Pastor - Fellowship Bible Church

About the Church

Fellowship Bible Church is a small independent evangelical church in the heart of the Green Mountains in the lovely town of Castleton, Vermont. We have been provided a beautiful church through God's abundant blessings and loyal followers of Christ. We currently have a range of about 40-55 people attending our Sunday service.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Solo Pastor (35-40 hours per week) or part-time Pastor (20 hours per week) to preach the Word of God and serve as our church's pastor. The ideal candidate is a servant of the Lord who loves and preaches only the Word of God, acting as a good shepherd who cares for each member of the flock.

The Pastor must have a passion for reaching young families while preserving and nurturing an older congregation, working with members to keep the church running in a way that is pleasing to God, the community, and God's family at FBC.

Responsibilities

• Declare the whole counsel of God.
• Provide leadership in evangelism, visitation, stewardship, counseling, and missionary outreach.
• Personally minister to and supervise all those involved in ministry.
• Equip the saints for the work of ministry and edifying the church.
• Preach and teach during Sunday services and Bible studies.
• Engage in various roles within the church building and community.

Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Theology or Biblical Studies, or any Bachelor's Degree with a Master's Degree in Theology or Biblical Studies.
• Experience in biblical preaching and teaching.

Pay

Full-time: $48,000 - $70,000 per year for a 35-40 hour, five-day work week, based on experience and education.

Part-time: $25,000 - $36,000 per year for 18-20 hours per week (including Sunday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM), with flexibility to be negotiated. No benefits are provided for part-time.

Benefits (Full-time only)

• Three weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Up to eight paid sick days per year.
• Up to $6,000 per year toward health insurance (candidate secures their own insurance).p>

Vermont offers supplemental help for health insurance premiums, which may cover the full cost depending on income. The pay package and benefits are negotiable.