Primary Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful sermons that clearly apply Scripture to everyday life.

• Create a worship atmosphere that feeds the souls of the congregation.

• Attract and maintain youth, young adults and young couples.   

• Oversee Bible studies and discipleship classes that should provide pathways for growth to new and seasoned members in the areas of faith, doctrine and Christian Living.

 

Worship and Ordinances

The successful candidate will:

• Lead worship in a traditional Baptist setting.

• Perform the faithful observances of baptism and communion.

• Oversee the efficient training of these duties for all pulpit associates.

 

Pastoral Care

The successful candidate will:

• Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, prayer, and support. 

• Attend to members during seasons of illness, grief, transition and celebration.

• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms and dedications.

• Oversee the efficient training of above stated duties for all pulpit associates.

 

Leadership and Administration

The successful candidate will:

• Work cooperatively and efficiently with church staff, deacons, trustees, pulpit associates and lay leaders.

• Honor the authority of the scriptures, church by-laws and both governing boards i.e. (Deacons & Trustees).

• Provide spiritual and organizational leadership.

• Possess strong technical (computer/internet/social media) skills.

• Help establish new ministries, while also providing direction for existing ministries, through planning, reporting, communication and follow-through in a timely fashion.

 

Community Engagement

The successful candidate will:

• Represent Zion Baptist Church with distinction throughout Omaha and the nation.

• Build bridges with school systems, civic leaders, ministries/churches (Baptist or non) and community/professional partners.

• Strive for congregational growth and outreach, advocate for education, help reset and strengthen the church through discipleship, fostering conflict resolution and continue the church’s video ministry. 

 

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate shall have:

• Been Baptist Ordained with the appropriate ministerial credentials.

• Minimum of six years pastoral experience as Senior or Associate Pastor.

• Strong proven preaching, teaching, administrative and conflict resolution skills.

• Proven ability to lead and respect teams, ministries and administrative processes.

• Proven ability to connect with the congregation and the broader community.

• Willingness to complete Search Committee approved verifications, including background, financial, health review, educational certifications, previous employment and polity alignment in the manner requested

• Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.  (required)

• Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited seminary, school of divinity or school of theology. (preferred)

 

Desired Character and Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate shall be:

• Biblically grounded & Prayerful

• Honest, Trustworthy, Transparent & Punctual

• Compassionate

• Relational with all generations

• Future vision minded

• Emotionally mature and approachable

• A strong listener and gracious in disagreement

• Comfortable in leading change without losing congregants

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits will be determined by Zion Baptist Church based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, church budget and approved personnel policies.  Specific details will be provided to successful candidates during the interview and selection process. Furthermore, Sunday attendance, membership counts, and related details will also be disclosed during the interview process along with key areas of accountability/success and work schedule.

 

Application & Selection Process

Candidates must submit all materials requested by the Search Committee, to include

• Ordination information and certificate.

• Complete educational transcripts.

• Current resume.

• Statement of faith, personal testimony and ministry philosophy.

• Minimum of two written references.

• Sermon sample(s), preaching video(s), or links to recent preaching opportunities. 

• The Search Committee will review all applications, select top candidates, complete all appropriate reference/background verifications.  Said candidates will be invited to Omaha for an in-person interview with the committee, meeting with the congregation and to preach.  Finally, the Pastoral Search Committee will make a final recommendation to the church’s established leadership and the congregation for final approval.

 

Contact

Interested candidates may contact the Pastoral Search Committee Chairperson Deacon Tre Gould for an application ZionBaptistChurch402@gmail.com or submit materials electronically using the apply button 

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Acknowledgment

This job description describes the primary responsibilities and expectations of the Pastor of Zion Baptist Church.  It is intended to provide clarity for the Pastoral Search Committee, all candidates, church leadership and the congregation.  Duties may be adjusted as ministry needs, church priorities and approved policies change.

Final employment terms and expectations are subject to approval by the appropriate governing authorities of Zion Baptist Church. 

 

Current Church Vision (based on results of recent congregational survey)

Our vision is to become a thriving, multi-generational church where people of all ages experience the love of Christ and grow in their faith.  Through strong biblical leadership, intentional evangelism, and meaningful connections with youth and young adults, we will impact our community for generations to come. 

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