"Seeking the Lost for Christ" Matt 28:19-20
About the Role
The Pastor will serve as the spiritual and administrative leader of the Greater Macedonia Baptist Church. The Pastor will serve as the primary entity for responding to, addressing, and maintaining the spiritual and administrative needs of the church and its membership.
The Pastor, Anointed by God, and aided of the Holy Spirit, will preach and teach the word of God as it is written, without deviation, in a way that is relevant, inspiring, and accurate. The pastor will provide guidance, encouragement, and support to the membership of this congregation who may be dealing with personal, moral, or spiritual struggles. The Pastor will minister to those members who have suffered loss, or those who are gravely ill. The Pastor will provide marriage, grief or bereavement, family, and youth counseling to members of this congregation requiring these services.
The Pastor will administer sacraments including baptisms, dedications and communion, and oversee various church ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and civic or community events held at the church. The Pastor will indirectly oversee the wide range of ministries that are already established, and when necessary, may initiate new ministries, auxiliaries, or committees to further this churches effort to fulfill “The Great Commission”.
The Pastor’s will always operate under the divine and perfect will of God, as their responsibilities will reach far beyond the walls of the physical church, effecting the surrounding neighborhoods and communities, seeking the lost for Christ, and the salvation of all.
Requirements
Strictly adheres to and exhibits with all determination, the characteristics of a Bishop (Pastor) as set forth by God in the Holy Scriptures 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
Previous experience in the role of Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, or Assistant Pastor of a congregation.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the field of Theology, Divinity, or Biblical Studies from an accredited college or Seminary.
Skilled in communicating with and understanding the needs of all age demographics.
Demonstrates a high degree of church leadership experience and ability.
Demonstrates strong conflict resolution skills and abilities on a group and individual level.
Demonstrates ability to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Demonstrates a pattern of continuing growth in his personal and public ministry.
Exhibits the ability to establish and facilitate environments for biblical learning such as Sunday School lessons and Bible Study sessions.
Displays a genuine desire and ability to mentor the church’s youth in “Christian” and “Societal” life through counseling, ministries, activities, and events.
Application Instructions
Download the attached Application Form and fill it out as completely as possible. The document is provided in both Microsoft Word and PDF Formats, so it can be completed on your computer and printed when finished.
Date and Sign the Application Form (Application Form must be hand signed to be considered and evaluated).
Mail or “Hand Carry” the completed Application Form to the following address: (Along with any other supporting documentation you would like to be considered and evaluated, i.e. Resumes, Letters of Recommendation or of Commendation … etc.).
Note: Hand Carried Applications Mon-Thu 9a -2p Only
Greater Macedonia Baptist Church
c/o Pastor’s Selection Committee, Dea. C. Hornes, Chairman
1880 W. Edgewood Ave.
Jacksonville. FL, 32208
About the Church
“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sin, according to the richness of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:2,7)
A Thriving Congregation in Jacksonville, FL. established in 1914 on the Eastside of Jacksonville.
"GREATER MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH is a family of born-again Christians, baptized by immersion on a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. In the New Testament the word CHURCH is a translation of EKKLESIA, which is derived from EK KALEO, a preposition EK and a verb KALEO, signifying "to call forth". It denotes an assembly summoned or called out; a select body separated from the mass of the people. EKKLESIA is used in the New Testament one hundred and fifteen times. Of these instances, two relate to the Hebrew congregation of the Lord, three to the Greek assembly, and one hundred times to the Christian church."*
We believe in the inerrant (free from error) Word of God, that the Bible is God’s holy Word from Genesis to Revelation. This is our doctrinal belief. We believe in tithing which is God’s requirement for the financial support of the church (Malachi 3:8-10). We believe in evangelism “seeking the lost for Christ.”
*Williams, L. L., Sr. (1989). Profile of Baptist and What We Believe as Christians. Author.