Westport Baptist Church

The Westport Baptist Church of Westport, Indiana is an American Baptist Church seeking to call a full-time Senior Pastor. Westport, Indiana is a city of 1392. We are a half-hour from Columbus, Greensburg, and North Vernon, IN. We’re located within an hour of Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville. We are in search of a pastor who can lead and love the congregation of 85-100 into the future. The pastor God calls needs to have a passion for ministering to the flock by feeding the sheep and caring for them through preaching, prayer, and teaching. The pastor must be willing to visit the sick and the shut-ins. They should be able to work with the office and ministerial staff. Also, the pastor needs to encourage church growth by engaging the community in new ways. The church is involved with local & world missions and community outreach. The pastor is required to work with the ABC-USA and ABC-IN/KY. Please send your resume to Greg Cunningham, (812-662-1194) For instruction on the application process all resumes will be run through the reginal pastor.

Qualifications

• Education

Master of Divinity degree (preferred) or equivalent (Master of Theology; Master of

Biblical Studies; etc) from a recognized and fully accredited theological seminary

• Ordination

Ordained minister according to the standards of, and recognized by, the American

Baptist Churches, USA

• Code of Ethics

Accept the Code of Ethics of American Baptist Ministers as circulated by the Minister’s

Council of the ABC/USA

Experience

• At least five (5) years ministerial experience with at least three (3) years as Senior Pastor (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Pastoral Care/counseling

Provide an empathetic understanding of and concern for persons in the routine and joys as well as the crises and transitions of life, giving assistance where appropriate. Provide opportunities for persons to enter a healing relationship. Have both formal and informal

interactions with the church members.

• Preaching

Provide an original Scripture-based sermon to deliver at each Sunday service. Support the preaching ministry with time for preparation/reflection on the Word, and commitment to listen for the Word’s power and its implication for individuals, the church, the community and the world. Provide some type of a Bible study on a regular basis. Conduct weddings and funeral services for the congregation and sometimes community members. Conduct baptism, and administer communion.

• Leadership

Attempt to turn vision into reality and to sustain it in the church

• Evangelism

Have a genuine concern for leading people to make decisions for Christ. Encourage their

identification with and participation in the church. Equip lay persons for evangelism and mission.

• Spiritual Life Development

Lead individuals and groups to understand and enhance the spiritual dimensions of their

lives. Communicate a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology in terms relevant to a person’s life.

Accountabilities

• Practices sound self-care by maintaining priorities of God-Family-Self.

• A Pastoral Report is to be given to the church at the monthly business meeting.

• Supports the Deacon Board to ensure congregation care is provided to all members and attendees.

• Connects with the Pastoral Relations Committee for support and issues related to work and or contract.

Compensation

• Salary/housing allowance

• Relocation cost reimbursement available (negotiated)

• Benefits include insurance allowance, 2 weeks of vacation.

• All Sports Pass to the local Jr. Sr. High School for the Pastor and family.