Pastoral Openings

PASTORAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Application Period: June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 

The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Flint, Michigan is prayerfully seeking a fulltime pastor called by God and equipped to effectively preach and teach His Word. Our next pastor must possess those biblical and spiritual qualities as outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The candidate must be a born again baptized believer in Jesus Christ and have the ability to fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation through visitations, prayer, conducting weddings and funerals and administering the Ordinances of the Church. We are seeking a visionary with strong leadership skills to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teach sound Baptist Doctrine, engage in pastoral care, direct Christian growth and development and can execute the Great Commission for increasing the Kingdom of God.

The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has been in existence for over 89 years. Currently, the active membership is approximately 400 and there are 15 ministries. Our Church is committed to fulfill the church mission: "Strengthening the Spiritual Connection." It seeks to attain this through worship, the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, evangelism, missionary endeavors, teaching of sound Baptist Doctrine and Christian Education.

Qualifications: 

> Must be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist Faith 

> Minimum of five years of pastoral experience (preferred) 

> Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university (preferred) 

> Theological Seminary Training 

> Effective communications skills (written and verbal) 

> Growth Oriented and Pastoral Care Capability 

> Demonstrated accomplishments in the ministry as pastor 

> Demonstrated financial awareness and responsibility

> Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and gender

> Committed to continuing education and development 

> Ability to effectively teach the Word of God 

> Visionary with sound judgment and discernment

Interested candidates should submit: 

> A completed application (attached below) 

• You may type in all the information and thereafter print the completed application -OR -

• Print the blank application and write in all of the required information 

> Current Resume 

> Copy of License and Ordination Certificate 

> Copies of Degrees and any other Certificates > A Recent Photograph 

> A Thumb Drive capturing the candiate preaching a sermon OR reference to a YouTube or other electronic link where a sermon can be captured 

> Statement of Faith and Vision for the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church if called as pastor 

Please mail the complete application package to:

MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

C/O: Pastoral Search Committee 

G-5443 N. Saginaw Road Flint, MI 48505 

ALL MATERIAL MUST BE POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

Print out application packet below 

First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor and spiritual leader who has been called by God and guided by the biblical principles set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The Pastor shall have spiritual oversight of the church to lead, preach, teach, train, be a resource, counsel, and guide for God’s people. The church seeks a Pastor who possesses the same love that Christ showed in preaching and teaching the word of God.

Qualifications:

• Five years of Pastoral Experience.

• Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister who demonstratesauthentic understanding of 

   Baptist Doctrine and Theology.  

• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to teach and preach practical lessons 

  and sermons. 

• Must have strong interpersonal skills in written as well as oral communication 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and genders.

• Must have the minimal requirement of Clinical Pastoral Experience (CPE) or similar 

  certifications in pastoral counseling.

• Effective leadership ability in developing programs designated to integrate the participation                                      

  of children, youth, young adults, and seniors.

• Provide direction and oversight to the financial and administrative business of the church. 

•  Experience in emphasizing spiritual development through the Ministry of Christian Education. 

• Appreciation for and understanding of technology, including social media and virtual ministry   

  operations. 

Duties:

• To lead and oversee the spiritual well-being of the church. 

• The Pastor will preside over worship services, funeral services, weddings, and baby

 dedications.  

• The Pastor will administer the Church Ordinances: The Lord's Supper and Baptism. 

• To provide Christian counseling commensurate with the education, professional training, and

  credentials he has attained. 

• To care for the spiritual and physical well-being of the members and the community. 

• The Pastor will be responsible for visiting persons who are hospitalized, confined to home or,

  extended care facility as well as delegating these responsibilities to the Deacons and /or church

  leaders as appropriate.

• To provide administrative leadership to effectively guide the church in the attainment of its mission and vision. 

• To work closely with the Deacons in their training, service, and building of the church

 membership.  

• To supervise the church staff members as appropriate and provide for staff training and development. 

• To act as a moderator of church business meetings, as deemed necessary. 

• To serve as an ex-officio member of all ministers and committees. 

• To motivate, equip, nurture, and inspire the people of God through example, preaching and teaching God's Word, and providing spiritual advice and counsel. 

• The Pastor will serve as Lead Evangelist, leading congregational initiatives to share the Gospel

of Jesus Christ 

• To dedicate time for personal reading, study, meditation, and research. 

• To be committed to professional growth, education, and training with the goal of being a

  Perpetual learner of God's word and church Administration. 

• To be involved in our District, State Convention, and National Baptist Convention.

All applicants must submit the following to the Pastoral Search Committee: 

• Letter of interest 

• Current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional, and educational

  experiences.

• Doctrinal Statement on Baptist Faith

• Copy of Ministerial License and Certificate of Ordination.

• Copy of degrees of educational training/or classes taken.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required upon hire) 

• Submit 2 recent sermons and 1 recent Sunday School or Bible Class teaching session, 

  website link or mailed USB drive are acceptable.

• Four letters of recommendation (2 clergy, and 1 personal, 1 layperson). 

**Other informational items may be required throughout the interview process.

Application submission instructions:

Applications will be received until the position is filled.

Completed application packets can be submitted electronically and emailed to: Zelton Johnson at z4170@aol.com

Completed application packets can be sent by mail to: 

First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

Attention: Pastoral Search Committee

C/O Zelton Johnson, Chairman

1226 Beach Street

Flint, MI  48502

**Please do not call the church regarding the search process, members of the Pastoral Search Committee will reach out to you.