Pastor - Community Bible Church (Neptune, NJ)
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Community Bible Church (Neptune, NJ) – Pastor
The Big Picture
Community Bible Church (https://www.visitcbc.org) is seeking a full‑time Pastor who holds firmly to Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology.
About Us
We purpose to please God in our love and service to Jesus Christ and others
Loving God, our neighborhood and one another is essential in our daily walk and worship.
We hold firmly to the Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology
We live by the acronym LEAF: Love One Another, Encourage One Another, Accept One Another, Forgive One Another.
Facilities
The church has a sanctuary where the weekly Sunday services are conducted. There is an attached Fellowship Hall for church meetings, fellowship lunches, youth Sunday School, prayer meetings, coffee fellowships, men and women’s ministries and other church activities. A private home next door serves as the parsonage for the current Pastor and his wife. The current Pastor uses the parsonage to host Sunday lunches for member families, visitors and program attenders from the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park. The parsonage also has a finished basement with a private entrance used for youth Sunday School and Junior High/Senior High fellowships.
Community Setting
The church is located in the Shark River Hills section of Neptune Township, New Jersey. Neptune is a small but diverse community of approximately 125,000 citizens in the Jersey Shore area of Monmouth County. We are located three miles from the beach communities along the Atlantic Ocean, 60 miles from New York City, and 70 miles from Philadelphia.
Church Demographics
The average Sunday attendance is one hundred individuals with seventy active church members. Weekly attendees come from several nearby communities in Monmouth and Ocean County. Our congregation consists of families with young children, married couples, singles, empty nesters and seniors.
Pastor Overview
We are seeking a man who loves God and loves people: believers and unbelievers. He is above reproach, temperate, respectable and able to teach. He is eager to shepherd the sheep God has entrusted to him, not because he must or because he’s paid to do so, but because God has called him to do so. He is an example to the flock. He is hospitable, loves what is good, and is self‑controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He holds firmly to the Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Qualifications
Born‑again follower of Jesus Christ
Master’s degree in Divinity from Seminary
Affirm sound Biblical doctrine and have substantial agreement with CBC statement of faith (https://www.visitcbc.org/_files/ugd/5d9d67_a14f7f7e77dd475c854ff341dccbdf36.pdf)
Fulfill the character requirements of pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3:1‑7, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:22‑26, Titus 1:5‑9, 1 Peter 5:1‑3)
Love and lead his family in a Godly manner
Be able to interact and communicate with church members
Be able to examine God’s Word and effectively communicate these truths in a variety of settings (pulpit, community outreach, Bible studies and one‑on‑one sessions)
Manage conflict biblically, fostering forgiveness, reconciliation and healthy relationships
Responsibilities and Activities
Preaching God’s word during Sunday services
Teaching adult Sunday School (Bible Study)
Providing support to those seeking biblical counsel and/or guidance
Keeping an office schedule that allows members to meet with him
Working with the Elders to
Oversee biblical education for the children and teens
Oversee our outreach ministries
Administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Direct leadership development and discipleship
Provide support and direction to ministry leaders
Lead the church into the next phase of our service to Jesus Christ and the community
Benefits
The Compensation: $70,000
Candidate Application Process
Please review this job description and the church website. Submit your resume, answers to the following questions, and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com.
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Community Bible Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Community Bible Church.
In just a few sentences, provide a summary of your theology and how that aligns with the doctrine of Sovereign Grace and New Covenant Theology.
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The Big Picture
Community Bible Church (https://www.visitcbc.org) is seeking a full‑time Pastor who holds firmly to Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology.
About Us
We purpose to please God in our love and service to Jesus Christ and others
Loving God, our neighborhood and one another is essential in our daily walk and worship.
We hold firmly to the Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology
We live by the acronym LEAF: Love One Another, Encourage One Another, Accept One Another, Forgive One Another.
Facilities
The church has a sanctuary where the weekly Sunday services are conducted. There is an attached Fellowship Hall for church meetings, fellowship lunches, youth Sunday School, prayer meetings, coffee fellowships, men and women’s ministries and other church activities. A private home next door serves as the parsonage for the current Pastor and his wife. The current Pastor uses the parsonage to host Sunday lunches for member families, visitors and program attenders from the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park. The parsonage also has a finished basement with a private entrance used for youth Sunday School and Junior High/Senior High fellowships.
Community Setting
The church is located in the Shark River Hills section of Neptune Township, New Jersey. Neptune is a small but diverse community of approximately 125,000 citizens in the Jersey Shore area of Monmouth County. We are located three miles from the beach communities along the Atlantic Ocean, 60 miles from New York City, and 70 miles from Philadelphia.
Church Demographics
The average Sunday attendance is one hundred individuals with seventy active church members. Weekly attendees come from several nearby communities in Monmouth and Ocean County. Our congregation consists of families with young children, married couples, singles, empty nesters and seniors.
Pastor Overview
We are seeking a man who loves God and loves people: believers and unbelievers. He is above reproach, temperate, respectable and able to teach. He is eager to shepherd the sheep God has entrusted to him, not because he must or because he’s paid to do so, but because God has called him to do so. He is an example to the flock. He is hospitable, loves what is good, and is self‑controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He holds firmly to the Sovereign Grace and New Covenant theology so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Qualifications
Born‑again follower of Jesus Christ
Master’s degree in Divinity from Seminary
Affirm sound Biblical doctrine and have substantial agreement with CBC statement of faith (https://www.visitcbc.org/_files/ugd/5d9d67_a14f7f7e77dd475c854ff341dccbdf36.pdf)
Fulfill the character requirements of pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3:1‑7, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:22‑26, Titus 1:5‑9, 1 Peter 5:1‑3)
Love and lead his family in a Godly manner
Be able to interact and communicate with church members
Be able to examine God’s Word and effectively communicate these truths in a variety of settings (pulpit, community outreach, Bible studies and one‑on‑one sessions)
Manage conflict biblically, fostering forgiveness, reconciliation and healthy relationships
Responsibilities and Activities
Preaching God’s word during Sunday services
Teaching adult Sunday School (Bible Study)
Providing support to those seeking biblical counsel and/or guidance
Keeping an office schedule that allows members to meet with him
Working with the Elders to
Oversee biblical education for the children and teens
Oversee our outreach ministries
Administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Direct leadership development and discipleship
Provide support and direction to ministry leaders
Lead the church into the next phase of our service to Jesus Christ and the community
Benefits
The Compensation: $70,000
Candidate Application Process
Please review this job description and the church website. Submit your resume, answers to the following questions, and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com.
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Community Bible Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Community Bible Church.
In just a few sentences, provide a summary of your theology and how that aligns with the doctrine of Sovereign Grace and New Covenant Theology.
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