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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:
  • Salary + Housing Allowance
  • Medical Reimbursement
  • Ministry Reimbursement
  • Retirement
• Paid Vacation
  • If hired during or after the third quarter of the year, one week of paid vacation.
  • During the first full year of ministry, two weeks of paid vacation.
  • At the end of five years of ministry, three weeks of paid vacation.
  • Beyond the first five years of ministry, every five years of ministry will receive an additional week of paid vacation.