LEAD PASTOR

Cavalier Baptist Church Job Description This is a full-time position. The pastor will be accountable to and reports directly to the Deacon Board. The pastor will be a member of the Deacon Board with voting rights. Cavalier Baptist Church is located in Cavalier, North Dakota, the county seat of Pembina County, which is located in the northeastern corner of the state bordering Minnesota and the Province of Manitoba. Cavalier Baptist is one of nine churches located within the city, but the only Baptist Church. The Church was established in 1892 shortly after the settlement of the city and celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2017. Additionally, in 2016 Cavalier Baptist Church celebrated 50 years of being a Missionary focused Church. We are a multi-generational community of believers ranging in age from 1 to 107 that believes strongly in the mentorship of youth by mature church members. Cavalier Baptist Church is a Conservative Baptist Church associated with the Venture Church Network. (Article V, Section 3 of the Church Constitution) The duties of the Pastor shall be to preach, administer the ordinances of the Gospel, be an exofficio member of all boards and committees of the church, and perform various other duties in consultation with the Deacon Board. Personal Requirements A personal relationship with Jesus ChristBaptized by immersionSpiritually mature and enthusiastic about their faithPositive moral character and a good reputation with othersDemonstrated leadershipStrong communicator, oral and writtenPositive, healthy family relationshipsSubstantial agreement with our Statement of Faith Educational/Experience Requirements Preferred seminary experiencePreferred involvement with Venture Church NetworkPreferred pastoral experiencePreferred Ordination Ministry Requirements Demonstrated effectiveness in preachingDemonstrated effectiveness in teaching small and large groupsDemonstrated effectiveness in organization and implementation skillsDemonstrated counseling skillsDemonstrated effectiveness with interpersonal relations and communications Responsibilities And Duties WorshipOversee the regular worship services of the churchPreach the Word of GodAdminister the ordinances and ceremonies of the churchLeadershipCooperate with and assist Deacons in exercising their responsibilitiesWork with the Deacons to develop the spiritual vision and mission of the churchRecruit and train leaders to assist with church ministriesProvide leadership and guidance for the church ministriesPastoral CareProvide counseling, visitation, and pastoral carePerform baptisms, weddings, funeral services, and parent/child dedicationsDirect the orientation and assimilation of new members into the life of the congregation in conjunction with the committees and organizations of the churchTrainingOversee and encourage the discipleship and training of ministry membersOversee the development of appropriate training programs as needed or necessaryAdministrationHe shall be an ex-officio (voting and participating) member of all boards and committees and a counselor of all departmentsOversee all communications of the churchConduct evaluations with the staff of the church regularlyAssociation RepresentationActively participate in Venture Church Networks and their association activities, including regular contact with the Regional DirectorLocal ministerial participationWorking ExpectationsEstablish office hoursEstablish regular, weekly days offMaintain an active devotional lifeSeek appropriate continuing education opportunities Application Requirements ResumePersonal Profile (i.e., brief biography, a testimony of salvation, strengths and weaknesses, family info, etc.) Send Application Requirements To Eric Kuhn Deacon cavalierbaptist@polarcomm.com Statement Of Faith Description We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are verbally inspired by the Spirit of God and are without error in the original writings; and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe, according to the scriptures that Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is God and true man. He died on the cross, shedding his precious blood as a sacrifice for our sins. He was bodily resurrected, ascended into Heaven, and is present there as our High Priest and Advocate. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict men, regenerate the sinning believer, indwell, guide, instruct and empower the believer for Godly living and service. We believe that man was created in the image of God and became a living soul. Man sinned and incurred not only physical death, but also spiritual death which is separation from God. All beings are born with a sinful nature and are sinners in thought, word, and deed. We believe that all who trust in the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become heirs of God. We believe that, once saved, the Believer shall never lose his salvation (eternal security). We believe God has established marriage and defined it as the covenant relationship between a man, a woman, and himself. We further believe that all forms of intimate sexual expression outside of the context of marriage are sinful, falling short of God’s intended will for humanity. We believe in two ordinances: Baptism; the immersion of the believer, signifying the believer’s death to sin and new life in Christ, and the Lord’s Supper; a remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ.