Clinton Bible Fellowship is currently searching for a Senior Pastor. Below please find information about Clinton Bible Fellowship and our community.
Clinton CT
Clinton is located halfway between New Haven and New London (approximately halfway between New York and Boston) on historic Rt 1. Clinton is on the Connecticut shoreline of Long Island Sound.
Community
Clinton is chiefly a suburban community of 13,000 year round residents, increasing to approximately 22,000 during the summer months. Educational facilities consist of an Elementary, Middle, and High School. Recreational opportunities include a town beach, several marinas, campground, and Hammonasset State Park in the neighboring town of Madison. Clinton Crossing is a premium outlet destination.
Clinton Bible Fellowship Church
Founded in 1797 Clinton Bible Fellowship is an Independent Baptist church. We are Pretribulation and Premillennial and seek a Pastor who teaches expositionally.
In 1980 the original church building, constructed in 1838, was replaced with a new 250 seat auditorium with a Fellowship hall on the lower level below the auditorium. The church was remodeled in 2000 with updates including a projection system and sound booth and we are debt free. Average Sunday morning attendance in 2023 was 92.
We’ve had 2 Pastors over the past 54 years. Pastor Woodbridge retired and Pastor Furches was called home after 10 years of faithful service at Clinton Bible Fellowship.
Missions
Clinton Bible Fellowship is Missions minded, currently we support 10 Missionaries located in Europe, Germany, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Greece, and the United States. Financial support is through Faith Promise giving.
Church Ministries
Awana Clubs and Teens meet weekly during the school year. Additional ministry activities include Vacation Bible School, Walk Through Bethlehem, Men and Ladies Bible Studies, and Operation Christmas Child. Last year we started an ESL (English as a second language) program on Sunday mornings.
Parsonage
Requests for an application packet or additional information can be submitted to the following email:
admin@cbfct.org. Please submit a resume with your request.
The pastor provides spiritual oversight and leadership direction to the church body. He will preach, teach, disciple, evangelize and counsel as needed. He will champion the church’s statement of faith and by-laws. He will have authority over all committees and church ministries.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The pastor will perform all the Scriptural duties of the office. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he will have freedom of the pulpit. He must meet the criteria of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9:
- have solid Biblical doctrine
- be unwavering on the authority of God’s word
- be hospitable and even tempered
- maintain a good testimony in the community
- rule his own house well
- demonstrate compassion, humility, and dedication to God’s word
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Preach and teach Sunday morning services and mid-week Bible study. Messages must be well prepared, honoring the Lord.
* Work with the worship leaders in selecting appropriate hymns and songs for worship.
* Lead and demonstrate effective ways to witness and win the lost to salvation in Christ.
* Lead the congregation in the Lord’s Supper; perform baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
* Work with the deacons and other key leadership to carry out the mission and purpose of the church.
* Provide direct supervision to paid staff as well as oversight and guidance to leaders in all areas of ministry from children to teens to adults.
