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We want to sincerely thank
you for your interest and encourage you to read on for further
instruction and information about this position.
SENIOR PASTOR POSITION – Maranatha Bible Chapel (a C&MA
congregation) is seeking candidates for the position of Senior
Pastor. We are a congregation of about 500, with a good balance
of all age groups and are part of the Northeastern District of
the C&MA. (See:
www.northeasterncma.com) We completed construction of Phase
I (Family Life Center) of a long-range building program in March
2006. We are committed to the Great Commission at home and
abroad. We are located in the beautiful
Finger Lakes region of south central New York State.
Although located in a rural suburban community, we are only a 20
minute drive from two cities and convenient to many cultural,
recreational, educational and shopping opportunities.
Pastor Profile:
Based upon
the current and future leadership needs of our Church, we are
looking for a Senior Pastor that:
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First
and foremost meets the biblical qualifications for anyone
serving as a pastor as spelled out in 1Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus
1:5-9
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Has
strong pulpit skills -- effectively preaching the Word from being in the
scriptures and seeking and following God's leading.
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Has a
proven and successful leadership record of developing new
visions for a congregation and leading effectively to the
achievement of those visions
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Can
motivate others to become an active part of the vision.
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Can
coach and lead others to their best performance.
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Is a man
of integrity, blessed with both great wisdom and discernment.
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Lives a
God-honoring lifestyle providing an example for others to
follow.
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Earns
the loyalty of his staff and congregation.
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Is
available and visible to staff and congregation.
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Cares
deeply about his congregation in a warm, friendly and
compassionate way.
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Relates
well with all age groups.
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Has five
to ten years of experience in effectively pastoring a
congregation large enough to support a multiple pastoral staff.
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Has a
proven record of being able to effectively develop, manage and
lead a pastoral staff.
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Has seen
a steady and significant growth in his congregation over the
past five to ten years of ministry.
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Is a
licensed and ordained C&MA Pastor having both a four-year
college degree and seminary degree.
If your resume and personal
pastoral profile is in line with most, if not all, of the above and
you feel led to learn more about our church, it’s leadership needs
and this position, then we are most anxious to speak
to you and receive a signed copy of the “Pastor’s Information Form”
found below.
Pastor’s Information Form:
Please download the
application form
in Microsoft Word or print a copy here,
fill out and return to us via
email or postal
mail.
If you have a previously prepared resume
that contains all or much of the information requested in this form,
simply include your resume with a signed copy of this form with any
portions completed that are not included with your resume.
Your completed form
and resume, when received, will be copied and distributed to the
members of our Search Committee. To ensure legibility of the copies,
please type or print clearly using black ink. No information
provided will go beyond our Search Committee and District
Superintendent without your
permission. Please attach a recent photograph of yourself if one is
available.
Pastor’s Information Form
Contact Information:
The Chairman of Maranatha’s Search Committee
is David Roemer. He may be reached by phone at home at: 607-739-8279
or cell phone when away from home: 607-426-9232
He may also be
contacted by e-mail at:
If for any reason
you are unable to reach David Roemer, you may alternatively reach,
Brad Lytle, Chairman of our Board of Elders, on his cell phone
607-738-4125.
All materials mailed
to our Search Committee and District Superintendent should be sent to the following addresses:
Maranatha Bible Chapel
C/O
David Roemer, Chairman, Search Committee
774
Sing Sing Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
C&MA District Office
Northeastern District Office
*Rev. Daniel D. Miller, District Superintendent
6275 Pillmore Drive
Rome, NY 13440
C&MA District Office Information:
Rev. Miller's email:
dd_miller@northeasterncma.com
Telephone: 315-336-4720
Fax: 315-336-0347
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (EST) Monday-Friday
*Please Note:
Our current District Superintendent, Rev. Dan
Miller, was Maranatha’s Senior Pastor for eleven years until
June of 2006, at which time he was elected to his current
position. He will be happy to share his experience and
knowledge of Maranatha with any qualified candidates. See
his contact information above.
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