Position Openings

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