Lead Pastor - Pike Grace Brethren Church (Johnstown, PA) at LancasterSearch

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPike Grace Brethren Church (Johnstown, PA) – Lead PastorThe Big PicturePike Grace Brethren Church (http://pikegrace.org) is seeking a Lead Pastor. Pike Grace Brethren Church is a conservative, Bible believing and teaching church.We have committed 27% of our current budget to missions for the furtherance ofthe Gospel. Our Charis Fellowship motto is "The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible" As Pike considers the candidate for the Lead Pastor, our goal is to have a Pastor who is a complete and passionate follower of Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 3:2-4, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3). One who is called to be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, able to teach and preach the word of God. Also, a man who is genuine, compassionate toward other people and disciplined in his walk with Christ.RequirementsThe ChurchPike Grace Brethren Church, a member of the Charis Fellowship (formerly known as the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches), is searching for a Lead Pastor. Thechurch is located at 541 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909 in Cambria County. Thechurch facilities are located in a semi-rural area approximately 15 miles from thecity of Johnstown. Our campus includes the church building and a Family Centerwhich is a full-size gym with a kitchen and upstairs youth room and storage. Ourcampus also includes Cambria County Christian School (in a separate building)which has approximately 50 students attending preschool through 12*h grade. Pikealso owns a 7 acre campground nearby called "The Good Place" that is used forseveral outdoor activities during the course of the year.Our Sunday attendance is approximately 90 to 100 each week. Weekly ministriesinclude, but are not limited to, Sunday School followed by Morning Worship onSundays along with Children's Church during Morning Worship hours for childrenages 3 through 6th grade. Wednesday nights we have Awana and Teens during theschool year. We also have a Men's Bible Study on Monday nights and two separateLadies Bible Studies that meet on Tuesdays every other week. Vacation BibleSchool for children ages 2 through 6th Grade is one week per year, usually in June.At Pike we are a "Serving Church". All our ministries are led by volunteers. Pikevolunteers actively participate in Awana, Teens, Sunday School, Children's Church, and Bible Study groups. Our church helps support and distribute food through Interfaith Community Food Pantry. We actively use our campground, The Good Place, for our Men's Bible Study during the summer months. We also hold a kids ministry called Marksman Ministries during the summer. We have a 3D Archery Shoot called The Outdoor Extravaganza the 2d Saturday in August which is an outreach ministry for local archery enthusiasts. Most of the maintenance andupkeep of all our facilities and properties is done by church volunteers.The CandidateThe Lead Pastor will be responsible for preparing, preaching, and teachingmessages based on the Word of God in both the Old and New Testament. Leadservices of baptism by triune immersion and three-fold communion. He will beinvolved in helping to plan church related activities. Also be involved in andplanning of services for weddings and funerals and giving support to those who aresick (James 5:14-15). He will also be required to help those who need Christiancounseling when requested.The successful candidate should have strong communication skills in preachingand teaching based on scripture and be able to communicate well in group settingsas well as in private interactions. He is to be a committed Christ follower in hispersonal, family, and prayer life. We desire the Lead Pastor to have a minimum of a MDiv (Master of Divinity) but it is not required. The Lead Pastor also must be in full agreement with the Charis Fellowship Statement of Faith. This document can be found at the website: charisfellowship.com/statement-of-faith/BenefitsThe CompensationThe compensation package will include the following: Salary (TBD), Vacation time, Retirement Contribution, Housing Allowance. Also relocation assistance is available. The ProcessPlease look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor for Pike Grace Brethren Church?Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at Pike Grace Brethren Church?In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Pike Grace Brethren Church. Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]