Pastor

Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

58527 Delanie Street

New Haven, MI 48048

586-749-3813

gnhpastoralcommittee@groups.outlook.com

PASTOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Church Name: Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Location: 58527 Delanie Street

Position: Full Time Pastor

Closing Date: March 20, 2022

Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (GNH) of New Haven, MI, is a church that follows God’s word.  At 84 years old, we have been recognized and awarded for our ministry, philanthropy, and community service throughout Macomb County.  Our church family values biblical preaching, heartfelt worship, and the Great Commission to spread Christian Missionary throughout. GNH has enjoyed many seasons of inspirational guidance, biblical teachings, and loving and welcoming all.

Greater New Hope’s mission represents the Word of God teaching us that there is but one living and true God; and that there are three persons in this one God - the Father, the Son,and the Holy Spirit. Our vision is to follow God’s word in spirit and in truth inspiring others along the way.

Even with the struggles of the Covid-19 pandemic, our culture is of faith, hope, and trust in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Our history has proven that we stand on a strong foundation. We have been led by great leaders and are excited to begin our search for our new Pastor. 

POSITION: Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is seeking a full-time pastor called by God to:

• Plan and conduct worship services.
• Preach Bible based, inspirational sermons with application to daily life.
• Lead and teach stimulating Bible studies.
• Lead in administering the ordinances of Baptism and Communion.
• Provide pastoral care to members who are experiencing bereavement, and are sick or shut-in.
• Officiate at funerals, weddings, baby dedications, and other events.
• Conduct pastoral counseling.
• Seek to win the unsaved.
• Assume the leadership role in carrying out the mission of the church.
• Provide leadership training for ministry leaders and church officers.
• Work with deacons, church officers, auxiliaries and committees in performing their assigned responsibilities.
• Serve as the moderator for church business meetings.

Candidate qualifications:

• Be a born again Christian.
• Possess a good moral Christian reputation in the home and in the community.
• Demonstrate pastoral experience of 3 to 5 years with college and seminary training (preferred).
• Be licensed and an ordained Baptist minister.
• Possess qualifications as listed in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge in the Word of God.
• The ability to prepare and deliver biblical based sermons.
• The ability to lead stimulating Bible studies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate well with the church congregation and the community at large (including all groups).
• Administrative and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.

• Interest in the spiritual and intellectual growth of the church.

Final candidates will be notified and asked to provide additional information later in the selection process. Please submit your resume and if you have any five to ten minute links to any online sermons that would be appreciated as well.

Please Submit by: March 20, 2022

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following the CDC guidelines to include wearing facial masks and social distancing.