Senior Pastor - First Baptist Church of Peru

Senior Pastor Position Summary

The congregation of First Baptist Church of Peru (approximate weekly attendance of 100) is prayerfully seeking our next, full-time, Senior Pastor. Our church is located in Peru, Indiana, a city with a population of 11,000 people. Peru is centrally located in North Central Indiana and is approximately a one-hour drive east to Fort Wayne, north to South Bend, west to Lafayette and south to Indianapolis. It is a welcoming community that is the birthplace to Cole Porter, home to the International Circus Hall of Fame and has an annual Amateur Circus.

Calling:Must be a person of authentic personal faith in Jesus Christ, be of exemplary Christian character and possess a clear calling to vocational Christian Ministry.

Ministry Skill Sets:
- Ability to teach and preach from God's word
- Recognize the importance/implement continual personal spiritual development and self-care




- Possess strong interpersonal skills that will contribute to the building of relationships within the church and community -Willingness to provide effective pastoral care
- Effective development of leadership within the church
- Nurturing discipleship ministries

Preferred Education: Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from a fully accredited theological seminary

Ordination: Ordained minister (or willing to obtain ordination) according to the standards of, recognized by, the American Baptist Churches, USA (ABC / USA)

Code of Ethics: Accept the Code of Ethics of American Baptist Ministers as circulated by the of the ABCUSA Preferred

Experience: Five or more years as a Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor or similar ministries is preferred

Responsibilities:
- Provides spiritual, pastoral, outreach and servant leadership to the multi-generational congregation. Minister to the needs of the congregation, feed them spiritually as a shepherd, be an example of growing faith and bear the message of reconciliation to

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