Pastor

Pastor

Elba, NY

PASTOR

First Baptist Church of Elba– Pastor

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of Elba, New York (https://www.fbcelba.net) is seeking a full-time Pastor to shepherd the congregation and preach weekly. In addition to being a sound Bible teacher, a qualified candidate should have strong interpersonal and relationship-builiding skills.  We are seeking a Pastor who is committed to the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the edification of Christians through the teaching of the fullness of God's Word, and the fervent promotion of evangelism both locally and worldwide (Acts 1:8). 

The Church

First Baptist Church of Elba is an independent Bible-believing Baptist church.  The church was founded in 1820 and currently serves about 60 parishioners weekly.  Our service contains both traditional and contemporary worship elements.  In addition to worship services, we offer Sunday morning and Wednesday night adult Bible study, Sunday night youth group, Wednesday night Kids’ Club, women’s ministry, and VBS.   With a strong focus on missions, we currently support 13 missionaries and Christian organizations.

Our church is in Elba, NY (https://elbanewyork.com).  Elba is a charming, small village of 590 residents (or as the sign says “pop. just right”) located halfway between the cities Buffalo and Rochester.  A thriving agricultural community, Elba is home to 2 of the top 100 farms in the country.  Its biggest cash crop being the onion, Elba is the self-proclaimed “Onion Capital of the World.”  Major retailers and popular chain restaurants are just 6 miles away in close-by Batavia.  Elba Central School (ww.elbacsd.org) is a short walk from the parsonage and the church.  Home of the Lancers, Elba Central School has a total enrollment of 427 students from K-12.  Located in the western New York region, Elba enjoys 4 seasons of weather, each with their own unique outdoor activities.

As part of our articles of faith, we believe in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as inspired by God inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21).  Our Statements of Faith are published on our website, www.fbcelba.net. 

The Candidate

We are seeking a Pastor who lives out and proclaims the Gospel, embodying a genuine calling to share the Good News. Led by the Holy Spirit, he will both publicly from the pulpit and in his private life invite people to accept Christ by faith. The candidate we seek should be driven by a strong desire to see others receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and grow in their spiritual maturity, shepherding by example.  A potential pastor should fulfill the scriptural qualifications for a church leader as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation, fostering a culture of faith, love, and service among ethnic and generational diversity.
• Serve as an ex officio member of the Deacon Board. He is seen as a leader among equals.
• Develop and deliver engaging, biblically-based weekly sermons during worship services, special occasions and events.
• Plan and lead services, collaborating with the worship team, and children's ministry.  Ensuring that services are meaningful and spiritually enriching
• Lead in the administration of the two ordinances of the church: baptism and communion.
• Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick, counseling those in need, and offering support during times of crisis.
• Work with church leadership to establish and execute a vision and strategic plan for the church's growth and leadership development.
• As a member of the Trustee Board, oversee the administration and management of church operations, including budgeting, and financial planning.
• The Pastor is expected to shepherd and oversee the youth leader, coordinating the roles and responsibilities thereof. 
• Regular and transparent communication with the church leaders, ministry leaders, and the congregation is essential.
• This is a full-time position; the Pastor is expected to manage their time between service hours and out-of-office ministry as needed.

Compensation: We are offering a competitive salary along with a benefit package including housing, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement. A 2,300 sq ft parsonage located across the street from the church is provided (including gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage, and internet) or a housing allowance can be negotiated.

Please send your resume to office@fbcelba.net