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LAST UPDATE 10/24/24 (Removed 1, Added 1)
BESIDES PASTORS, SOME OF THE CHURCHES LISTED NEED SCHOOL TEACHERS, YOUTH PASTORS ETC.
TO CHURCHES LOOKING FOR A PASTOR or WORKER
In today’s society, it is very important that you check out the background of any prospective church worker including a pastoral candidate. Pedophiles know where to find children, ungodly men know how to abuse authority. False accusations due occur, but from experience in running this database for the past 17 years or so, we need to be more careful than ever. Do all that you can to protect your children. One of the qualifications for a pastor is:
OF GOOD BEHAVIOR-
(Webster’s 1828: Behaviour, it expresses external appearance or action) A pastor must both have manners in his actions, speech, and dress. The Scriptures themselves can be offensive enough without the man of God being offensive in his actions, speech, and dress. A man’s coworkers, neighbors, acquaintances will know if this is true. How does a man treat his neighbors? How does a man treat the normal person around him. If he has a bad name (a rightfully earned one), he should not pastor. Is he a consistent hugger (he SHOULDN’T be!)? Does he take liberties that a man in his position should not take? There are many warning signs check them out! These are things that are very important for us to check out.
(1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Proverbs 6:29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. Genesis 20:6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Ruth 2:9 Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. Psalm 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Proverbs 5:20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.)
This is a clear admonition to Do a background, neighbor, former church check-
ANOTHER CONSIDERATION
The men that send their resume’s to churches are praying over that contact. If you know somebody is not going to be considered for the pastorate you have listed, please let them know. You do not have to tell them the reason, but do let them know that you are no longer considering them. This is a proper thing to do (decently and in order!).
WARNING FOR PREACHERS SEEKING A PASTORATE
This admonition comes from a Like minded preacher of 30 plus years in our Lord’s service:
“Warn the pastoral candidates about the unscrupulous ways of many churches not following the biblical principles in regard to Pastors. After serving some 30 years in nine churches, I can assure you that some churches get exactly what they bargain for. I have worked honestly and fervently to build churches and always try to help them find a suitable pastor when I leave. However many churches seem to desire the liberals over honest and sincere administrations and preaching.
I have never taken a church solely on it’s pay package, but I have pastored small and poor as well as wealthy and large churches. The people make the church not just the Pastor, if their hearts are honest with God, He will bless and care for the church. A bad pastor is a large part of the failures but the people are the consideration as well. Many want God to keep the preacher humble and they strive to keep him poor. Most churches I speak to are looking for just an honest preacher, others want a trained lap dog.
Preacher, make sure it is God’s will!”
If you find a church that has filled the listed position,
PLEASE let me know.
NEWEST LISTINGS ARE ON THE TOP
(P.S. If you require a certain salary, DON’T TAKE OR LOOK FOR A PASTORATE TILL YOU GET YOUR HEART RIGHT WITH GOD! If you don’t meet the qualifications for a pastor listed in Timothy & Titus wait until you are qualified. If you cannot meet the qualifications, God has not called you to the pastorate)
ASSISTANT PASTOR NEEDED
A growing, soul-
WEST TEXAS
is looking for a couple who are seeking God’s will and a place to serve in all aspects of the local church. In particular, we currently need a man who can lead the congregational singing, lead a choir, and assist the pastor. His wife must be able to play the piano for congregational singing, and the choir. This position could also include some secretarial work needed from one or the other. Additionally, this position may involve working with our teens, depending on the couple’s age and experience. This is a full-
(Oct 2024)
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
PORT NORRIS BAPTIST CHURCH
1672 MAIN ST
PORT NORRIS NJ 08349
(856) 785-
http://www.portnorrisbaptist.org
SS 945,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
CONTACT: Ken Wilford
(856) 327-
(9/30/24)
NEEDS YOUTH PASTOR
KJB
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
620 E 2ND St
CLARENDON TX 79226
(806) 690-
pastorshipman@gmail.com
SS 930,SM 1030,SN 5,W 7
We are a growing church in a rural community setting. God has blessed our church. We are having people saved and baptized. We are excited. We have remodeled our auditorium. We have additional remodeling planned. Contact Pastor Shipman for more information.
SEEKING ASSISTANT PASTOR
PASTOR JAMES MONTORO
KJB, UNAFFILIATED
PIONEER VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
265 PONDERS HOLLOW RD
WESTFIELD MA 01085
(413) 562-
http://www.pvbcma.com pvbc.ma.pastor@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pvbcma
SS 930, SM 1030, SN 6, W 7
SOULWINNING, MISSIONS-
PIONEER VALLEY BAPTIST ACADEMY,K-
WESTOVER AFB
Our average attendance is 150-
Responsibilities:
• Lead and participate in the soulwinning and outreach ministries.
• Direct and oversee the teen group and children’s ministries and activities.
• Serve alongside our Senior Pastor in teaching and discipling.
• Assist the Pastor in weekly administrative tasks.
• Oversee the maintenance of the property and buildings.
Qualifications:
• Must possess the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-
• Two years ministry experience preferred.
• Musical ability a plus.
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and a written personal testimony to pvbc.ma.pastor@gmail.com
Or contact me at 413 241 0015
YOUTH PASTOR IN MISSISSIPPI
Must exclusively use the KJB. Go soulwinning every week & lead the youth each week to do the same. Both husband and wife would have to teach in the Church’s school. Provided is a brand new 2 bedroom apt. It would help if you are musically inclined singing in the choir and specials in church. Our church is in it’s 51st year and the mother of all independent Baptist churches in the area and have no desire of going contemporary. If that is your style, you should not apply. As far as standards of dress, you would have already surrendered to a high standard without drawing attention to your body with either tight or revealing clothing. Serious inquiries only please. A daily walk with God is the most important of all the characteristics of our future youth Pastor, rising early each day to seek the LORD. Isaiah 55:6 “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. “
Send Resume to: wishiwereindixie@icloud.com
NEEDS PASTOR
Seeking a bio-
FLAT BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 175
13091 SR 22
CANAAN NY 12029
(518) 821-
fbbccanaan@gmail.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
(9/12/23)
NEEDS SCHOOL TEACHER & ASSISTANT PASTOR
KJV, blended music, no body’s camp, and defiantly not Calvinist. We need a 7/8th grade teacher ( preferably a woman) right away and I am also looking for an assistant to mentor for transition in about 4 years. This individual should be prepared to be bi vocational.
PASTOR DR TONY KOHOUT (36 YEARS)
KJB
BUFORD ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
819 BUFORD RD
RICHMOND VA 23235
(804) 320-
http://bufordroadbaptistchurch.com brbc@ix.netcom.com
SS 945,SM 1045,SN 6,W 7
BUS,AWANA,SENIORS
BUFORD RD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY,GRADES 1-
BUFORD RD BIBLE INSTITUTE
ASSISTANT PASTOR WANTED
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
SANDERSVILLE GA
population 5000 plus. No other Independent Fundamental Baptist King James Bible Only churches in Washington county of 22,000. Lord willing, may eventually become the senior pastor within three to five years. Send interest with brief background, resume, and testimony to evangelisthaller@gmail.com (478) 357-
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
LOWER FALLS BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 786
ST ALBANS WV 25177-
11910 COAL RIVER RD
(304) 727-
http://lowerfallsbaptist.org
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
PASTOR NEEDED
KJB,WIBF,GIBF
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 4455
TUMWATER WA 98501
1522 4TH AVE E
OLYMPIA WA 98506
(360) 951-
http://hbctumwater.com
Small congregation seeks Pastor or Intentional Interim Minister to guide them on the next leg of their journey. We are conservative/fundamental in our preaching and singing services. Changing this is protected in our Constitution. We are Closed Communion; not close or open. We have good assets towards a fresh and successful restart. A great place for military minded individuals as Joint Base Lewis McChord is just a few miles away.
Send info to
Pulpit Committee
Harvest Baptist Church
P O Box 4455
Tumwater Wa 98501
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 463
30 PARADIS MOUNTAIN RD
ISLAND POND VT 05846
(802) 723-
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB, UNAFFILIATED
ANCHOR BAPTIST CHURCH
1726 E 17TH ST
SCOTTSBLUFF NE 69361
(308) 632-
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorBaptistSB
SS 10, SM 11, SN 6, W 7
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHER -
Looking for a couple that could come and the wife work immediately in the school with the husband to take over as Adminstrator within a few years.
PASTOR TIM GENGARELLA
KJB, UNAFFILIATED
NORTH STONINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 25
5 ROCKY HOLLOW RD
NORTH STONINGTON CT 06359
(860) 535-
http://www.northstoningtonbaptist.com pastor@northstoningtonbaptist.com
NEEDS PASTOR
Smaller congregation in rural South Georgia seeking the man God has to lead them.
Send resume to 3rdstreetbaptist@bellsouth.net
THIRD STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
310 N 3RD ST
CORDELE GA 31015
(229) 273-
NEEDS SONG DIRECTOR/PIANIST/BUS MINISTRY
PASTOR CHRIS BALL
KJB
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1411 SCHOOL ST
COLUMBIA TN 38401
(931) 398-
http://calvarybaptist-
We are praying that God will send the us the folks we need to compliment the ministry. We are old fashioned, independent, fundamental, KJV, traditional music. The areas of need are as follows: Music Ministry including Piano and the Bus Ministry. For more information, contact us at
cherokeecreek1@gmail.com, or
feel free to mail a resume and doctrinal statement.
(3/28/22)
PRINT SHOP WORKER/REPRESENTATIVE
We are looking for a retired/retiring preacher/pastor/missionary that is like minded in faith and practice to travel to churches and present the printing ministry of our church trying to bring in monthly support or paper offerings so we can print and distribute more of God’s Word free of charge to missionaries/church planters. When not traveling, there are plenty of opportunities to work and labor with our church family in many areas of our ministry.
We are a congregation of 125 people. We love the Lord and seek to serve Him in all that we do. We use the KJV only. We are looking for someone who has been called into the ministry by God. There are a lot of opportunities for growth and we believe you will find our church God honoring, friendly, and family oriented.
Contact Pastor Lane Stockton for more information.
KJB,UNAFFILIATED, TRADITIONAL, CONSERVATIVE MUSIC
LOCK HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH
ORLANDO FL 32824
http://www.lockhavenbaptist.org
(407) 851-
Pastorlhbc@yahoo.com
(3/28/22)
MUSIC/YOUTH WORKER
We are a congregation of 125 people. We love the Lord and seek to serve Him in all that we do. We use the KJV only. We are looking for someone who has been called into the ministry by God. There are a lot of opportunities for growth and I believe you will find our church God honoring, friendly and family oriented.
Contact Pastor Lane Stockton for more information.
KJB,UNAFFILIATED, TRADITIONAL, CONSERVATIVE MUSIC
LOCK HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH
ORLANDO FL 32824
http://www.lockhavenbaptist.org
(407) 851-
Pastorlhbc@yahoo.com
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
1225 HALLWOOD DR
MOREHEAD KY 40351
(606) 784-
http://www.bbcmorehead.org
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
TEXT SERMONS & STUDIES ONLINE
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB, HYLES
OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
22035 890TH AVE
ALBER LEA MN 56007
5 MILES WEST OF AUSTIN
SS 930 SM 1030
(507) 460-
OAKLAND BAPTIST SCHOOL
(3/5/22)
PART TIME ASSOCIATE PASTOR
We are a small congregation (75 people). We love the Lord and seek to serve Him in all that we do. We use the KJV. We are looking for someone who has been called into the ministry by God. There are a lot of opportunities for growth and I believe you find this church as one of the friendliest and family oriented.
Contact PASTOR JOE MARTIN for more information
KJB,UNAFFILIATED
BASEHOR BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 294
3714 N 155TH ST
BASEHOR KS 66007
(913) 724-
http://www.basehorbaptist.org joemartin1293@gmail.com
SS 10,SM 11 THEN LUNCH,SN 1,W 6
SOULWINNING, DISCIPLESHIP
FT LEAVENWORTH 15 MILES
NEEDS FULL TIME PASTOR
INTERIM PASTOR STEVEN WIRICK
KJB, TRADITIONAL MUSIC
ABILENE BAPTIST CHURCH
5601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE TX 79605
(325) 267-
SS 945, SM 1045, SN 6, W 7
MILITARY OUTREACH TO DYESS AFB
(11/29/21)
NEEDS PASTOR
Please contact current Pastor Keith Phemister
KJB,UNAFFILIATED
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH
321 DERRY RD
HUDSON NH 03051
(603) 883-
http://www.hudsonlighthouse.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 730
BUS, TEEN SERVICE ON WED, PATCH THE PIRATE CLUB FOR KIDS, NEW CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES, NURSING HOME SERVICES
NEEDS PASTOR
INTERIM PASTOR DALE COFFEY
KJB
MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 4346
GLEN ALLEN VA 23058-
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
3506 MAYLAND COURT
RICHMOND VA 23233
(804) 855-
http://www.mbcrichmond.com
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
909 DARTMOUTH AVE
FIRCREST WA 98466
(253) 476-
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 493
3173 HUTTON RD
OAKLAND MD 21550
(240) 321-
NEEDS YOUTH DIRECTOR, FULL TIME PAY, PARSONAGE INCLUDED
PASTOR MALCOLM HARRISON
KJB
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
703 GILLESPIE RD
PALESTINE TX 75802
(903) 729-
(903) 724-
http://www.calvarybcpalestine.com
Pastorharrison48@gmail.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
We are an old paths Fundamental Independent King James Bible believing Church. We are currently seeking a full time Youth Director / Minister. This local New Testament church is a Christ exalting Holy Spirit led praying church with a sweet spirit, precious saints with a family oriented atmosphere which we are careful to protect. The young man we are seeking must be married and settled on the Fundamentals of the Faith. We are looking for God’s man and that will be contingent upon a call of God and a spirit filled life. The Biblical qualifications of a pastor [1st Timothy 3 and others] are required and not negotiable. Because of the inherent risks, temptations and liabilities involved, we require a married man whose wife is in agreement and compliance with the applicable standards. Those who feel prayerfully led may contact the pastor to begin the careful and prayerful process of discussions regarding our expectations and requirements. Those who are not teachable and humble in spirit need not apply. If you have an earring / pony tail don’t bother. If your wife wears a bikini to the beach don’t bother. If you’re not really King James Bible only – at all times personal & public don’t bother.
NEEDS PASTOR
Prayerfully seeking a pastor to feed the flock of God. Our new pastor should be a “text-
KJB
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
100 S BRADY ST
ATTICA IN 47918
(765) 764-
SS 945,SM 1045,SN 6,TH 7
(8/30/19)
YOUTH PASTOR NEEDED
We are an independent Baptist church that stands upon and adheres to the Fundamental Doctrines of the Faith once delivered to the saints. We Teach and Preach from the 1611 Authorized King James Bible.
There is a great need here for a Youth Pastor who can invest themselves in the youth program. We are looking for a husband and wife team to work with our young ladies and young men.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us and send a resume to gospelpreacher19@yahoo.com
PASTOR TODD TAYLOR
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
1439 HWY 19 N
PERRY FL 32347
(850) 584-
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
28 FELLOWSHIP DR
FAIRMONT WV 26554
CONTACT BRO. TALBOT @ 304-
norwaybound7@yahoo.com
WE ARE A SEPARATED CHURCH IN A CITY OF 18,000, CONSERVATIVE DRESS, MUSIC,
BUS MINISTRY, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, RADIO MINISTRY, PARSONAGE
MUSIC MAN OR COUPLE NEEDED
We are looking for a piano player, or a couple that is, musically, talented. We are looking for someone who has experience with hymns and gospel songs. I am musically trained, but it is time to hand this off to someone else who has the ability to continue training our choir. We are King James only, and definitely not looking to go contemporary, with our music. I have pulled music from hymnals like, the red back church hymnal, songs and hymns from the heart, soul stirring songs and hymns, mull's singing convention, etc. Those interested can contact me either by email or phone. My cell number is 916-
PASTOR ADAM HATFIELD
KJB
VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
221 ELMER ST
SAYRE PA 18840
(570) 888-
https://www.facebook.com/valleybaptistsayrepa vbcsayre@gmail.com
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
7 N MAIN ST
LIBERTY NY 12754
Contact: BUCKLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
PASTOR DAN or TRAVIS SMITH (315) 457-
SS 945,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
I Personally visited this location (5/7/19) and went door-
People in the community are friendly, and open. Parsonage and Church, all paid for.
SEEKING BI-
PASTOR JOE MARTIN
KJB UNAFFILIATED
BASEHOR BAPTIST CHURCH
3714 NORTH 155TH ST
BASEHOR KS 66007
(913) 724-
(816) 853-
http://www.basehorbaptist.org joemartin1293@gmail.com
(2/23/19)
SEEKING FULL TIME ASSISTANT
Most immediate needs are children’s ministry, outreach, office management, and bookkeeping.
Starting annual salary is $25,000.
Email resumes to aaiken12@yahoo.com
Pastor’s Cell: 864-
PASTOR ANTHONY AIKEN
KJB,WCBC,PCC
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
4401 S 25TH ST
FORT PIERCE FL 34981
http://biblebaptistfp.com biblebaptistfp@gmail.com
SEEKING ASSISTANT PASTOR
PASTOR SHAWN CUTHBERTSON
KJB
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
8454 HWY 79 S
PINE BLUFF AR 71603
(870) 879-
http://www.libertypinebluff.com broshawn7291@gmail.com
FULL TIME CHILDRENS DIRECTOR
KJB
GREENWOOD VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
20300 CYPRESSWOOD DR
HUMBLE, TX
Contact Pastor Richard Skinner at rskinner1855@gmail.com. Church website is
http://gvbc.church
(8/7/18)
LOOKING FOR BIBLE TEACHER
KJB,INDEPENDENT
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
15975 MARTIN RD
ROSEVILLE MI 48066
Looking for a young couple to join with us. Would need to teach a Wednesday night adult bible study. Also looking for a song leader for Sunday Morning services. Paid positions. For more information please contact Kurt at 330-
http://www.tbcofroseville.org
(8/6/18)
NEEDS YOUTH PASTOR/MUSIC DIRECTOR
PASTOR BOB DEGG
KJV ONLY, UNAFFILIATED, FUNDAMENTAL
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1961 WINDTHORST RD
WICHITA FALLS TX 76301
(940) 766-
kjvthumper1960@outlook.com (972) 523-
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 511
5430 S 1900 W
ROY UT 84067
(385) 264-
http://www.ncbcutah.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,TH 7
KINGS KIDS
JUST OUTSIDE OF HILL AFB
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
799 E US HWY 160
LAMAR MO 64759
(417) 537-
http://www.libertylamar.org
SS 10, SM11, SN 6, W 6
AUDIO SERMONS ONLINE, SOULWINNING -
(4/10/18)
BOYS HOME NEEDS WORKERS
We are looking for a single or married couple to help out in a boys home. We are small with room to grow but need help. This is a small paided position with a place to live. Jobs duty involve teaching ace school and helping out in our church and everyday activities. This is not a lock down facility. These boys just need some direction in life. If God has called you into a ministry like this then we would love to hear from you. Thanks. The Joshua home. (417) 674-
PASTOR GARY WIGGINS
KJB
GRACE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
14991 GOLDFINCH RD
NEOSHO MO 64850
(417) 310-
http://www.gracebbchurch.com gbbc1611@yahoo.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 6,W 7
NEEDS MARRIED YOUTH PASTOR
PASTOR TODD TAYLOR
KJB
CURRENT RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 385
HWY 142 E
DONIPHAN MO 63935
(573) 996-
http://www.currentriverbaptistchurch.com gospelpreacher19@yahoo.com
SS 930,SM 1030,SN 6,W 7
We stand upon and adhere to the Fundamental Doctrines of the Faith once delivered to the saints. We Teach and Preach from the 1611 Authorized King James Bible. There is a great need here for a Youth Pastor who can invest themselves in the youth program. We are looking for a husband and wife team to work with our young ladies and young men. At this time the position would be Bi-
(8/28/17)
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
324 N GRANT ST
BROOKFIELD MO 64628
SS 930,SM 1030,SN 630,W 7
BUS,YOUTH,TEENS
We are a traditional, conservative, debt free Baptist church with a small congregation and a limited budget located in north central Missouri. We have a beautiful building which seats 110 , a fellowship hall equipped with a complete kitchen, pastors study and secretary’s office. The church owns a parsonage and a rental home, both on church property. Brookfield is a town of 4500 located on a major highway (US 36). We are 100 miles from Kansas City and 90 miles from Columbia, Mo. We have a Wal-
Contact:
gracebaptist1950@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PASTOR SCOTT KENNEDY
KJB, UNAFFILIATED
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 645
1202 STATE ST
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
(270) 734-
http://www.vbcbg.org victoryinbg@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/VictoryBaptistChurch
SS 945,SM 11,SN 5,W 7
Are you looking for a church in which your family can serve? Prayerfully consider us. We are a growing congregation with a focus on reaching our city with the Gospel, but the laborers are truly few. There are several opportunities for service to the Lord. We need help in every area of church ministry including: soulwinners; preachers for the jail, nursing home, and a Spanish ministry; Sunday School teachers; bus workers; adult shuttle bus help; college and career ministry (Bowling Green is home to Western Kentucky University, 26k+ students); junior church workers; musicians; cleaning; audio/visual department; ladies' ministries; helpers; helpers; helpers. Bowling Green is the 3rd largest city in Kentucky and has plenty of job opportunities and housing options. Feel free to contact Pastor Scott Kennedy, victoryinbg@gmail.com or to learn more about us visit www.vbcbg.org and Facebook.com/victorybaptistchurch.
(8/28/17)
PASTOR NEEDED
Very small baptist church in southern oregon is praying for a pastor. This is a bi-
PLEASE RESPOND BY EMAIL
KJB
ILLINOIS VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 6
102 S REDWOOD HWY
CAVE JUNCTION OR 97523
(514) 592-
http://www.illinoisvalleybaptistchurch.org ivbaptistchurch@gmail.com
SM 1030,W 7
(7/24/17)
FULL TIME YOUTH PASTOR NEEDED
We are an independent, Baptist church that has a desire to win souls for Christ and to teach and train believers. We are a very conservative church in our Scripture (we only use the KJV), separation, and music. We are praying that the Lord will send us a godly couple of strong character and who have servants’ hearts that will love our young people and lead them as described in Eph. 4:11-
PASTOR GLENN STEVENSON JR
KJB
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
28 FELLOWSHIP DR
FAIRMONT WV 26554
(304) 363-
http://fbcwv.us stevensonjr1@aol.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 7, W 730
MP3 AUDIO SERMONS ONLINE, TEENS, CHILDRENS CLUBS, RADIO, MISSIONS
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL,K5-
(7/24/17)
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED
Calvary Christian School is a ministry of our church and has been in operation for 49 years.
We are an independent, Baptist church that has a desire to win souls for Christ and to teach and train believers. We are a very conservative church in our Scripture (we only use the KJV), separation, and music. We have traditional classrooms and have combined grades. In our elementary we have a K4/K5 class, a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade class, and a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade class. We are praying for a godly teacher with a servant’s heart to teach our combined grade classroom of 1st through 3rd grades. This is a full time position. If you should desire to contact us for more information regarding our need, we would look forward to hearing from you. You can reach Mr. David West, principal at the church/school at 304-
PASTOR GLENN STEVENSON JR
KJB
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
28 FELLOWSHIP DR
FAIRMONT WV 26554
(304) 363-
http://fbcwv.us stevensonjr1@aol.com
SS 10,SM 11,SN 7, W 730
MP3 AUDIO SERMONS ONLINE, TEENS, CHILDRENS CLUBS, RADIO, MISSIONS
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL,K5-
(7/24/17)
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED
Both High School as well as Elementary School teachers. A small salary would be available, but these would be bi-
PASTOR DAVID HANSEN
KJB
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
2794 W MAPLEHURST DR
ROSCOMMON MI 48653
(989) 275-
http:://immanuelbaptistroscommon.com immanuelbaptistroscommon.com
SEEKING A PASTOR TO PREACH THE WORD AND LEAD THE FLOCK
KJB, UNAFFILIATED,
ANTRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
4509 LOVEJOY RD
BYRON MI 48418
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
SOUL-
(517) 223-
http://www.antrimbc.com antrimbaptist@gmail.com
(4/3/17)
NEEDS ASSOCIATE PASTOR/YOUTH WORKER
PASTOR GEORGE BARBOUR
KJB, UNAFFILIATED
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
429 SUNAPEE ST
NEWPORT NH 03773
http://www.bereanbaptistnh.com Geomarr@iamnow.net
SS 10, SM 11, SN 13, W 7
BUS, SOULWINNING, TAPE, WOMENS LUNCH AFTER SM
JUST NORTH OF RUGER FACTORY
TEXT SERMONS ONLINE
SMALL CHURCH ABOUT 60; KJV ONLY; TRADITIONAL WORSHIP. GOOD PLACE FOR A YOUNG MAN/FAMILY JUST START OUT. QUESTIONS CALL DEACON DOUG CARPENTER (603) 863-
NEEDS ASSISTANT PASTOR (Bus & Jr Church Director)
PASTOR KEVIN STEVICKS
KJB,HYLES
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 478
BUSINESS HWY 79
BEARDEN AR 71720
He would be bus director, jr church director. It would be part time salary. We are an old fashion King James, Soul winning, traditional, standards, missions hearted, church! Please don't call if your lazy, but if you care about souls being saved and life's being changed, then please call (870) 807-
(3/6/17)
NEEDED MARRIED COUPLE MINISTRY HELP
Independent Baptist Church seeking a married couple who will serve as workers in the ministry. We are a sold out soulwinning KJB Baptist Church. This is an unpaid position
PASTOR DR CARL E CARLSON
KJB,UNAFFILIATED
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
1405 W PIONEER DR
IRVING TX 75061
(972) 253-
http://www.fbcirving.com
SOUWINNING, SEPARATED, FUNDAMENTAL
HOME OF NORTH TEXAS BAPTIST SEMINARY
NEEDS YOUTH PASTOR
Current River Baptist Church, in Doniphan Missouri, is looking for a Youth Pastor and wife. We are an independent Baptist church that stands upon and adheres to the Fundamental Doctrines of the Faith once delivered to the saints. We Teach and Preach from the 1611 Authorized King James Bible.
There is a great need here for a Youth Pastor who can invest themselves in the youth program. We are looking for a husband and wife team to work with our young ladies and young men.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us and send a resume to gospelpreacher19@yahoo.com.
PASTOR TODD TAYLOR
KJB
CURRENT RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH
PO BOX 385
HWY 142 E
DONIPHAN MO 63935
(573) 996-
http://www.currentriverbaptistchurch.com gospelpreacher19@yahoo.com
SS 930,SM 1030,SN 6,W 7
(9/5/16)
NEEDS PASTOR
KJB,UNAFFILIATED
AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH POINT
PO BOX 260
NAALEHU HI 96772-
MEETS SUNDAY AT KAU LEARNING ACADEMY, 94-
MEETS WEDNESDAY IN HOMES
http://www.ibi.website/agbc agbc@ibi.website
SM 10, W 7
(1/23/17)
NEEDS BI-
PASTOR PAUL FREDERICK
KJB
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
3561 BOONE STREET RD
SALEM IL 62881
(618) 548-
pastor@cornerstonesalem.com
http://www.cornerstonesalem.com
We are currently seeking a bi-
NEED YOUTH PASTOR (CURRENTLY PART TIME)
Seeking a couple who have been called of God to work with the young people and teenagers of today.
We have a few good teenagers that are faithful but from time to time become discouraged due to a lack of that one special person who is dedicated to working with them without being responsible for other areas in the ministry that the pastor and associate pastor are responsible for.
Our situation is that we are not able to bring a youth leader on in a full time capacity at this time but we can pay them some each week.
If you know of anyone that would be willing to be a bi vocational youth leader have them get in touch with myself.
We are an Independent, Fundamental, Missionary minded, Pre Tribulation, KJV Baptist Church.
Out beliefs and doctrinal stand is one our web-
PASTOR VANCE CATLIN
HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH
6008 W KNIGHTS GRIFFIN RD
PLANT CITY FL 33565
(813) 986-
http://harmonybaptistpcf.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony-
SEEKING A PASTOR TO HELP PLANT A CHURCH IN IOWA
We seek to start a church described by the terms: Bible-
For a detailed letter of who we are and what we expect and our goals for the ministry. As a forthright challenge to the quick responder…it should be noted that, in our previous church plant, something like 130 men sent letters, emails, and resumes…but I would suggest that fewer than 10 of them were remotely of the same mind in the whole of what was conveyed in the search letter.
YOUTH WORKER NEEDED
We have great need of a spiritually qualified young man or a young couple to work with our youth. Currently this will need to be bi-
PASTOR DENNIS GRIMES
KJB
SEMPRONIUS BAPTIST CHURCH
6500 FRAZIER RD
MORAVIA NY 13118
(315) 496-
SemproniusBaptist@verizon.net
SS 945,SM 11,SN 2,W 630
HOME SCHOOLERS, PATCH THE PIRATE PROGRAM
THERE ARE MANY MORE CHURCHES ON THIS WEBSITE THAT DON’T HAVE A PASTOR LISTED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY HAVE A PASTOR, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT, WORTH CHECKING OUT IF YOU HAVE A BURDEN FOR A SPECIFIC AREA. JUST GO TO EACH STATE AND DO A SEARCH FOR THE CITIES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CHECKING OUT.
The following is a sermon that I prepared a few years back and thought I would share it. I do realize not everybody holds the positions that I uphold in this message, but this is my convictions that I hold according to the Word of God. I do have friends in the ministry that do not hold to all these positions, and all the churches listed in this database may not hold to all these positions.
PASTORAL QUALIFICATIONS, A MUST FOR THE PASTOR!
(P.S. These are not the websites qualifications, these are the qualifications as set by God Almighty in His precious and perfect Word -
Word Biblical Word Study of Timothy 3:1-
The qualifications of a pastor are important. All of these come with time. Some cannot be acquired due to events in a man’s life that disqualifies him. It is important to understand the qualifications how God intended them.
MUST BE “”
“Must Be” is easily seen as imperative and binding, it is a command from the highest authority.
The same Greek word is used referring to what Jesus must do in order to pay-
Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
The qualifications listed are not good things for a pastor (or any mature Christian man) to have, these are necessary qualifications a man must have to qualify for the pastorate and to maintain the pastorate once he is called to it. God unequivocally lays down what a man MUST BE taking all the guess work and human reasoning out. Please remember, this is the qualifications of the Pastorate, not the Sunday School teacher, not the Usher, not the Evangelist, but the Pastor. (Some of these same qualifications do however belong to the deacons).
I. MUST not BE’s: Negative DISQUALIFICATIONS For The PASTOR
A. Must not be SELF-
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The pastor cannot be a man that seeks his own desires, but one whose concern is for the happiness of the flock so they will multiply, and thus please the owner of the flock:
Samuel 17:34-
Calvin on Baptist: “...all that filth and villainy...mad dogs who vomit their filth against the majesty of God and want to pervert all religion. Must they be spared?” (Oct. 16, 1555). Calvin hated the Anabaptists and called them “henchmen of Satan.” And he said: “Anabaptists and reactionists should be alike put to death.” Four men who disagreed with him on who should be admitted to the Lord’s Supper were beheaded, quartered, and their body parts hung in strategic locations in Geneva as a warning to others. He burned Michael Servetus (for rejecting infant baptism and for denying Christ’s deity). Calvin wrote, “One should not be content with simply killing such people, but should burn them cruelly.”
Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added
to the church daily such as should be saved. Notice, God didn’t say, “As many as were elected,” but as many as “should be saved.” Once they are saved, they become the elect. You don’t become an elected official until you are given the office. You cannot force anybody into an elected office!
B. Must NOT BE soon ANGRY
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A man that is quick to jump to bad conclusions is not qualified for the pastorate: James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Jesus was angry at certain things but He responded in the right way (or righteous way): John 2:15-
C. Must NOT BE given to WINE
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The clear instruction here is that a man is not even supposed to use intoxicating drink as a beverage. The Bible warns the kings: Proverbs 31:4-
O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. The Bible warns the priests and prophets: Isaiah 28:7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they err in vision, they stumble in judgment. The Bible reminds us, as a born again believer, we are the Kings, priest & prophets: Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to Him be glory and dominion
for ever and ever. Amen. Mark 16:15 ... Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. The pastor should never be in the position where his judgment and decisions at home or at church are impaired due to things he puts in his body.
E. Must NOT BE a STRIKER
“”
Revelation 8:12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, ... A man should not be prone to pushed to a point where he strikes out with physically violence during disagreements. A man needs to have the ability to assess the situation and react in a productive way. A man should not be reactionary, he must assess situations and decide the best route of resolve. Luke 6:29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Acts 23:3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? 1 Corinthians 8:12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
F. Must NOT BE a BRAWLER
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A Pastor needs to lead people to be peacemakers among the sheep, not leading them to be contentious. Colossians 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 2 Timothy 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, A man that looks for fights cannot have an effective ministry to the flock. A man that teaches others to look for a fight is not fit to pastor. Fear of God and chastisement is important, but terror should not be part of the ministry. Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
G. Must NOT BE GREEDY nor COVETOUS of FILTHY LUCRE
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A man that covets wordly things of that which he has not will be prone to impropriety with money and or possessions. He can never feed the flock of God as he should because his pursuits are not for them, but himself. His messages, plans and pursuits will be geared towards this end of self-
II. MUST BE’s: Positive QUALIFICATIONS for the PASTOR
A. MUST BE TEMPERATE
“”
This word means to have dominion over; having control over. It is the quality of self-
of a wolf or lion or make over corrections in hind sight. Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Matthew 23:4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
B. MUST BE BLAMELESS as the STEWARD
1. BLAMELESS
“”
The man seeking to be a pastor cannot be in the process of ironing out his problems, they should already be ironed out. Luke 1:6 And they were both [Zacharias & Elisabeth] righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
2. As The STEWARD
“”
Clearly the pastor must realize first that it is not his congregation or work but God’s. He must also correctly preach and teach God’s word -
C. MUST BE a LOVER OF and GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY
“”
A man must love people, this is a requirement. A pastor should desire to have church members over as guests (invited or uninvited), this is his ministry: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. He should have a genuine concern for all peoples and have a desire to help them. He also however must love the stranger and be hospitable to them too. 1 Peter 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. Matthew 25:35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in: For a flock to grow, they must learn fellowship from the pastor. Acts 2:42-
D. MUST BE VIGILANT
“”
The man of God needs always to be on guard, scripturally proving what he and others pertaining to the ministry are doing. He needs to be cautious, prudent, and watchful in the protection of the sheep entrusted to him. 2 Timothy 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. A pastor needs to see the symptoms of the sheep and step in and deal with the problems before they get out of hand. A pastor needs to be aware of that which is affecting the flock from outside the flock and deal with those problems quickly as well. He must know when the whole flock needs an inoculation (preaching) and when individuals in the flock need an inoculation (individual correction). He must exercise church discipline when it is needed. Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. A true pastor will be very hesitant to believe in something IF it is possible for SATAN to counterfeit it. He will be on guard to the extent that he will occasionally have to caution people about their beliefs or their experiences. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. 2 Corinthians 7:9-
E. MUST BE a LOVER of GOOD MEN
“”
He needs to recognize the signs of the type of person wanting the individualized attention to obtain greater things in the Christian life. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. A pastor needs to know who to appoint to what position. Who to give authority too, who to place his trust in for the better care of the flock. A pastor needs to be able to surround himself with good men both inside and outside the church. A pastor needs outside counsel and fellowship of other pastors: Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 1 Kings 12:6-
F. MUST BE SOBER
“”
A pastor needs to be a man of balance not going off on tangents. He needs to calmly look upon each situation and measure it according to Scripture. He needs not to be swayed by feelings nor by other outside controlling factors such as drugs or alcohol or “popular” opinion. Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. The sober man is not under the control of external influences, he is not given to excesses; he knows his limits. Thus he is able to keep his fellow-
G. MUST BE JUST
“”
A man must be a fair man. He must seek correct judgment. Psalm 82:2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. He must be able to look at both sides of an issue and come up with the just solution: John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. A man can have his favorite friends, but he must not let his judgment be clouded because of them. Colossians 4:1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Psalm 25:9 The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach his way. Proverbs 19:28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. John 5:30 I can of Mine own self do nothing: as I hear,
I judge: and My judgment is just; because I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent Me. John 7:51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth? Acts 7:35 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.
H. MUST BE HOLY
“”
This is a man’s fellowship with God. A man must needs be consecrated to God, set apart for His use. This is the one element that determines how good of a conduit of God’s power a man will be. 1 Timothy 2:8, I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 John 2:4-
saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked. If a man has no communication with God, The Chief Shepherd, the care of the flock will grievously suffer.
I. MUST BE HOLDING FAST the FAITHFUL WORD
“” “” “”
A man must have his faith in the Word of God as completely inerrant and unable to be improved upon at all. If his faith is not complete in this area how will he be able to guide the flock in God’s will? Matthew 6:24, No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. The Bible claims it is perfect, the man must hold that it is perfect (not that it was prefect!). 1 Thessalonians 2:13, For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. A man when asked, “Where is the perfect Word of God?” Should be able to hold up and show you a perfect copy: Psalm 12:6-
In the English pastorate, it can be easily proven that this is the KJV because it is the only Bible with the Textus Receptus and the Masoretic Text underlying it. If a man cannot hold up a Bible and say it is the perfect word of God without error, what is his authority? He is his own authority by his own interpretation (or any other man’s interpretation), the Bible warns against that!: 2 Peter 1:19-
J. MUST EXHORT
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A pastor must be able to encourage the flock to serve God and do right through all adversities and persecutions. He must help the hurting to heal and to encourage the faithless to have faith. Romans 12:1, I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 1 Thessalonians 3:2, And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 2 Corinthians 1:4, Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. A man should have a spirit of encouragement, not a spirit of a defeatist. He needs to have the spirit of a team captain, leading them to believe in victory no matter the odds: Romans 8:31, What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:55-
K. MUST HAVE GOOD BEHAVIOUR & A GOOD REPORT
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A man must have manners in his actions, speech, and dress. The Scriptures themselves can be offensive enough without the man of God being offensive. How a man treats his neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances will show his true behaviour and report. When a man has earned a bad reputation (a truly earned one), he is disqualified as pastor. A man should not be a consistent hugger of the opposite sex. Does a man take liberties that a man in his position should not take? There are many warning signs, we need to check them out: 1 Corinthians 7:1, Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Proverbs 6:29, So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. Genesis 20:6, And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Ruth 2:9, Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. Psalm 112:5, A good man ... will guide his affairs with discretion. The Ability to Avoid words, actions, and attitudes which will result in undesirable consequences. Proverbs 5:20, And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? This is a clear admonition to Do a background check by checking with neighbors & former places of employment (This is a must for folks that are considering a man they do not know)! This position MUST be held to higher standards to protect the flock and the children in the flock.
H. MUST NOT BE A NOVICE
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This does not mean that he has to have previously been a lead pastor! But he must be proven as a leader. Although David the boy was not a “pastoral” candidate, he was a candidate for authority. He was the only true warrior and leader in the group including the people chosen King Saul. A leader must be proven: 1 Samuel 17:36, Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. This does not mean that he has to have a formal college education. None of the first pastors of the church did, and even Jesus wouldn’t meet that qualification. You can have a formal education, but it is NOT a qualification, experience is! Jesus had the traits a true leader needs, and that is a servant’s heart. If a man has not a servant’s heart even with knowledge of the Word of God, he is a novice, he hasn’t learned the first requirement of leadership: Luke 22:26, But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 1 Peter 5:5, Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Age is not a sign of a novice. A young man with a family can meet these qualifications. The question is how godly is he, how much of the Word of God does he know and practice. How long has the person been saved, and how mature are they in their salvation. 1 Timothy 4:12, Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2 Timothy 3:15, And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
I. Must be HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE-
a. Must be a HUSBAND
ανεpιληpτον
The gender clearly shows God’s command that the pastor must be a man. A lady cannot be the husband. It also clearly says that a pastor must be married not single.
1 Timothy 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
b. Must have one wife
mιας γυναικος
Is there more than one God, no, what does God mean by one here? He means one.
Romans 3:30 Seeing it is one God,...
There are not three Gods that agree as one, it is one God that is three!
Hebrews 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Romans 5:1 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men
to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
What does one mean in these verses? One man caused it, One man ended it. No other meaning. A pastor must not have been divorced and remarried. To do this according to Scripture is adultery
1 Corinthians 7:39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
Luke 16:18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
Divorce also breaks many of the other pastoral qualifications listed in the Scriptures. This also clearly does not by Scriptural implication mean a man cannot have a deceased spouse and then remarry and pastor. This is still one wife. A pastor cannot fully understand the love Christ has for His bride the church, if he has not had his own bride. This is not a concept a man that has always been single can fully understand. The Bible is clear on this and that is why the commandment is given. Some single men out of context use this verse:
1 Corinthians 7:7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
Paul was not dealing with men that have been called to the pastorate in this verse. Paul was an evangelist, traveling from place to place.
1 Corinthians 7:8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
The context of this passage is to those that have lost a spouse for a reason, not to those that have not been married at all. These are they that have had the benefits of marriage but have now been taken away from those benefits. No Scripture can prove a pastor does not have to be married, the pastoral qualifications are too clear.
c. Must have CHILDREN IN SUBJECTION-
καλως pροισταμενον τεκνα
By clear implication a pastor must have or had children, and they must be or have been under his authority, they must have rules, and those rules must be enforced.
This is the proof that he can handle a much larger responsibility of counseling married families & their associated problems.
Timothy 3:5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house,
how shall he take care of the church of God?)
He should take care of the church of God by RULE as the husband rules in a family.
This is not as an apathetic dictator but as a shepherd over the flock, a father over his family:
Hebrews 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
The Bible here is clearly speaking of the role of the pastor. It cannot be the other elders of the church (deacons):
Acts 6:2-
It was not the deacons job to rule, it was the missionary starting the church then the pastor pastoring the church.
Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee (Pastor Titus) in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
A household does not have two heads, it has one. God is clearly delineating the role of the pastor, and how a church can only have one head pastor.
A man cannot qualify to rule the church if he does NOT have the RULE over his family.
Notice the child’s requirement (which is actually a PASTORS requirement!):
Titus 1:6 ... having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Riot is excess without restraint. Unruly is life without rules. The idea here is not the child’s character, but how does the man deal with the child. Are there Biblical rules set down and enforced? A child cannot disqualify the pastor, a man’s actions in dealing with the child can disqualify a man from the pastorate.
2 Timothy 3:4 ... having his children in subjection with all gravity.
