Assistant/ Associate Minister

We are looking for a godly Christian man who is: - Dedicated to Prayer and Preaching the Word - Strategic in evangelism, discipleship, and equipping. - Committed to Pastoral Care. - Humble to Serve as part of a Team.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities: - Provide godly leadership alongside the Senior Minister and other elders - Seek to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ, especially among the men - Pray for and provide pastoral support to the congregation - Training and equipping the congregation for works of service - Undertake administrative/practical support to facilitate all the above Specific Responsibilities: - Form part of the senior leadership team (eldership) at ELT - Assist with leading and preaching at weekly Sunday Services - Assist with training and equipping small group leaders - Attend weekly staff meetings and provide relevant feedback - Undertake 1:2:1s: evangelism; discipleship; pastoral support; training as appropriate - Encourage the congregation in the uptake of Conferences/Training opportunities - Support Ministries serving and equipping men - Nurture relationships with local non-Christians - Attend an Annual Ministry Conference - Meet with the SM and Elders for accountability and prayer - Willing to work flexibly and at weekends

Required skills

- A mature, committed Christian man who is growing in faith and godliness - Agree the Bible is God's Word and final authority in doctrine and practice - Repentant, prayerful, and forgiving - A growing love for God and His people - A gifted preacher who is able to explain the Bible clearly to believers and non-believers alike - Appropriate training and ministry experience - Humble, teachable, and able to receive correction - A team player able to relate to people of different ages, ethnicity, and social backgrounds - Able to sign our statement of faith in its clear and plain meaning and without reservation

Other

Candidates must be theologically trained and agree with the FIEC doctrinal basis and ethos statements. Renumeration will be dependent on experience. A housing element will be included. For a Job description and Application form please contact Stephanie at admin@eltbaptistchurch.org. For more information contact Ray Brown at r.brown@eltbaptistchurch.org. Applications considered as received.