Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Pastoral Vacancy Announcement
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is a congregation located in Williamston, South Carolina and is seeking a spiritual leader who has been called by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; to feed the flock of God and oversee the ministries of the church; to serve as teacher and shepherd of the congregation and to administer church operations. The Church desires a pastor who will rely on the Holy Spirit and lead by following Jesus’ principles, commands, and statutes, as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The Church seeks a pastor who will lead by example through Christ-like character, personal integrity, and individual discipleship.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Preaching and Teaching.
- Leadership within the context of a ‘in person’ congregational style of church governance.
- Caring for the needs of God’s people by counseling, prayer, and ministry wherever needed, including visiting the sick and shut-in.
- Administering the church ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
- Leadership, participation, and coordination of support for missions and outreach on local, national, and international levels.
Qualifications:
- Attest to a Divine Call.
- Be spirit filled and able to witness to the saving acts of God in his own life.
- Meet the requirements of the Pastor or Bishop as stated in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7.
- Ordained to the Baptist Ministry.
- Preferably a Bachelor of Arts Degree/Divinity Degree from a seminary or five years of experience pastoring a Baptist Church.
How to apply:
All qualified persons must submit the following documents and items to the Pastoral Search Committee:
- A letter of interest which includes a description of how you became a believer of Jesus Christ and the reason you are called to ministry as a pastor.
- A current resume that includes of summary of relevant ministry, professional and educational experiences.
- Copies of ministerial license and ordination certificate
- Copy of degree with official (sealed) transcript form post secondary institution.
- Four (4) references: two (2) from religious leaders and two (2) personal. (References provided will only be contacted for candidates who make it to the semi-final round.)
- A recent video-recorded sermon submitted via DVD, MP4, or YouTube (high quality, HD preferred) delivered within the last six (6) months.
- Recent color photograph (Head Shot) (Format: JPG 5x7 or 8x10).
- Willingness to submit to a background check at candidates expense.
Additional important information
- Only one submission will be accepted.
- Incomplete packages will not be considered.
- Any submissions hand delivered to the church will not be considered.
- All application packages must be mailed to the address below and postmarked on or before March 31, 2022:
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Pastoral Search Committee Chairperson
P. O. Box 212
Williamston, SC 29697
Or mpbc2208psc@gmail.com