Church Staff Openings
The following IBC member churches have staff openings:
Coronado Bible Church, Coronado, Panama: Senior Pastor
Looking For: Senior Pastor
Location: Coronado, Panama
Calling ALL Awesome Pastors…
Are you ready to preach, teach and reach the lost and the found?
Do you desire to have an international impact for Jesus, that you and your family can experience together?
Does the opportunity to Pastor an elder-led flock encourage you that you will not be leading alone, but with a team?
Then, read on and consider Coronado Bible Church as your new home!
Who We Are:
Coronado Bible Church is an English speaking, non-denominational, Bible believing, Christ-centered community that exists to glorify God by developing fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Coronado Bible Church is located in the beautiful tropical country of Panamá. We are located approximately two hours west of Panamá City, Panamá. Coronado is a beautiful beach community located on the shores of the warm Pacific Ocean!
The church was established approximately 15 years ago and operates in a collaborative leadership position with the Elders, currently with three elders and one elder emeritus. Our church body is unique, in that it has a seasonal population with many attendees coming for only 5-6 months a year. We do have a substantial base group of full time members as well. There is a growing number of young families with children and teens creating an opportunity for all ages ministry. The young children’s program is steered by an under-privileged children’s foundation founder. The ministry for teenagers is led by one of our missionary elders.
Coronado Bible Church is experiencing significant growth, the last several months have seen many conversion decisions, multiple baptisms and an amazing moving of the Holy Spirit in answers to prayer. Under the leadership of a desirable candidate, CBC will continue that trajectory.
Seeking A Senior Pastor:
The Pastor/Shepherd who will teach, lead, challenge and inspire
We are seeking a Senior Pastor/Shepherd to lead a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic congregation, with congregants of diverse church backgrounds.
The ideal Pastor/Shepherd will give opportunity to people who do not know the Lord, to become children of God (John 1:12), develop the congregation into Disciples who will “…not be ashamed of the Gospel” (Romans 1:16), …go into the community weekly and be a light unto the world (Mark 16:15 and Matthew 5:16), a living gospel with the evidence of the Holy Spirit that indwells us (Acts 1:8). The Pastor/Shepherd will help us discern where we are lacking and challenge us to continually become more Christ-like; and preach powerfully and faithfully. Sermons and teachings should be directed toward molding and maturing us after God’s will. If discipline is warranted, the Pastor/Shepherd will unreservedly apply Biblically principled correction as taught in Matthew 5:23-24 and others.
The Pastor/Shepherd will care for individuals by seeking to know them, to connect on the human as well as spiritual level. We do not expect the Pastor/Shepherd to carry every burden of individually caring all the time. But, when the need arises, will become involved in providing appropriate individual sharing, caring and discipleship.
The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader of the Church and is responsible to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach biblical revelation, to challenge us all to higher purpose, to engage in pastoral care and to provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life and function.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate to both young and older English speakers as well as Panamanian attendees with limited English ability. The candidate will demonstrate a preaching style founded on solid Biblical teaching and should inject humor and personal interest into sermons to relate Biblical principles; and maintain the attention of a broad spectrum of listeners. The ideal candidate will not be locked into a denominational dogma but will preach and shepherd based on clear Biblical teachings.
Ideally, the Pastor/Shepherd will lead by example, knowledge and grace, in truth and in Spirit.
Pastor Qualifications:
We know the ideal Pastor/Shepherd for us has been prepared by God to assume the role of Senior Pastor, however, we realize that our ideal candidate and God’s ideal may be different, so we present the following as desired qualities in a candidate knowing there is a perfect pastor already chosen:
- A born-again Christian, called by God and Spirit led with a vibrant personal Christian faith
- Married to one woman, with family or none
- Possess the qualifications and qualities described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3 and Acts 6:4
- Reputation above reproach
- Experienced and gifted in preaching and teaching the Word of God
- Fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills
- Some knowledge of Spanish language is desirable and ultimately necessary to function well in Latin America
- Graduate of accredited seminary or divinity school with five years’ experience leading and shepherding a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic congregation with widely ranging church backgrounds; or a minimum of 10 years’ experience leading a similar congregation
- Sober-minded; strong Biblical convictions not swayed by world views or “flavor of the week” religiosity
- Critical thinker
- Self-controlled, remain spirit-filled when resolving conflict, Refrain from gossip, maintaining confidences
- Humble good listener, not easily distracted, willing to learn from others when applicable
- Hospitable, a people-person
- Know the congregation, when they have needs etc. show care; or at least make sure to delegate an elder or someone with compassion to serve the need
- Acknowledge/minister to: singles, married couples/families; young, old, therefore comfortable interacting with all ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and church backgrounds
- Loves and enjoys being with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and intentionally builds relationships with everyone, thus displaying compassion and a servant-hearted attitude.
- Understands challenges of living in a tropical, emerging country or eager to learn
- Willing to step outside of a comfort zone of first world leisure and meet daily, weekly sometimes hourly challenges as they present
- Follows the Guiding ministry plan set out by the elders.
- Has a passion for studying and sharing the Word of God with strong prayer life.
- Team player with the ability to encourage and motivate others
- Bible teachings through sermons and lessons that edify, challenge, and encourage the Church as well as promote the passionate worship of God in everyday life.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating through multiple media with church members and/or delegating media interaction needs with those who are talented with the medium
- Successful experience sharing leadership responsibility with elders, committee leaders, teachers, volunteers and others.
Main Responsibilities include
- Preaching/teaching at Worship services and coordinate with worship team
- Coordinating with church’s ministries
- Visiting church members and those at home with health issues
- Member of the leadership team, with emphasis on offering spiritual counsel through all modalities including pastoring, preaching and personal interactions
- Be a faithful student of the Bible and as a preacher/teacher present well-organized, Bible-based sermons and lessons.
- Disciple the congregation through Bible study with the aim to develop their Christian maturity and depth of biblical understanding with life applications.
- Ensure that the Church maintains a focus on providing a variety of programs and initiatives that engage and involve members of every generation.
- Oversee and provide guidance on programs that equip members for discipleship.
- Provide guidance and oversight to church committees and other teams in a manner that helps them to thrive independently.
- Support the church’s youth and children’s ministry programs that prepare our youth and children for independent Christian adult living, foster a fellowship of believers, and promote Bible-based life choices.
- Lead the congregation in efforts to grow God’s Kingdom and to reach the lost and the unchurched.
- Work with church members and attendees to help them identify how they can utilize their gifts and find a place to serve the Lord within the Church and in missions and ministry.
- Provide care and counseling to church attendees in planned life-events (e.g. pre-marital counseling) and moments of personal struggle or crisis. This may include directing members to additional resources beyond CBC.
- Administer the believer’s baptism, communion, funerals, weddings, child dedications.
- Guide and advise members with compassion while adhering to bold truths of the gospel in daily world and emerging country challenges focusing on God’s Kingdom.
Steps to help transitioning to life in Panamá
To aid in transitioning to living in Panamá, we offer discussion about the challenges of living in an emerging country, help in finding doctors, schools (if needed) and other professionals for legal and medical services, finding a home and transportation, introduction to persons who have certain abilities or services that may be needed from time-to-time.
Pastoral Remuneration Package
- Compensation: individually offered commensurate with experience, need and other resources.
- Relocation expenses: Airline tickets for original travel for the pastor and family will be provided.
- Immigration: Costs of visas and work-permits will be provided.
- Health care plan: negotiable based on variety of services available
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum
- Annual stipend: for some expenses related to hospitality.
- Continuing Development: Conferences, seminars/training courses are negotiable.
For more information, please contact Beverly Henry: [email protected]
International Baptist Church Hamburg: Children's Ministry Leader
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER
JOB OFFER
We are in immediate need of a Children’s Ministry Leader. Every Sunday, approximately 60 children and teenagers take part in our Sunday school. We are looking for a developing leader who can lead this promising ministry! We offer either a part-time or full-time position with an unlimited contract.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, teach, and train the children and youth, as well as our ministry volunteers.
- Regularly visit our children’s families.
- Produce workshops and family-focused Sunday services.
- Organize children and family events such as retreats and special days.
- Coordinate resources and materials with the elders and other ministries.
PERSONAL AND MINISTERIAL LIFE
Our primary guidelines are 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 4:6-15; and Titus 1:6-9.
We also expect to see:
- A commitment to a daily prayer life and regular study of God’s Word.
- Bible College / Seminary degree preferred. Other qualifications
- Agreement with IBCH’s statement of faith (provided upon request).
- Positive experience in children/family ministry preferred.
- A passion for discipling children and seeing families grow in the Lord.
- Competent in English and German.
WE OFFER YOU
- Teamwork environment with volunteers and weekly pastoral meetings
- Creative possibilities to help develop the position
- Paid attendance at a five-day leadership training conference in Europe
- Remuneration based on the KAT tariff
WHO WE ARE
The International Baptist Church of Hamburg (IBCH) is a vibrant English-language church of about 300 adults and 60 children located in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Our congregation is made up of members and visitors from over 50 nations who have come to the Hamburg metropolitan area for a variety of reasons—training, work, family, or due to difficult political circumstances in their country of origin. Some have established permanent residence, others are here temporarily. Many have brought their families with them or have established one here, and are raising their children multilingualy. There are also many Germans among us who have lived and/or worked in a foreign setting, or who live here in an intercultural family context. As well as the core of longstanding members and workers, we also have a varying number of international students and refugees who attend our church.
IBC Hamburg is a member of the International Baptist Convention, a network of English-language churches, mostly in Europe, but on other continents as well.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for this position, then please send your résumé and a cover letter to the Pastoral Search Team at [email protected]. Either our office administrator or our pastor James, will get back to you as quickly as possible.
In His grace,
The Pastoral Search Team of IBCH
Aviano Baptist Church, Aviano, Italy: Senior Pastor
Job Title: Senior Pastor
Location: Aviano, Italy
CITY OF AVIANO
Nestled about an hour north of Venice and approximately four and a half hours east of Milan lies the enchanting city of Aviano. With a population of around 9,000 residents, it serves as a cozy haven for numerous military families. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Dolomites mountain range in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Aviano offers a wealth of experiences waiting to be explored. The location has a small town atmosphere with easy access to the best of all Europe has to offer. Findings from Aviano show that the area has been populated since the Bronze Age and many historians believe that a commercial center developed where present-day Aviano is situated, with a cultural and defensive center in the castle area. In 1911 one of the first airfields of the Italian Air Force was built in Aviano. The base was among the first ones available to Italian aviation, which in the following years enlarged and became increasingly important until it became the NATO Aviano AB in the 1950s. The Aviano Air Base is why Aviano is home to many American families.
WHO WE ARE
Congregation
The congregation at ABC consists of a diverse population of approximately 95 regular attendees and 85 members, with a seating capacity of approximately 130. We are an English-speaking church composed almost entirely of military members and their families from various denominational backgrounds. We are a multi-generational, international church, but considering most of our congregation is military or related to the Aviano Air Base in some capacity, the average age of our congregation is relatively young compared to most churches. Serving a military population can create drastic fluctuations in attendance; most of our congregation turns over every three years. Additionally, the transient nature of a military church can bring difficulties to areas that a lot of stateside churches take for granted, such as a steady volunteer base, actively engaged regular attendees, etc. However, over the 50 years the church has been established, ABC has been blessed to have all of its needs and more met by both its faithful members and regular attendees.
We are a blended, worship-style church that worships with a team of vocalists and instruments. While we utilize both contemporary and traditional music, we also scrutinize the music to ensure biblical accuracy. We hold one service on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am and live stream our worship services on YouTube. In this way, we foster the ability for people to worship with us even when they are not able to be present in the church, whether for duty requirements, sickness, etc. This also ensures that our services are available to as many people as possible.
OUR MINISTRIES
(All of these ministries are available dependent on qualified member volunteers)
Discipleship
Our discipleship opportunities are designed to help our members get connected to the church family, to grow in their relationship with Christ, so that they are equipped to minister in Aviano or wherever He sends them.
- One-on-one discipleship: Our one-on-one discipleship process is designed to do just that. A church member is paired with a more experienced follower of Jesus as they learn together how to read the Bible more effectively, how to have a solid prayer life, how to share their faith, and how to be a disciple of Jesus. Currently, our pairs use the book “Growing in Christ: A Thirteen-Week Course for New and Growing Christians.” We have teams of men and women who meet regularly.
- Men’s and Women’s Bible Study: We have two men’s Bible study groups and two women’s Bible study groups that gather at the church throughout the week to study the Bible together and deepen their relationships with the Lord.
- Homegroup Discipleship: Homegroups have been an important part of the ministry of this church, and they will resume in the summer of 2024. We have both English and Italian groups.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry is a core function of our church. As our children are constantly being molded, it is important that we, as a church family, mold them into disciples of God and not of Earth. Children are not the church of tomorrow; they are the church of today. Sunday mornings are a special time when we teach children about God and the Bible in a fun, energetic way that helps make faith come alive in their hearts. Most of the children in our church are under 12 years of age. We have Sunday morning programs for nursery, preschool, and Kindergarten-Second grade.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long, exciting time of singing, activities, and Bible lessons for ages four through twelve. We usually hold it at the end of July to allow for newly arriving families to take part. Most years, our VBS reaches anywhere from 50-75 children with the gospel.
AWANA
Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Each week, parents, volunteers, and mentors lead and guide the children in the study of God’s word through stories, games, and scripture memory. Our programs offer a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community. By allowing students to dive deep into the Scriptures and answer these questions for themselves, we allow them to explore their faith and discover what they actually believe. Awana is offered Sunday evenings from September through May.
Youth Ministry
The teen years are some of the most crucial for the development and discovery of authentic faith for young people. Our focus is on the discipleship of Middle and High School students, challenging and leading our youth to answer Jesus’ call to “follow Him.” We do this through Bible study, games, lock-ins, retreats, and other fun, biblically focused events.
Young Adults Ministry
For servicemen and locals ages 18 to 30, the Young Adults Ministry in Aviano provides a safe haven that promotes spiritual development and community. Members participate in fellowship and biblical teachings through regular meetings and online exchanges. Deep discussions and encouragement from one another are fostered by the exchange of Bible teachings, verses, and quotes in the group chat. Individualized guidance from mentors fosters personal development and responsibility. The ministry, which is rooted in Scripture, equips young adults to face life’s obstacles with steadfast faith. As a team, they are a lighthouse of illumination and hope, committed to achieving spiritual development and a closer bond with God.
Men’s Ministry
The Men’s Ministry has a variety of opportunities throughout the year for men to go deeper in their relationship with the Lord as well as to fellowship with other men along the way. These include the monthly men’s prayer/fellowship gatherings, men’s Bible studies, and retreats. We have a place for men of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of life.
Women’s Ministry
Women’s ministries play a vital role as they provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, fellowship opportunities, and support. At ABC, there are weekly Bible studies available to participate in and a monthly LIFT (Ladies in Fellowship Together) event where the women of the church gather for fellowship and to share a meal. We also have an extension to the women’s ministry, Mommy and Me, specifically tailored to women in the postpartum period with young children. At each gathering, as we dig deeper into scripture, our goal is to know and love Jesus more as we encourage each other to lead more to love Jesus.
Worship Ministry
Our aim as a church is to strive to conform the worship services at Aviano Baptist to Scripture. We sing and play instruments to both traditional and contemporary psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in an effort to praise God with all that He has graciously given us and to teach one another about the Triune God and His work to save fallen man through biblically saturated songs. With a shepherd’s heart for the flock of Christ, we keep a watchful eye on the lyrical content of songs as well as their sources for biblical fidelity.
MISSIONS
The Pastor is the ex-officio member of the Missions Committee; he provides leadership in the planning, organization, and conduct of missions work at ABC. We are currently involved in the following missions:
- Firewood for Crihana Veche, Moldova: It takes just $400 per family to provide enough wood to keep warm through the winter. Every year we raise money to help purchase firewood for extremely poor families in the Moldovan village of Crihana Veche. This ABC mission has been going strong since 2014.
- Local Missions: In the fall, through AWANA, we collect food for a local food drive.
- Missions Committee: A missions committee is being formed so we can go when and where we are called.
MOLDOVA
Aviano Baptist Church has been involved with mission work worldwide. For the last several years, we have had the privilege of serving Christ in the poorest country in all of Europe: Moldova. Crihana Veche is a small village in the southern part of the country that is home to a small, dedicated group of believers who make up Crihana Veche Baptist Church. Partnering with them has given Aviano Baptist Church amazing opportunities to bless other Christians and be a light to unbelievers by donating to many of their local Church ministries. Some of these ministries include providing firewood in the winter, supporting the Church-run foster home, and offering other community support.
Beyond just providing funds to these God-honoring causes, Aviano Baptist Church hosts an annual mission trip to see and work in these ministries firsthand. Team members of the trip deliver the firewood that was collected, run the children’s program for the week, preach at churches in neighboring villages, and speak to the youth groups.
While providing for physical needs is surely a blessing, the greatest part about partnering with the believers at Crihana Veche Baptist Church is that every program they offer is a vehicle to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The witnessing opportunities team members will see on a mission trip to Moldova will stretch and grow even the most mature believer. Seeing the commitment of our Christian brothers and sisters in Moldova continues to be a blessing beyond measure.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PASTOR
Aviano Baptist Church is looking for a lead pastor answering a divine calling to minister to a unique, transient, military, and international-based community. The senior pastor will have the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, as well as other aspects expected of a person serving in this position.
- A deep, steady faith; experience in leading and mentoring; and disciple the community. (1 Timothy 3:5)
- Living a Christ-transformed life, an example of God’s unwavering love and a show of devotion to their flock. (1 Timothy 3:5)
- Spiritually mature with sound doctrines, humble, and honest in their daily life. (1 Timothy 3:2, 3:6)
- (Preferred) Experience in ministering within a military community is a significant advantage for relevant and effective ministry in the Aviano community.
- (Preferred) Education in Christian biblical theological studies (e.g., Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology, etc.)
- Previous pastoral experience
- Ordained Baptist minister or become ordained as soon as practical upon assumption of the office.
- Must agree with the church Statement of Faith.
SALARY PACKAGE
€30,564 Annual Salary
€2,547 Salary Per Month Housing provided by ABC Moving expenses TO Aviano will NOT be covered by the church. Moving expenses FROM Aviano WILL be covered by the church.
School options for elementary and high school students:
- Local Italian Schools
- Homeschooling
Health insurance is not included.
- English-speaking health care is available for all family members through the US Abroad Clinic. It is here to meet the needs of the American community and other English-speaking people. It is located in the middle of Aviano, just a short walk from the church.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Search and Selection The ABC Pastoral Search Committee is carefully and prayerfully seeking God’s will and guidance throughout the search process. Our search and selection process is as follows: Once an initial review and vetting process has been conducted of the resumes received, a follow-up questionnaire will be sent to potential candidates. A series of checks will then be performed on promising candidates including, but not limited to, the following:
- Background check
- Review and Contact References
- Preliminary phone/ZOOM interviews with potential candidates
Final candidates will be interviewed, along with their spouse and children (if applicable), via ZOOM (or some similar web-based video-conferencing method). Once a recommendation is made to the Church Council, and upon approval from the Church Council, the recommended candidate’s information will be presented to the Church members for review and prayer. A visit to Aviano, Italy (at ABC’s expense), will be scheduled where the candidate(s) will have the opportunity to preach to the church and also have an opportunity to meet with members of the congregation. After the visit(s) has/have concluded, the Church Council will call for a special business meeting where the members will vote to call the candidate to serve as Senior Pastor.
How to Apply for the Position
The application process is being managed by a Pastoral Search Committee. We are accepting resumes until and including 31 August 2024. Any resumes received after 31 August 2024 will not be considered at this time. Interested candidates may submit an application to Tim Mason, Pastor Search Team Chairman, at [email protected] with the following documents:
- Updated resume and cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position
- 2-5 professional and/or ministry references
- Proof of academic titles
- Proof of past professional and/or ministry/pastoral experience
- Links to or copies of audio or video of past preaching (if available)
- Any other information that is pertinent to this position for consideration by the PSC
For more information about the church, visit www.avianobaptist.church.
IBC Zürich: Pastor
Position Seeking: Pastor
The International Baptist Church of Zürich (IBCZ), an English-speaking Christian fellowship located in Rüschlikon, Switzerland is seeking a man of God as a full-time pastor.
We are a family-oriented elder-led church with a congregation drawn from numerous countries, cultures, and denominational backgrounds. We have a weekly attendance of between 80 and 100 that come from all over the Canton of Zürich and the surrounding regions. At IBCZ, the applicant must be prepared to servant-lead, work, and walk alongside a plurality of lay elders as a fellow elder. The elders work together and are supported by the diaconate and various ministry leaders.
Required skills and experience:
- Baptist-ordained pastor
- Holds a Masters of Divinity degree (or equivalent) from an accredited seminary
- A minimum of 10 years of ministry experience
- Pastoral experience in at least two churches, including one senior/solo pastor position
- At least one pastoral position in an international church
- Experienced and gifted in preaching and teaching the Word of God
- Fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills
- German language level A1 (written) and B1 (oral) prior to the start of the position. For more details on the CEFR levels please refer to https://tinyurl.com/mmm8v8a5. IBCZ can provide support in obtaining these qualifications
To visit the church website and find more details about the pastor position, please visit: https://www.ibcz.ch/seeking-pastor/
Posted: 1 March 2023
North Sea Baptist Church, Stavanger, Norway: Youth Ministry Coordinator
Job Title: Youth Ministry Coordinator
Location: North Sea Baptist Church, Stavanger, Norway
About North Sea Baptist Church:
North Sea Baptist Church is a vibrant, multinational community located in Stavanger, Norway. We are committed to creating a spiritual home for people from all over the world, fostering a dynamic and supportive church environment. We use English as our primary language. Our church has a strong missions focus, and our pastor also leads several other global organizations, including the Missional International Church Network (www.micn.org).
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the role of Youth Ministry Coordinator. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in ministry and gain diverse experience, potentially paving the way for future ministry roles. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Senior Pastor David Fresch.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop our youth ministry, creating engaging and relevant programs.
- Coordinate our Sunday services and participate in various ways such as occasionally making announcements and serving communion
- Collaborate with church leadership to align youth ministry with the church’s vision and goals.
Requirements:
- Strong commitment to Jesus and alignment with the church’s doctrinal beliefs.
- Experience in youth ministry or related fields preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude, with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed to support the church’s diverse ministries and activities.
- Willingness to raise additional support, as the position offers a stipend of $1,000 per month.
- Having lived internationally is also preferred.
- Commitment: The candidate should be prepared to make a minimum two-year commitment to the role, with the possibility of extending their stay if mutually agreeable.
Benefits:
- Dynamic Church Community: Being part of a dynamic, international church community in Stavanger, Norway.
- Diverse Ministry Exposure: Opportunity to serve in various capacities, aiding in refining your future calling.
- Leadership Development: Personal mentorship under Senior Pastor David Fresch and learning from a rotation of experienced interim associate pastors.
- Supportive Young Adults Community: Engage with a supportive community of young adults, offering growth and fellowship.
- Church Plant Connection: An opportunity to connect with and visit our exciting new church plant in Oslo, expanding your understanding of international church dynamics.
- International Church Gatherings: The chance to attend two international church gatherings in Europe each year, providing exceptional networking and learning opportunities.
- Missions Exposure: Gain exposure to missions through the church’s global reach, including opportunities for leading mission trips with youth and adults.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the role and relevant experience. Applications should be sent to [email protected]. We hope to have our new team member in place by August of 2024.
Join us in our vision of building a global spiritual family and impacting lives across the world. If you’re passionate about youth ministry and eager to be a part of a vibrant, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply. Your journey with North Sea Baptist Church could be the start of a profoundly fulfilling chapter in your ministry calling. Apply now and be a part of something truly transformative.
Grace Baptist Church, Grafenwöhr, Germany: Full-time Pastor
Job Title: Full-time Pastor
Location: Grace Baptist Church, Grafenwöhr, Germany
Grace Baptist Church, a self-supporting denominationally diverse congregation located in Grafenwöhr, Germany, is in search of a full-time pastor. Grafenwöhr is located approximately forty miles NE of Nuremberg in the German State of Bavaria. It is a community of more than 35,000 people. More than 28,000 of these are English speaking, consisting mostly of military personnel, civilian government employees and their families.
We are a congregation of approximately 115 people consisting of families with children, single soldiers, older adults, and German citizens. We own our church building, which has a seating capacity of 120 people per service. We have a full program of worship to include: two Sunday services, nursery, children’s church, youth class, and weekly home groups along with a weekly ladies’ Bible study and a monthly men’s breakfast.
The church is a member of the International Baptist Convention. The convention is made up of English-language international churches and church plants located in more than 20 countries. In addition to our church, there is one other Baptist congregation in the area, at least three congregations of other denominations, and two military chapels ministering to the English-speaking community.
The transient nature of the military community brings about the loss of 20-30 percent of the congregation every year due to the regular military rotations. Even with all the movement, the church is volunteer operated with the pastor and part-time treasurer being the only paid staff.
For more information about the church, please go to our website www.gbc-graf.org and click on the Profile link under the Connect tab. If God is leading you to respond, please contact the Pulpit Search Committee at [email protected] by June 30, 2024. Please include your résumé and sermon links.
The following staff openings are from churches which are not member churches of the IBC:
Sunrise Community Church: Associate Pastor
Position Seeking: Associate Pastor (Full Time)
Salary: To be determined (Cayman dollars)
Location: Grand Cayman Island
About Us:
Sunrise Community Church is a vibrant and growing church committed to knowing Jesus and making Jesus known on the beautiful island of Grand Cayman and beyond. We do this through a rigorous commitment to scripture, prayer, community and outreach. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our pastoral team as an Associate Pastor.
Sunrise Community Church is currently about 180 members strong and is financially secure. We are a diverse congregation with people from all round the world including local Caymanians.
Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, located in the Caribbean Sea.
Responsibilities:
As Associate Pastor, you will work closely with the senior pastor and staff to:
– Assist in planning and leading worship services. This includes preaching at least once a month or more if needed.
– Provide pastoral care and support to the congregation.
– Collaborate in the development and implementation of ministry programs.
– Plan outreach and community involvement initiatives.
– Contribute to discipleship and spiritual growth programs.
– Participate in counseling and pastoral care as needed.
– Support the overall mission and vision of the church.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
– A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a vibrant relationship with God.
– Agreement with Sunrise Community Church’s statement of faith (www.sunrise.ky)
– Pastoral experience is beneficial.
– A heart for ministry. The individual must know they are called into full time church ministry.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An affinity to expositional preaching is encouraged.
– Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
– A theological degree from an accredited institution.
How to Apply:
If you feel called to serve and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your passion for ministry, and three professional references to [email protected]. At least 3 links to recent sermons. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2024.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health benefits, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2024
Posted: 10 July 2023
Sunrise Community Church: Worship Leader
Job Title: Worship Leader (full time)
Location: Grand Cayman Island
Salary: To be determined (Cayman dollars)
About Us:
Sunrise Community Church is a vibrant and growing community of believers located in the heart of Grand Cayman Island. We are committed to knowing Jesus and making Him known through a high view of scripture, authentic worship, genuine community, and outreach. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Worship Leader to join our ministry team.
Sunrise Community Church is currently about 180 members and financially secure. We are a diverse congregation with people from all round the world including local Caymanians.
Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, located in the Caribbean Sea.
Responsibilities:
As the Worship Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and coordinating worship services, fostering an atmosphere of reverence and engagement.
- Selecting and arranging music in collaboration with the pastoral team to enhance the overall worship experience.
- Recruiting, training, and nurturing a team of musicians and vocalists.
- Creating an environment conducive to spiritual growth and connection with God through music.
- Collaborating with other ministries for special events and outreach initiatives.
- Embracing and implementing a variety of worship styles that resonate with our diverse congregation.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A strong personal commitment to Christ and a heart for worship ministry.
- A theological degree or qualification is favorable.
- Agreement with Sunrise Community Church’s statement of faith (www.sunrise.ky)
- Proven experience leading worship in a church setting.
- Proficiency in playing a musical instrument and/or vocal leadership skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and inspire a worship team.
- Ability to connect with a multi-ethnic
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of sound and livestream equipment would be good too.
How to Apply:
If you feel called to lead worship and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume, a link to a recent worship service you have led (if available), and a brief statement outlining your approach to worship leadership to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2024.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic ministry team in the beautiful setting of Grand Cayman Island.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2024
Posted: 10 July 2023
European Baptist Federation: Operations Manager
Job Title: Operations Manager (full time)
Are you ready to work with purpose and to see lives transformed across nations? The European Baptist Federation is seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to drive excellence and innovation in our organisation!
- Lead and optimise organisational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with regional leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- Manage financial resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence within the team.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a non-profit or religious organisation.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- Passion for serving and empowering diverse communities.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
International Bible Church of Armenia: Pastor
Position Seeking: Pastor
International Bible Church of Armenia in Yerevan is looking for a biblically qualified and called pastor. We are an elder-led church, and the elders share pastoral and preaching responsibilities, yet we are calling for a full-time (teaching elder/lead pastor), to work in a cross-cultural, multi-ethnic church-plant.
The candidate would be a missionary/pastor, and would need to raise their support for this calling – (Armenia has a relatively low cost of living, as it is a developing nation, thus a high amount of support is unnecessary). The congregation and people of ministry would be primarily among English-speaking Americans, Indians, Russians, Persians, Kurds, and Armenians. We also have many other ethnicities within the country and in the city of Yerevan.
The primary ministries of the TE elder/lead pastor would be pastoral, preaching/teaching, & organizing events within the church, along with strategizing for evangelism for Persian outreach, Russian outreach, etc…, We have the vision to start more churches within the country, and surrounding countries, so the candidate must share a passion for missions and church-planting. Our church is a missional church and is strategically located to make an impact in Armenia and among the unreached neighboring nations.
To apply please send an email to [email protected].
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBCofArmenia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IBCofArmenia
Posted: 10 July 2023
Crossroads International Church of Basel: Senior Pastor
Job Title: Senior Pastor (full-time)
Location: Basel Switzerland
Senior Pastor Profile
Crossroads Basel is a multicultural, multi-denominational international church seeking to reach and minister to the English-speaking community of the Greater Basel area. The full-time Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership and vision to the church’s community and outreach. The Senior Pastor will recognize the uniqueness of this congregation and be responsible for maintaining the unity of the church.
The Senior Pastor is a non-voting member of the board of Elders. Together they work to ensure the health and stability of the entire church by upholding the Statutes to ensure effective and efficient coordination and management of all programs of the church.
The Senior Pastor is an effective communicator of the vision for God’s church in evangelism, discipleship, and equipping the congregation for service. He is the primary teacher and has broad responsibility for the spiritual welfare, growth, and life of the church in all areas.
The Senior Pastor’s Responsibilities Include:
Public Ministry of the Word
- Plan and preach sermon series in a manner that encourages godly Christian living and is in accord with sound doctrine
- Train, equip, and delegate the public preaching of God’s word to other faithful leaders
- Pray faithfully for the congregation
- Provide theological direction and emphasis to overall ministry teaching efforts
- Collaborate weekly planning of the worship services with other staff and Volunteers
Organizational Leadership
- Initiator of vision and direction for the church
- Provides leadership to the pastoral staff
- Prepares and helps facilitate the elder meetings
- Works with elders to develop annual budget proposals for approval by the Elder board and steward the church finances well by adhering to the budget
- Ensures smooth running of all areas of ministry within the church
Pastoral Care
- Oversee pastoral care for members of the church
- Ensure discipleship opportunities are available in the church
- Be available for counselling, hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
Outreach & Missions
- Partner with other like-minded churches and parachurch organizations in the Basel area to provide outreach and evangelism opportunities
- Partner with parachurch ministries and missionaries around the world
Qualifications
- Demonstration the qualities of an elder as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
- Master of Theology or Master of Divinity (equivalent level of theological training)
- Two years of experience in a senior pastor role, or five years in an executive/associate role
- Extensive experience in an international setting, intercultural sensitivity
- Preferably has lived outside home country for a couple of years
- A kingdom-mentality with an ability to function in an interdenominational setting and flourish in diversity (holds secondary matters loosely)
- Awareness and an ongoing sense of the needs of an international community
- A team player and not a pastor-centered approach to ministry
- A life-long learner with the ability to keep on changing himself and the way of doing ministry
- Able to be comfortable with the unpredictable and high levels of fluidity
Miscellaneous
- Time commitment: 100% (full-time)
- Reports to: Elder Board
- Must be highly fluent in English (spoken and written), German language helpful
- Must be able to obtain work/residency permit in Switzerland
Click here for more information: https://crossroadsbasel.ch/senior-pastor-search2/
International Baptist Church, Singapore: Senior Pastor
International Baptist Church, Singapore (IBC)
81 King’s Road, Singapore 266358
IBC is located in Singapore, the hub of Southeast Asia, within a few hours’ flight to many diverse people groups, and is often referred to as the “Antioch of Asia”. It is consistently ranked near the top of the best global cities in the world, and where nearly 1/3 of the total workforce consists of foreigners who live and work here. There is a high concentration of globally minded, entrepreneurial and adventurous people here and at IBC, most attendees have lived and worked outside their home country. Being in Singapore allows IBC to have an outsized impact throughout the entire region.
Our vision statement: IBC is God’s home for the nations that seeks to unite all people in Christ in love by making disciples for the glory of God.
As an international church in an international city, we declare that no matter where you are from, you are welcome here. Our congregation size on Sundays is about 1,200 including both adults and children. Believers from over 55 different nations have found their home in our IBC family and we invite you to be a part of a global community fulfilling the great commission. Join us as we sojourn together in living out authentic faith in genuine community.
Job Title: Senior Pastor (full-time)
Senior Pastor Profile
What you will be doing (essential duties)
- Preach God’s Word and provide spiritual leadership for the congregation.
- Lead the productive implementation of all church ministries, while also overseeing the pastoral and administrative positions.
- Actively support the development of pastoral and lay staff, enabling them to effectively perform their important leadership roles.
- Promote a spirit of unity of purpose as we seek to fulfil the Great Commission.
- Nurture personal relationships with members and provide counselling as needed.
- Lead, support and participate in IBC mission projects and/or activities.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an annual IBC ministry plan
which includes the budget requirements of all ministries and operations of the Church. - A typical week might be 15-20 hours preparing for sermons, 10-12 hours on staff matters, 12-15 hours on shepherding.
What qualifications and experience you bring
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university and a seminary Master’s degree.
- 5 years’ experience as a Senior Pastor.
What you will need to succeed here
- Passion and a gift for explaining the Word.
- Build relationships and pastor a diverse congregation.
- Alongside the Board of Elders, take ownership of IBC’s vision and lead the staff and congregation to pursue it.
To apply please email your CV to: [email protected]
