Pastor

Faith Family Fellowship is seeking a full-time senior pastor to lead our congregation. We desire a preaching, teaching pastor who is very strong in the pulpit, espouses a high view of God (Isaiah 6; Proverbs 9:10), believes in the absolute authority of Scripture (Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16), dispenses sound doctrine (1 Timothy 4:6), and exhibits personal holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Timothy 3). We desire a pastor who is outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic, with the ability to create and maintain spiritual relationships while working effectively to elevate God, equip the saints, and evangelize the lost. Faith Family Fellowship is currently celebrating 132 years of service to our Lord, and we are looking for a pastor who can carry on this legacy and grow our church for the future. Responsibilities: Preaching and teaching the Word of God with clarity and relevance Providing pastoral care and counseling to congregation members Leading or facilitating Bible studies, prayer meetings, and other activities Collaborating with church leaders to guide church activities and programs Visiting those unable to attend church Engaging in community outreach and evangelism efforts to fulfill the Great Commission. Faith Family Fellowship is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Pastor to join our church family! If you have a heart for ministry, a deep love for serving others, and are committed to guiding and inspiring a vibrant community of believers, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, shepherd, and grow with a supportive and welcoming congregation. If you feel called to this role Please applly Biblical Qualifications: The Senior Pastor will be a man of established and true character, qualified to preach and teach the Word of God, as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The Senior Pastor must be willing to perform his duties in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of this church. Essential Qualifications: Pastoral Care & Discipleship Willingness to Grow Ministry Experience of 5 or more years Highly Preferential Qualifications: Experience with Pastoral duties such as premarital counseling, weddings, funerals, grief counseling Formal Ministry Education (Such as Seminary) Masters a plus Senior/Lead Pastor experience Biblical Counseling Certification a plus but not nessasary General Responsibilities: The pastor is responsible for the overall health and direction of Faith Family. In accordance with the purpose, vision and constitution of the church, he leads with the Elders to accomplish the Great Commission and the Great Commandment and to implement our goals of evangelizing, making disciples, assimilating new members, worshipping the Lord and meeting the needs of the community in ministry. Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Pastor is responsible for the weekly church service. The Senior Pastor will provide pastoral care including, but not limited to providing counsel, visits to shut-ins, funerals, etc. The Senior Pastor will appropriately provide insight and presence to special ministries such as Easter, Christmas and Vacation Bible School. The Senior Pastor will provide direction and as needed content for Sunday School(s) and Bible studies. The Senior Pastor will work in cooperation with the Deacons to ensure the facilities and grounds are well cared for and maintained properly. Compensation: This is a paid position. The church also provides a budget for continuing education and professional expenses, retirement payment you are given after one year of service. There is a provision for medical insurance also. A Fully updated parsonage is provided in a local lake community for the pastor and his family to enjoy while serving the Lord here at Faith Family Fellowship. A church vehicle is also provided for use by the Pastor. Non-negotiable Qualifications Exhibits biblical qualifications of elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9) Works hard in studying, preaching, and teaching the Scriptures (1 Timothy 5:17; 2Timothy 2:15) Able to defend sound doctrine, engaging in disagreement with gentleness and humility, pursuing unity (2 Timothy 2:24-25; Ephesians 4:1-3) Displays integrity and authenticity in word and deed (Titus 2:7-8) Sets a good example in speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12) Able to affirm the Articles of Faith of Faith Family Fellowship in good conscience Desirable Experience and Educational Qualifications Five years ministry experience College degree or equivalent training in biblical studies, theology, ministry, or biblical counseling Master of Div a plus Biblical counseling certification welcomed Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Clear written and verbal communication Able and willing to delegate ministry with oversight Effective discussion-leading skills, encouraging participation Able to work effectively with others in ministry roles Good administrative data management skills Excellent active listening skills Quick, effective, and direct in conflict resolution The Process Please look over this job description and the church website www.faithfamilynj.com (it is outdated and needs updating also) Please send your resume and if possible a link to at least one online message to [email protected] Faith Family Fellowship is prayerfully seeking a full-time senior pastor with dynamic leadership to guide us in our mission of spiritual growth, community outreach, and revitalization. God has blessed our church as we are celebrating our 132nd anniversary this year, and although we have a rich history, we are excited to discover who the Lord has chosen to guide us into this new chapter of our ministry. FFF is located in Dover NJ Morris County, a rapidly growing county in the Northern part of NJ about 40 mins from NYC. With that growth has come a diverse population, which is largely unchurched. Many new younger families have moved into our area over the last several years. We are a mission minded church and believe God is calling us to reach the mission field right here in our own community. We are seeking a senior pastor who is eager to help us build on our strong foundation and lead us with enthusiasm as we seek to follow where God is leading in this new season. Faith Family is Mission-mindset: Our Pastor must Possess a deep commitment to spreading the love of Christ and His gospel through outreach and supporting local, national, and international mission projects. We at Faith Family are a faith promise mission church, supporting around 40 missionaries and projects seperate from our titheing budget. Apply tot his job