Mission University Appleton , WI 54914
Posted 1 week ago
Valley Baptist Church (VBC) is a Southern Baptist Church prayerfully seeking the man God has prepared to lead our congregation as the Senior Pastor. After 23 years of fruitful ministry, our Senior Pastor has announced his intention to retire this year.
Founded in 1962, VBC is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Appleton is one of 20 communities in the Fox Cities area, all of which are located within 12 miles of VBC and have a total population of 250,000 people.
VBC Highlights Include:
500-seat-sanctuary and 11-classroom addition completed December 2021
10% growth per year in average worship attendance since completion of the new sanctuary; currently averaging 250-300 in worship services
Sunday School for all ages, including ten adult Bible-study classes;
Average SS attendance 75% of worship attendance
Full-time Associate Pastor, Admin. Assistant; Part-time Preschool Director
Biblical-counseling ministry with certified lay counselors
75% of attending adults are actively serving in church ministries
Culture based on "watching to see where God is at work around us and joining Him in what He is doing"
Location at an intersection on Interstate 41 promotes regional attendance
Builders For Christ volunteer construction team - 30 years of experience
Long-time leadership in the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Senior Pastor Role
Preach with Biblical exposition and sound doctrine in Sunday morning services; ensure Bible-study teaching for all ages on Wednesday nights
Be an authentic spiritual leader of the congregation and ensure that all aspects of church life maintain Biblical integrity
Grow the evangelistic outreach of the congregation
With the Associate Pastor, ensure effective outreach to families with young children and youth
Provide pastoral care as needed; equip others in caring ministry
Chair the Ministry Council, which includes the volunteer leaders of the five functions of the Church (Worship, Outreach, Discipleship, Fellowship, and Ministry) and Logistics (Finance, Facilities, Personnel, and Safety). The Council also includes the paid Ministerial Staff.
Equip and manage the staff
Ensure ongoing leadership development
Preside at quarterly congregational business meetings and serve as an ex-officio member of all committees
Represent VBC well in the geographic area and with affiliating churches
Qualifications
Meets Biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4
Models integrity in personal life
Minimum of a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years of pastoral experience, including demonstration of strong leadership skills
Prefer experience leading a multi-staff team
Candidate must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and God's desire that all people will be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9)
Compensation
Full-time salaried position
Competitive compensation package commensurate with education level and experience
Professional-expense allowance
Assistance with relocation expenses
How to Apply
Candidates with a passion for preaching the Word of God and strong team-building leadership experience are encouraged to apply. If you sense God may be calling you to serve here and lead the VBC team, please send:
1 why you feel you are a strong candidate for the Senior Pastor position at Valley Baptist Church,
2 how you believe God has prepared you for this position and how you are sensing that He may be leading you to apply for it, and
3 three or four outstanding skills and capabilities that you would bring to the position;
to vbcpastorsearch24@gmail.com or by mail to Charles Dunning, Pastor Search Committee, Valley Baptist Church, 3600 N. Chippewa St., Appleton, WI 54911.
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