Pulpit Minister

Position Summary Seeking a spiritually mature minister committed to preaching God’s Word. The minister will partner with the elders to grow faith, strengthen worship, encourage members, and equip the church for evangelism.

Responsibilities ● Pulpit Preaching: Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, biblically sound, thought-provoking, and practical sermons. ● Teaching & Equipping: Lead assigned Sunday and midweek Bible classes. Mentor and support fellow teachers through shared resources and constructive feedback. ● Discipleship & Outreach: Model discipleship and equip members to share the Gospel. Coordinate with elders and deacons to strengthen community evangelism and service in addition to other congregational opportunities.

Qualifications & Competencies ● Character: o Exhibits integrity, self-discipline, and a servant-leader mindset. o Faithful Christian man whose life meets the biblical standards expected of a teacher of God’s word. o Strong commitment to New Testament Christianity and the authority of Scripture. o Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through godly character and faithful service. o Love for preaching, teaching, evangelism, and discipling others. o Possesses sound knowledge of the Scriptures and the ability to teach them accurately. ● Experience: Prior experience as a pulpit minister preferred but not required. ● Education: Formal degree in biblical studies, ministry, or preaching preferred but comparable experience will be considered. ● Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, strategic time management, and dedication to ongoing professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits ● Salary and benefits are negotiated with the elders based on training and experience.

How to Apply Submit a resume, a list of personal and professional references, and links or files to recent sermon audio/video recordings to ministersearch@thepike.org.

Timeline / Follow Up You will receive a confirmation email when your application is received, then regular status updates through the application and interview process. Final candidates will be subject to a background check and a credit check.