Solo/Lead Pastor

About the Role

Fellowship Bible Church (castletonfbc.com) is seeking a loving, faithful, and devoted Pastor to preach the Word of God and to serve as our church's pastor. This is a full-time position (35-40 hours per week) or part-time position (20 hours per week). Fellowship Bible Church is a small independent baptistic evangelical church in the heart of the Green Mountains in the lovely town of Castleton, Vermont. We currently have a range of about 40-55 people attending our Sunday service. We are presently looking for a servant of the Lord who loves and preaches only the Word of God. He must be a good shepherd of the flock who cares for each and every sheep.

Responsibilities

The Pastor's duties listed in our constitution are to:

• Declare the whole council of God
• Provide leadership in the areas of 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
• Work with the members to keep the church running and operating in a way that is pleasing to God, the community, and God's family at FBC
• Fulfill a variety of roles around the church building and community

Requirements

• Theology or Biblical school degree (a minimum of a bachelor's degree with intentions of pursuing a master's degree)
• A strong background in biblical preaching and teaching during Sunday service and Bible studies
• Experience or have methods that will reach young families while preserving and nurturing an older congregation
• The ability to work in partnership with all involved with the church

Compensation

Full Time: Salary: $48,000 – $70,000 based on experience and education.

Part Time: Salary: $25,000 – $35,000 based on experience and working 18-20 hours a week (including Sunday) with flexibility that is negotiated. No benefits for part time.

Benefits

Full Time Only: Three weeks of paid vacation and up to eight paid sick days per year. Candidate will secure own health insurance and we will pay up to $6,000 a year. That will cover all state health insurance in many cases. Vermont has high premiums but also offers a lot of supplemental help that depends on your income. The pay package and benefits are negotiable.