word.
Application Process: Please submit the following pieces of information:
- Cover letter addressed to St. John Church Pastoral Search Committee
- Resume
- 4 References (Include one person who has been a part of your ministry.)
- Copies of all earned degrees
- Copies of Licenses and/or Ordination certificates
- Copies of all Divinity training and/or certifications
To electronically submit your information, please send to sjmbc_secretary@yahoo.com.