Central Baptist Church (El Centro, CA) Pastor
THE BIG PICTURE
Central Baptist church (https://www.cbcelcentro.com) is seeking a full time Pastor.
The Church and Community
We are a small, but growing, contemporary Baptist church located in El Centro, Ca. We are part of the Southern Baptist Convention and hold fast to the standard of the Baptist Faith and Message, while maintaining our autonomy. We are a family oriented and community minded church, and God has blessed us with great facilities in a perfect location for outreach.
El Centro, with a population of about 44,000, is the county seat and commercial hub of the Imperial Valley which is a desert community located along Interstate 8 about a hundred miles east of San Diego. According to the latest figures the average annual household income is $57,000 and the average cost of a home is $293,000.
We are a border community with a predominately Hispanic population, about 85%, so there is a strong Catholic influence. This presents both unique challenges and opportunities for the local church. The average resident here has more conservative values, is family oriented and is willing to talk about God; while at the same time is often, though loosely, tied to the beliefs of the Catholic Church. We also have a substantial portion of the population that speaks Spanish as a first language. Understanding all of this simply means… the field is ripe for the harvest, and we are an evangelistic minded church. We are looking for a pastor who can take us to the next level with new ideas, new energies, a love for the gospel, a love for people and a love for the local church and its community.
Position Description:
The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader of the church, and is responsible to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach Biblical scripture, to engage in pastoral care, and to provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life and function. He should be able to lead collaboratively with the deacons, other pastors and the church staff to provide opportunities for Central Baptist Church members/guests to worship, be discipled toward growth in their walk of faith, and implement strategies that will encourage and lead members to serve and impact their church and community with gospel centered lives. Candidates are expected to stand firm for the sanctity of human life, the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman, and the fundamental freedom to express our faith in the public arena.
Responsibilities:
The following defines the specific functions performed by the Senior Pastor:
Qualifications:
Compensation:
$58,000-$68,000 The Senior Pastor will be classified as full-time. Benefits offered will be consistent with the current policy for insurance, paid time off (PTO) and holidays. This is a minimum 40 hour per week position.
The Process
Please 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 at Central Baptist Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Central Baptist Church?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Central Baptist Church?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com