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Seeking Pastor for the International Baptist Church of Zurich

The International Baptist Church of Zürich (IBCZ), an English-speaking Christian fellowship
located in Rüschlikon, Switzerland is seeking a man of God as a full-time pastor.
We are a family-oriented elder-led church with a congregation drawn from numerous
countries, cultures, and denominational backgrounds. We have a weekly attendance
between 80 and 100 that come from all over the Canton of Zürich and the surrounding
regions. At IBCZ, the applicant must be prepared to servant-lead, work, and walk alongside
a plurality of lay elders as a fellow elder. The elders work together and are supported by the
diaconate and various ministry leaders.

Required skills and experience:

• Baptist-ordained pastor.
• Holds a Masters of Divinity degree (or equivalent) from an accredited seminary.
• A minimum of 10 years of ministry experience.
• Pastoral experience in at least two churches, including one senior/solo pastor
  position.
• At least one pastoral position in an international church.
• Experienced and gifted in preaching and teaching the Word of God.
• Fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills.

Personal characteristics:

• Called by God and Spirit-led.
• Holds evangelical/conservative beliefs.
• Pastor, counsellor, and shepherd who is approachable and hospitable.
• Establishes and nurtures relationships with families and individuals within the church
  and community.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Has a heart for his church and a passion to preach.
• As a solo pastor, is self-motivated and energetic
• Regularly nurtures his relationship with God through prayer, scripture study and
  devotional reading.
• Possess the qualifications and qualities described in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1 5:9,
  and 1 Peter 5:1-3.

Additional attributes:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop leaders.
• A team player that collaborates well with others.
• Passionate and invested in leading the congregation in spiritual growth.
• Married with children or strong experience in relating to families and children.

Responsibilities include:

• Preaches on Sundays.
• Leads Communion.
• Leads prayer meetings.
• Coordinates with the various ministries to plan the worship services.
• Teaches in various settings, e.g. Bible studies, membership classes, baptism
  classes, and pre-marital classes.
• Conducts weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
• Visits the elderly and the sick.
• Performs certain administrative tasks with the support of the elders, deacons, and
  ministry leaders.

What we offer:

• A loving, lively, committed church family.
• Compensation according to local terms and conditions.
• A furnished 3-bedroom (4-rooms incl living room) apartment 5 KM or 10 minutes by
  car from the church (rent not included in salary).
• Visa sponsorship for non-Swiss/EU applicants.
  • Swiss legislation requires candidates to work towards proficiency in High
    German while in Switzerland.
• Allowance for training and leadership development.
• Pastoral ministry expenses.
• Contribution towards the Swiss pension system (50% IBCZ, 50% employee).
• Annual home leave travel expenses.
• Church car, fuel, and related expenses.
• Public Transport Fee-reduction card (Halbtax).
• 25 days of vacation (plus federal holidays).
• Please note, the church is not able to provide school tuition expenses.

We anticipate a starting date during the summer of 2023.