Pastor

Job Description

We are prayerfully seeking a Pastor to lead our congregation.

The First Baptist Church of Brentwood is a multi-generational community of believers centered on the cross and sent out in the love of Christ. For over two hundred years, we have been a cornerstone of faith in Brentwood, New Hampshire, dedicated to worshiping God, teaching the Gospel, and serving our neighbors. We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Pastor to lead our congregation in spiritual growth and community engagement. If you are a devoted leader committed to shepherding a church family and sharing the timeless truth of Jesus Christ, we invite you to consider joining us.

Key Responsibilities

The spiritual well-being of the congregation, working in close cooperation with all boards and missions. Our bylaws assist in articulating the leadership qualities required for this position.

Preaching and Worship: Have full charge over all public worship services, delivering engaging, biblically based sermons that align with the church’s Statement of Faith. Administer the ordinances of the Lord's Supper and Baptism.

Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care: Provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and counseling to the congregation. Foster the development of Christian character within the church and the local community, to include potential and new members.

Administrative Leadership: Serve as an advisory member to all boards, committees, and functions of the church, including the Church Cabinet. Administer the church’s activities in cooperation with the Diaconate, Board of Trustees, and Board of Christian Education.

Discipleship and Education: Support and grow the educational ministries of the church, including Sunday School and Bible studies, to deepen the faith of our members.

Active Participation: Regional Baptist activities and meetings, to include annual gathering. Increase current membership through active participation within our local community.

Qualifications

Must be an ordained American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire (ABCVNH) minister or have "privilege of call" with ABCVNH, as stipulated in the church bylaws.

A degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field from an accredited seminary or university.

Proven pastoral experience with strong preaching, teaching, and counseling skills.

A heart for collaborative ministry and demonstrated ability to lead within a church structure that includes boards and committees.

A personal faith and doctrine in harmony with The First Baptist Church of Brentwood’s Statement of Faith as outlined in our bylaws.

And seeks character qualities as defined by 1 Timothy 3

Our Statement of Faith

We affirm that the Bible is the sole authority for faith and practice. We believe in one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His atoning death on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, His physical resurrection, and his present intercession on our behalf as our High Priest and advocate.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The compensation package offers an option to reside in our newly renovated parsonage house on our Church property. Recent pictures display this bright freshly painted property with new appliances. Currently there are three bedrooms and one bathroom.

To Apply

The Pastoral Search Committee, in full consultation with the executive regional minister of ABCVNH, will be reviewing all applications. To apply, please submit the following documents to our office email address: Brentwoodfirstbaptist@outlook.com Please include:

A Cover Letter introducing yourself and your ministry philosophy.

Current resume or CV.

A personal Statement of Faith.

Links to recent sermon recordings (video or audio preferred).