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Pastor Search Pulpit Search Committee P.O. Box 860 Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Website - http://www.SBC moorestown.church E-Mail - [email protected] “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (John 10:27-28 NIV) SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 319 Mill Street

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Pastor SearchPulpit Search Committee

P.O. Box 860Moorestown, New Jersey 08057

Website - http://www.SBC moorestown.church E-Mail - [email protected]

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.”

(John 10:27-28 NIV)

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH319 Mill Street

Moorestown, NJ 08057Reverend Thomas N. Holmes

Interim Pastor

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR PASTOR

The Second Baptist Church (SBC) of Moorestown, New Jersey seeks to fill the position of Pastor to lead its predominantly African American congregation with an individual who is devoted and passionate about following Christ. As a mainstay in the Moorestown community, SBC is celebrating its 125th Church Anniversary. SBC has one Pastor (Servant-Leader) who is the spiritual leader of the church. Consideration for the position includes being a God called visionary leader who is vibrant, has an intimate relationship with Christ, and has a passion for ALL people. The Pastor (Servant-Leader) is responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership to the Second Baptist Church family. The individual is expected to possess and use appropriate skills proclaiming the gospel and providing pastoral care to meet the needs of the congregation and community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. The pastor will be directly responsible for the preaching, teaching, and observance of Ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism. The pastor is responsible for proclaiming the Gospel of Christ and for guiding the spiritual development of the congregation.

2. The Pastor will be the primary preacher for worship services, funerals, and weddings and/or designate someone else to perform function on his/her behalf.

3. The Pastor will provide strategic vision and goals for the congregation in line with the mission statement of the church.

4. The pastor will serve to provide spiritual leadership that will lead the congregation to live in service for Christ.

5. The Pastor will work with the Joint Board and the congregation to provide leadership in planning, organizing and coordinating programs in discipleship and ministry.

6. The Pastor will work with the Board of Deacons, Board of Deaconesses, Trustee Board, other church officers and constitutional committees/ministries as they perform their assigned responsibilities.

7. The Pastor will work with the Board of Christian Education to lead members and ministries in coordination, planning, and executing education and community outreach initiatives.

8. The Pastor will meet quarterly and as per need with the Joint Board to discuss matters of importance as it relates to the development and growth of the church.

9. The Pastor will lead quarterly church business meetings.10. The Pastor will be responsible for visiting members who are in the hospital, nursing

homes, etc., as well as delegating these responsibilities to the Board of Deacons.

Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee

P.O. Box 860 Moorestown, NJ 08057 E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sbcmoorestown.church

11. The Pastor shall serve as an ex-officio member of all church ministries and committees.

12. The Pastor shall comply with all established church constitution and bylaws, policies/procedures as well as applicable state and federal laws.

13. The Pastor shall exhibit the biblical qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9.

Competencies and Qualities:

1. The church has indicated through a survey that they prefer a candidate with a Master of Divinity. However, applicants with a Bachelor Degree in an associated field of religion will be considered.

2. The candidate shall be licensed by a certified Baptist Association or recognized affiliate.3. The candidate shall be a Minister of the Gospel duly ordained in accordance with the

Baptist Church.4. The candidate shall have four to six years of successfully demonstrated experience as a

Pastor, Assistant Pastor/Minister.5. The candidate shall be a strong leader with developed managerial and administrative

abilities.6. The candidate shall be an effective communicator with the ability to teach sound doctrine

ad to preach effectively from the Word of God. The person needs to be skilled in written as well as oral communication.

7. The candidate shall be committed to Biblical Christian principles both professionally and personally.

8. The candidate must complete an official application and consent to multi-level background and reference checks and be able to provide documentation to support credentials.

Application Procedures: To apply, forward a complete Application WITH required supporting documentation AND a complete Position Written Questionnaire to the Second Baptist Church, ATTN: Pulpit Search Committee, P.O. Box 860 Moorestown NJ 08057. Applications will only be accepted via postal service at this P.O. Box. The Pastor Position Description, Application and Pastor Written Questionnaire can be downloaded at http://www.sbcmoorestown.church. Upon receipt, and review by the Pulpit Search Committee, qualified candidates will be contacted with instructions on how to proceed to the next phase of the selection process.

Deadline for application submission: To be considered for the position; all applications, along with supporting documentation and Position Written Questionnaire, MUST be postmarked by December 31, 2018.

ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS AND MEDIA ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057. ALL DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS WILL BE SHREDDED AFTER DELIBERATION.

PASTOR PROFILE

The pastor is the spiritual leader who is accountable to God with the support of the Board of Deacons, Ministerial Staff and the Church Family; all to be most humble and submissive to God’s Will.This Pastor Profile was developed through an analysis of a survey given to the members of Second Baptist Church.The top five characteristics/qualities that our church family is seeking for our next pastor to display are described as:

1. Christian Character: We seek a pastor who exemplifies a personal relationship with God in Christ through faithfulness. He/She responds to the power of the Holy Spirit in daily life; is obedient to Christ’s mission to go and make disciples. He/She demonstrates a vibrant and compelling relationship with God in Christ.

He/She demonstrates faith - Responds to God’s call to be a disciple; tells others about the love and power of Jesus Christ through word and deed; inspires others to live faithful lives.

He/She pursues spiritual growth – Seeks to strengthen personal relationship with God in Christ through prayer, study, spiritual discipline, and participation in community of faith, grows in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit.

He/She practices discernment and obedience – Discerns and obeys the leadership of the Holy Spirit; seeks God’s guidance for the direction of the church.

He/She practices stewardship – Gives joyfully and generously of money as well as of time and gifts.

2. Integrity: We seek a pastor with a personal character of integrity which includes confidentiality, resilience and emotional maturity. Godly values are adhered to in his/her personal and professional life. He/She handles disappointment and rejection while maintaining effectiveness; recovers easily from adversity; adapts behavior effectively to respond to change; draws on God’s presence to revitalize the spirit.

He/She acts with integrity and authenticity - Demonstrates honesty, good judgment, and high ethical standards; is transparent in interactions with others and in all church business; acts in a way that is ethical and lawful; demonstrates consistency in actions and words.

He/She demonstrates personal courage – Understands the importance of doing the right thing even when it is not easy or comfortable; accepts the personal consequences of leading people out of familial habits and toward a new future; makes personal sacrifices while providing transformational leadership.

He/She is trustworthy – Maintains confidentiality; does not disclose or tolerate the disclosure of information inappropriately; honors commitments.

He/She maintains appropriate boundaries – Ensures that personal relationships and time commitments are balanced and appropriate.

He/She demonstrates self-awareness – Is aware of one’s own strengths and weaknesses; recognizes personal emotions and their impact on self and others;

Draws courage and strength from personal awareness to cultivate awareness in others.

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He/She acts without defensiveness – Maintains an objective perspective in difficult situations; does not take personal offense to the comments or actions of others; demonstrates a sense of humor; is able to admit mistakes; empathizes with others; solicits, accepts, and internalizes feedback.

3. Relates Well to People: We seek a pastor who loves, understands, and leads the congregation. He/She listens to the congregation, inviting diverse perspectives; seeks God’s will for the congregation; discovers needs, gifts, goals and visions of the congregation; understands the history and culture of the church and applies this knowledge to the current situation. He/She loves the people of God. He/She provides spiritual and emotional support; listens to and prays with those who are troubled or sick; demonstrates patience in guiding the congregation; communicates an attitude of care. He/She understands and responds to the culture of the community; presents the unchanging gospel to a changing world; reaches out to the unchurched. He/She works with others in a respectful and collegial relationship with church members, staff, and volunteer leaders.

He/She understands the community – Seeks to understand and become a part of the community; is sensitive to the needs and gifts of diverse populations; builds relationships with community leaders.

He/She responds to the community – Guides the church to respond to the community with the love and justice of the gospel; uses understanding of the community to influence the church’s approach to ministry; leads the congregation toward an outward focus; effectively uses elements of the church as a means to lifting up the gospel.

He/She reaches the unchurched – Leads the congregation in reaching the unchurched; focuses outwardly to embrace those who are not yet followers of Jesus Christ; seeks ways to make new disciples for Christ.

He/She leads change in the congregation – We seek a pastor who leads change; he/she drives the change effort of the church. Leads change in the congregation for the sake of God’s mission; cultivates the imagination, creativity, and gifts of God’s people; helps the congregation to ask imaginative questions about its present and future; cultivates an environment that welcomes change; brings about real change in the congregation’s actions and behaviors.

He/She understands the process of change – Understands that transformation creates an environment that may be unstable; embraces the tension caused by change as a necessary part of transformation; is aware of the human emotions related to change and uncertainty; understands and communicates biblical foundations for change.

He/She guides change and transition – Facilitates the change process; overcomes resistance to change by leading the congregation to embrace God’s call; encourages others to embrace rather than fear change so that God’s work through them may have greater impact; provides support, motivation and strategy to guide the change process.

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4. Preaching and Leadership Ability: We seek a pastor who cultivates a congregational culture of faithful mission.

He/She casts a vision – Creates an awareness of and commitment to God’s mission for the church; develops an environment of mission and transformation.

He/She creates ownership of ministry and discipleship – Leads the congregation in a commitment to and ownership of the church’s mission; builds leadership in others,

He/She demonstrates and encourages outward focus – Leads the congregation to focus outwardly and to be open to the missional nature of God’s work; encourages focus on the unchurched; seeks ways to welcome new people into the community of Christ.

He/She develops and carries out missional strategies – With the session, initiates plans and strategies for the carrying out of the vision; leads the congregation in carrying out effective missional strategies.

He/She instills confidence – Demonstrates confidence in God’s ability to lead the congregation; instills confidence in others to do God’s will.

He/She leads the congregation in vibrant worship - Demonstrates the centrality of Christ in preaching and teaching; invites the people to hear God speaking to them through the Scripture; creates an environment that nourishes and inspires God’s people.

He/She makes disciples – Helps others to grow as faithful followers of Christ; communicates the stories, vocabulary, and practices of discipleship; inspires and equips others for ministry; encourages others to seek and obey God’s call to discipleship; equip others to interpret and apply the Bible to their everyday lives.

5. Personal Discipleship: We seek a pastor who has the attributes of discipleship. Bible engagement Obeying God and denying self Serving God and others Sharing Christ Exercising faith Seeking God Building relationships Unashamed transparency

The top five (5) Pastoral Ministry qualities that our church family is seeking for our next pastor to display are described as: (1) Youth Development

(2) Church Ministry

(3) Long Term Planning

(4) Preaching/Teaching

(5) Community Outreach/Evangelism

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Doctrinal Statement

As an introduction to the Articles of Faith, we believe after many years our congregation has established a firm foundation on fertile ground in which we can take root, learn and begin to grow. This foundation is based on what we have come to identify as the Four W’s of our faith.

They are:

The Word – We believe that the Word of God is the center of our every effort and activity. It encourages our living, produces our growth, and aids in our every efforts as one body in Christ. We, the Second Baptist Church are committed to the Word of God.

Psalms 119:11, John 1:1, Matthew 4:4, John 17:17, Psalms 119:105

Worship – We believe that the Word of God encourages the people of God to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth, and we do so without any reservation or shame. We humble ourselves, lifting up His name in worship. We, as one body in Christ, are committed to the Worship of God.

Psalms 95:6-8, John 4:23-24, Matthew 4:10

Work – We believe that the Word of God begins to change the people of God through the Holy Spirit; hence our motivation increases work for the cause of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We work to serve all who are in need of the restoring love of Jesus Christ. We, the Second Baptist Church, are committed to the work of Jesus Christ.

John 9:4, I Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 1:6

Witness – We believe that every regenerated believer who has been touched by the hand of God, ought to be a willing witness to what the Lord has done in his/her life. We are convinced that by sharing faith experience, testimonies, and the Word of God, those who are lost can be saved, and those who saved can be strengthened. We, the Second Baptist Church, are committed to begin his witnesses.

Acts 1:8, Hebrews 12:1, Isaiah 44:8

*As a part of “The Articles of Faith”, we believe the Scriptures teach that there is one, and only one, living and true God., and infinite intelligent Spirit, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth; impressible glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.

Revelation 4:6-8, Revelation 4:11, I Corinthians 12:4-6, John 4:24, John 5:7, John 15:26, Psalms 147:5, Psalms 83:18, Hebrews 3:4, Romans 1:20, Jeremiah 10:10, Jeremiah 2:12-13, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 10:37, Exodus 5:11, Isaiah 6:3, I Peter 1:15-16.

* Please view “The Articles of Faith” on the Second Baptist Church Moorestown Website.

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Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee

P.O. Box 860 Moorestown, NJ 08057 E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sbcmoorestown.church

APPLICATION FOR PASTOR POSITION

DATE:

APPLICANT INFORMATION

FULL NAME (LEGAL):

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE

PRESENT ADDRESS (RESIDENCE): _____________________________________________________________

HOW LONG? STREET CITY STATE ZIP

MAILING ADDRESS (if different) ______________________________________________________________

STREET CITY STATE ZIP

Telephone: Day Evening Cell

E-Mail Address:

Are you a U.S. Citizen? YES NO

If “NO”, please give number of years in the United States: ________ Provide/Attach proof of Status.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Marital Status: Married Separated Divorced Widowed Single

If Married, Name of Spouse:

Do you have children? YES NO

Please list the Name(s) and Age(s) of Children below. *Use additional sheets if needed.

NAME AGE

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Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee

P.O. Box 860 Moorestown, NJ 08057 E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sbcmoorestown.church

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

List all schools (including seminary) attended, location, dates attended, degrees earned and graduation if applicable.

NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION Dates Attended Major Degree Earned Graduation Date

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE (post-secondary)

Please list courses attempted whether or not completed; institutions and awards received. Attach Certifications

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

List all Professional license and /or certification you hold as indicated below:

License/Certification License/Certification # Date Obtained Name of Issuing Entity

ORDINATION

Are you ordained? YES NO

Name of Ordaining Body:

Date and Place of Ordination:

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Please list your work and/or ministry experience beginning with your most recent job held. If you were self- employed, give firm name. *Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.

Name of Employer: Name of Immediate Supervisor:

Complete Mailing Address:

Phone:

Employment Dates:

Job Title: Start: End:

Duties/Responsibilities: Full Time/Part Time (indicate number of hours worked)

Reason for Leaving (be specific):

May we contact this employer for a reference? YES NO

Ending Salary

Name of Employer: Name of Immediate Supervisor:

Complete Mailing Address:

Phone:

Employment Dates:

Job Title: Start: End:

Duties/Responsibilities: Full Time/Part Time (indicate number of hours worked)

Reason for Leaving (be specific):

May we contact this employer for a reference? YES NO

Ending Salary

Name of Employer: Name of Immediate Supervisor:

Complete Mailing Address:

Phone:

Employment Dates:

Job Title: Start: End:

Duties/Responsibilities: Full Time/Part Time (indicate number of hours worked)

Reason for Leaving (be specific):

May we contact this employer for a reference? YES NO

Ending Salary

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If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions in the following section, please attach a separate sheet indicating the nature of suit, offense, date, court, and disposition of other appropriate explanation. A conviction record will not automatically be a bar to employment. Factors such as age at the time of the crime, seriousness and nature of the violation, time elapsed since the crime, job relatedness, and subsequent rehabilitation will be considered.

Are you presently being investigated or under a procedure to consider your discharge for misconduct by your present employer? YES NO

Has any employer ever subjected you to disciplinary action, suspended, terminated, or asked you to leave a job or volunteer position on the grounds of any unlawful sexual behavior, or violation of an employer’s sexual misconduct or harassment policy? YES NO

Have you ever been charged in civil or criminal proceeding with improprieties regarding children? YES NO

Have you ever entered a plea of guilty, a plea of “no contest” or has any court ever deferred further proceedings without entering a finding of guilty and placed you on probation or in a public service or education program for any crime other than a minor traffic offense? YES NO

Have you ever been suspended, discharged, or resigned in lieu of discharge from any position? YES NO

OTHER

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY? YES NO

If yes, please state the nature of the crime(s) when and where convicted and disposition of the case:

All applicants MUST include the following support documentation with the application:

1. Cover letter and current resume2. Recent color photograph3. List of three (3) references that we may contact. Be sure to include their name, title, mailing address,

telephone number, affiliation and years they have known you. (Please note these individuals/references should not be family members, relatives or former supervisors).

4. Copy of all official transcripts from college and/or seminary5. Copy of Ordination certificate6. One (1) tape recording, CD or DVD and/or web address of a recent sermon7. List all associations, achievements, professional affiliations and honors received 8. List of all articles written, where published and when9. Complete SBC Pastor Position Written Questionnaire 10. Complete consent form for background check

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UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENTS

As an applicant for the position of Pastor with the Second Baptist Church, I understand and agree that I must include all requested information in order for my application to be complete, as incomplete applications will not be considered. I further understand that I must provide truthful and accurate information in this application and all supporting documents. I understand that I may be separated from the position if it is later discovered (at any time) that information on this form or supporting documents is incomplete, untrue, or inaccurate. I give the Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee the right to investigate the information provided, contact listed references and talk with former employees (except where I have indicated they may not be contacted). I give the Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee the right to secure additional pastoral and/or job related information about me. I release the Second Baptist Church and its representatives from all liability for seeking such information. I understand the Second Baptist Church is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices. I understand that if employed/installed as pastor, I may resign at any time and that the Second Baptist Church may terminate me at any time in accordance with its established policies, procedures and contract. No representative of the Second Baptist Church may make any assurances to the contrary.

I understand that if selected as one of the final candidates for the position of pastor, I am subject to a thorough reference check, background checks (including credit, motor vehicle, sexual, criminal history, education and credentials), medical/physical and drug screening. I further understand that I may be required to remit appropriate fees to the Second Baptist Church associated with background check.

I understand that ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS AND MEDIA ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. ALL DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS WILL BE SHREDDED AFTER DELIBERATION IS COMPLETE AND THE PASTOR HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

I certify that all information presented in this application is true. Any false statements contained in this application or related documents will result in immediate disqualification from the process and /or immediate dismissal.

For your application to be considered, you must sign and date below.

Applicant’s Printed Name: _________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________

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PASTOR POSITION WRITTEN QUESTIONNAIRE

Please complete with type or print using black ink only. All interested individuals MUST complete the Pastor Position Written Questionnaire in order to be considered for the position of Pastor of the Second Baptist Church. The Questionnaire MUST be mailed along with the application and other support documentation to the address above by December 31, 2018.

DATE:

NAME:

E-MAIL:

I am: () Single ( ) Married ( ) Separated ( ) Widowed ( ) Divorced

I have dependents

ADDRESS:

Explain when and how you were called to the ministry.

Describe your style and philosophy of preaching.

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Second Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee

P.O. Box 860 Moorestown, NJ 08057 E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sbcmoorestown.church

Describe what you have accomplished in the churches where you have served.

Describe your vision and beliefs.

Describe your ministry vision for the Second Baptist Church.

How involved should the laity be in planning and leadership of the church? Describe your management style.

Describe your approach to preaching and what you are trying to accomplish in that time.

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How do you deal, generally speaking, with controversial issues from the pulpit and in ministry?

Please give examples.

Five years from now, how would you like the church you serve to be different?

What did you see in our preliminary material that attracted you to our church?

Do you prefer a traditional or more contemporary approach to worship for the main service on Sunday? For other services?

Describe your pastoral style.

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Describe your financial philosophy regarding stewardship/pledging, savings, investing, and credit card usage for the church.

What have you found to be the most challenging ministry area in your current church?

What have you found to be the most satisfying ministry area in your current church?

Why are you considering a call to a new church?

Describe a time when you had to deal with very diverse congregants.

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How do you teach people to know God’s will?

What gifts would you bring to the church?

What was the percentage of people engaged in ministry when you arrived at your current church? What is it now?

What are your strengths that you perceive? That others perceive?

What are your weaknesses that you perceive? That others perceive?

Could you give an example of your involvement with the community beyond your local church responsibilities?

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Please rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, how important each of the following specific tasks are to you as a prospective pastor with 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Providing administrative leadership for the congregation’s ministries.

Actively and visibly supporting the church’s stewardship program by building awareness and a stable financial base.

Planning and leading worship that is sensitive to the needs of the congregation. Focusing on the spiritual development of members.

Pastoral counseling.

Developing and supporting compelling Christian education programs that also include children and youth.

Visiting the sick, shut in, and bereaved.

Planning and leading new member recruitment.

Visiting members in their homes.

Supporting the world mission of the church.

Participating in denominational activities. Holding social justice issues before members.

Building an endowment fund/program.

Maintaining and strengthening the church worship style.

Addressing physical plant needs, creating appropriate space to support all levels of Christian Education.

Promoting social stability as a church.

Increasing membership, attracting young families.

Enhancing the ability to define/articulate the church.

Please feel free to add additional sheets if necessary. All information provided will remain confidential and will not be shared beyond the Search Team.

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Church Leadership Responsibilities

Leadership of a church involves several roles. Please check all in which you have been involved.

_____General pastoral care

_____Preaching/Teaching

_____Oversight and Coordination of day-to-day operation of the church

_____Management and Administration

_____Youth and Young Adult ministry

_____Training, Counseling, Teaching and Mentoring

_____Outreach to the wider community

_____Prayer meeting/Bible study

_____Missions

_____Evangelism

_____Support and oversight of staff and volunteers (leaders/coordinators of various activities)

_____Collaborative decision-making in boards or committees

_____Personal professional development

_____Networking, facilitating, partnership and promoting unity

Which of the above areas are you the strongest?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

What evidence is there to confirm that you have strengths in these areas?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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Doctrinal Information

1. How would you incorporate the 18 “Articles of Faith” *, in your teaching and preaching? Attach an example of how you would teach Article II “The True God”, Article IV “The Way of Salvation”, Article VII “Regeneration” and Article X “Sanctification”.

2. What are your views about the Baptist Church Covenant? ** Explain your answer in an attachment.

3. What are your views on the following?a) Role of women in the church:

b) Church discipline:

c) Social drinking:

d) Attach your philosophy of ministry: Include your convictions regarding (a) the role of church leaders, (b) discipleship, (c) evangelism, (d) church government and any other issues you believe are important.

* Please see “The Articles of Faith” on the Second Baptist Church Moorestown Website.

**Please see the “Church Covenant” on the Second Baptist Church Moorestown Website.

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