Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor – Area Bible Fellowship Church
Clearfield, IA 50840

Non-Denominational
On-site employee workplace
Pay DOE

Who We Are:

Area Bible Fellowship is an independent, non-denominational bible church in rural southwest Iowa. We are a growing, gospel centered church with a 40-year history and average 100 weekly attendees.  We are an Elder led church with a mission “To Know Christ and Make Him Known.”  ABF is a conservative, non-charismatic church.  We currently staff one part time Director of Family and Music Ministries employee. At Area Bible we currently have men’s and women’s bible study groups, an AWANA program and a JH/HS youth ministry. We recently completed building a new sanctuary and are a debt free church. We support 7 different ministries across the globe.

https://www.areabiblefellowship.org/what-we-believe/
https://www.areabiblefellowship.org/aboutus/

Where We Are:

Area Bible Fellowship is located in the small rural community of Clearfield, Iowa.  We draw attendance from several surrounding communities. Our communities are very family oriented with great schools and offer small town living with city conveniences that are a short drive.

https://www.areabiblefellowship.org/pastor-search/

Who We Are Looking For:

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
• Meets the qualifications of an elder
• Lead Sunday Services with a commitment to exegetical and expository preaching
• Clear communicator of scripture, able to teach biblical truth with grace and humility
• Vision for growth in rural church ministry
• Doctrinal alignment with Area Bible
• Ability to provide pastoral/biblical counseling
• Intentionally engage in the lives of the attendees of ABF
• Maintain close accountability and relationship among the Elder Board, Ministry Team Leader, and other volunteer staff
• Oversee the systematic, regular visitation of those unable to regularly attend services, also follow up visits of newcomers
• Ensure, alongside the elder board, teaching and discipleship curriculum is in alignment with our statement of faith and church purpose
• Facilitate periodic Bible studies, discussions, and meetings to go deeper into God’s word and build unity around what He is doing in the church
• Ability to officiate weddings and funerals within the church family
• If married, a spouse who is committed to her husband’s pastoral ministry calling and uses her gifts within the church
• MA or MDiv in Biblical or Pastoral studies preferred
• Previous Pastoral experience preferred

How To Apply:

To apply, please email the following to areabiblefellowship@gmail.com

• Intro Letter (make sure this briefly covers your testimony of faith, ministry calling, and general fit for this opening)
• Current Resume (make sure it includes your personal, family, work, and educational information)
• Personal/Family Photo
• 2 Sermon Samples
• 3 References (including one from current or immediate previous church leader, one from other church leader, one from previous professor)
• Links to social media accounts