Director of Missions for Blackford-Breckenridge Baptist Association (KY)

The Blackford-Breckenridge Baptist Association (BBBA) is eagerly searching for our next Director of Missions (DOM). The DOM for the BBBA is responsible for serving the 28 churches and pastors in Hancock, Breckenridge, and parts of Ohio and Daviess Counties so that they can come together for the purpose of fulfilling the Great Commission. Qualifications Education: A degree from a seminary or bible college that aligns with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 is strongly preferred. The search committee will carefully assess the DOM’s theological convictions through the interview process. Maturity: He should meet the biblical pastoral qualifications given in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. He must be capable of making mature judgments, providing energetic support and maintaining a healthy Christian relationship with all the churches and pastors. Experience: He should have sufficient pastoral and/or church staff experience to be able to relate to the unique needs of pastors and be capable of giving wise counsel to pastors and churches when needed. Ten years of pastoral experience is preferred. Theological: He must be theologically sound and hold to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Practical: He must have a genuine love for and understanding of rural, bi-vocational ministry. Responsibilities Build Relationships: The DOM will work to foster beneficial relationships among pastors and churches. Regular contact with each church and/or pastor is expected, with a minimum of one personal visit to each church and/or pastor each year. The DOM will encourage these relationships by facilitating opportunities for training, worship, fellowship and missions. Support and Encourage Pastors: Within the context of these relationships, the DOM will help encourage local church pastors by spending time with them, praying with them, providing counsel, resources and training, and strengthening them with Biblical truth. Foster Cooperative Effort in Missions: The DOM will work to galvanize and organize the local churches in various missions efforts. We believe that we can effectively reach more people with the gospel if we work together. Communicate to the churches: The DOM shall maintain and communicate an associational calendar, specific office hours and regular communication with all churches in the BBBA. Lead the Association: The DOM is expected to report to the Executive Board Meetings, meet as an ex-officio member of BBBA committees and meet at least quarterly with the Joint Supervisory Committee. Further information is available upon request. Please forward resumes to bbbasearch@gmail.com To apply for this job email your details to bbbasearch@gmail.com You can apply to this job and others using your online resume. Click the link below to submit your online resume and email your application to this employer.