Lead Pastor Full Time

We are a Christ-centered, Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church in Pownal, Maine.  Pownal is a growing bedroom community to Portland.  We are the only church in our town.   We want to reach Pownal and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

We are conservative in doctrine (embracing the inerrancy and infallibility of the Scriptures).  We are blended in worship (hymns & songs from Passion, Elevation, Gettys, etc.).  We have a vision of reaching the growing unchurched community around us.  We pray that our next pastor will lead us to love God’s Word and live out Christ’s mission to seek and to save the lost.

We are historically independent.  To increase our effectiveness in reaching out to the unchurched, we have recently affiliated with the Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE of the SBC).

We are looking for a pastor with the heart of a shepherd who will also help us reach younger people and the lost community around us.  The pastor works in collaboration with the Deacons and Trustees, in accordance with our Bylaws, and in agreement with the Bible.  As our church grows, we hope to grow our pastoral team as well.  

Responsibilities

Lead Sunday morning services, adult Sunday school, and develop congregation
Lead in the ordinances:  communion (monthly) & baptism
Plan/lead worship service (our worship team is growing and as the church grows, we hope to find a worship leader)
Lead the church to grow through small groups & outreach 
Perform marriages & funerals in accordance with Church policy & Scripture 
Encourage and participate in church events
Create a welcoming environment for visitors
Develop a strategy to connect with children, teens, and young adults
Actively work with the Deacons in shepherding the congregation
Connect with the local community & develop relationships with area pastors
Ex-officio member of church committees (Deacons, Trustees, and others) 
Oversee communication (email, mail, website, YouTube, Social Media, Bulletin)

Experience and Education

Solid Biblical knowledge and text-driven preaching/teaching
Good people skills and relates well to people of all ages and backgrounds
Ability to problem solve, work independently, and execute with minimal oversight
Lead pastor or relevant ministry experience preferred
Degree from Bible college or seminary preferred
Basic computer skills, comfortable with modern technology and online platforms

Compensation

Base salary up to $50,000
Stipend toward healthcare
Professional ministry expense and travel allowance
Parsonage available (3 bed / 2 bath with barn/garage and stand-by generator).  Includes paid utilities (electric, heat, phone, and internet).

Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, sermon links (video preferred), and doctrinal statement to [email protected].