Foothill Missionary Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Pastor/Teacher, a man, called by God and set apart for the Gospel ministry in accordance with the Baptist faith as well as committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standard set forth in scripture of such a leader, 1 Timothy 3: 1-7. The qualified candidate is responsible to God and the church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Effectively teach the Bible and preach the Word of God, provide Christian leadership in all areas of the church and to engage in pastoral care for the congregation.
Pastor Qualifications:
- Be led and guided by the Holy Spirit to seek this position.
- Be licensed and ordained with 10 years ministerial experience.
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College, a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary.
- Work collaboratively with the deacons, trustees, various ministries and congregation as well as engage in community outreach programs.
- Be a visionary leader who embraces the church’s mission, goals and membership growth and retention.
- Be a teacher of the word of God, a leader with sound biblical doctrine as listed in 2 Corinthians 6: 1-10, 1 Timothy 3: 1-7.
- Possess effective leadership, administration, organization and managerial skills.
- A servant leader who has a commitment to program development, evangelism leadership and can assure that the church is challenged and equipped to be disciples.
The following must be submitted complete and include: a recent photo; cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the above required and preferred qualifications, resume, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendations including name, telephone number and email address.
Submission and contact information: Foothill M.B. Church 1530 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA. 94606: Email address: FMBC1536@gmail.com.