December 15, 2011 @ 08:10 AM

Church by the Sea is beginning the challenging process of hiring a new pastor.

This transition time is a time for affirming the church staff and elected leaders, for reviewing the biblical role of pastoral leadership and for renewing congregational fellowship and responsibility. It is a time for celebrating the mercies of God upon His people in the past, for focusing on the future with faith and hope and for reflecting upon the core values and mission of our church. It is time for honoring the role of our pastor, Armand Weller, and for putting into place a spiritually minded and responsible Search Committee to seek out and bring to our church with much prayer and waiting upon the Lord, a man they believe God has chosen to fill this vital role in our church.

This is also a transition period in the leadership of our church as in January, our Church Moderator, Larry Kimmerling completes his tenure and Randy Hiepe will begin his.


The Church by the Sea By-Laws stipulate the following:

 

Any interested candidates can submit their inquiries and/or resumes to:

 
Church By the Sea
Search Committee
PO Box 86342
Madeira Beach, FL 33738
 
or electronically at pastorsearch@churchbythesea.com

That …”the Church Council, after seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, shall appoint a Search Committee consisting of seven members, one each nominated from the Church Council, the Board of Diaconate, the Board of Trustees and the Board of Christian Education, and three members-at-large of the Church. “ This Committee will be appointed on Dec. 21st and according to the By-Laws, will elect a chairman and establish criteria and qualification for candidates. The Search Committee members will be posted and identified in the church bulletin. We know that this is important to all of you, so we will let you know who the committee members are right away. All meetings of the Search Committee shall be open to Church members.

This Search Committee will also make decisions as to the possibility of hiring an interim pastor so that the Search Committee will be able to better focus on the hiring of the right person as our new pastor.

Unlike most searches in the business world, this is a process that must bring alignment in discernment among members of CBTS, the Search Committee, Church Council, pastor and first and foremost God. Discernment is the perception in the absence of judgment with a view to obtaining spiritual direction and understanding.

The committee will plan to have a wide search of candidates. They will utilize our church web site to communicate to our congregation the progress being made in this search. The committee will continue to provide timely updates to the congregation at church services.

This Search Committee has the responsibility that you entrust to it. The congregation at Church by the Sea has the responsibility to pray because the Search Committee should not do it alone. Please pray that the committee will allow the Holy Spirit to give them direction in finding the right person for our church.

 

 Church by the Sea

Pastor Criteria 

Name:  The Church by the Sea, Inc.

Worship Style: Traditional/Contemporary

Denomination: Nondenominational 

Contact:  Church by the Sea

                  Search Committee

                  P.O Box 86342

                  Madeira Beach, FL 33738 

Email:  www.pastorsearch@churchbythesea.com 

Education: The pastor should preferably have graduate theology training in an accredited seminary, preferably a master’s degree or equivalent, ten years or more of successful experience as pastor or in a significant denominational position. 

Salary:  Commensurate to experience and education 

Job Type:  Full Time 

Web Site:    www.churchbythesea.com 

Position Title: Senior Pastor

Location:  Madeira Beach, Florida 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS/DUTIES:

  • The pastor must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, a person whose life bears testimony of divine calling and gifts for ministry, and one who joyfully accepts his responsibility convinced of God’s leadership and the enthusiastic affirmation of the church.  The Pastor will lead in fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • The Pastor must be an effective witness of Jesus Christ, provide leadership in evangelism, outreach, education, and mission projects.
  • The pastor should have the gift of preaching, be a persuasive communicator of the Gospel, and provide encouragement and guidance for church leaders and committees in planning, coordinating and evaluating the activities of the church.
  • The Pastor will give leadership in developing and recommending strategic goals and actions which address the needs of the church and community and have skills to motivate lay leaders to achieve these goals.
  • The Pastor will visit and counsel with congregational members to provide encouragement and support during times of special need.  The Pastor should be warm, outgoing, friendly and approachable.
  • A fundamental responsibility of the Pastor is to provide ministry of the Word, including prayer, seeking to walk uprightly before the Lord in all aspects of life, while seeking the mind of God on behalf of the congregation.
  • The Pastor shall always endeavor to lead and teach the congregation according to the precepts of Holy Scripture, holding true to the church’s Doctrine and By-Laws.
  • Honor the history of the church and prepare for its future
  • Be faithful in the exposition of Scripture so that the congregation may grow in their understanding and application of the Word of God and protect the congregation from false teaching (Ephesians 4:11-14; Acts 20:28).
  • Motivate the church volunteers of our church ministry
  • Be actively involved in the community to promote our church’s Christian outreach.
  • Maintain regular office hours
  • The Pastor shall actively participate in meetings and events involving the church.
  • Conduct weddings and funeral services, perform dedications and baptisms as necessary
  • Visit people in the midst of crisis (i.e. deaths serious sickness, trauma, or other significant events) when pastoral care is required.
  • Provide education, training and counseling in all areas of Christian living.
  • Guide the church members to responsible Biblical financial principles through wise stewardship development.
  • Oversee religious and education programs.  The Pastor is to ensure that programs and curriculums are in keeping with the overall goals and philosophy of the church.
  • Work with the Diaconate to support missions
  • The Pastor shall actively participate in meetings of all Boards, the Church Council and any Church committee as an ex-officio advisor.
  • Will provide mentoring and supervision of the Youth Minister and support the Youth of the Church.
  • Work with existing leadership teams to achieve goals of the church.
  • The Pastor will work in conjunction with the Worship Arts Department to coordinate worship services.
  • The Pastor shall conduct the existing Adult Bible study.
 REQUIREMENTS:
  • Preferably in a current Pastoral role
  • Be baptized in the Holy Spirit
  • A dynamic teacher and preacher
  • A humble servant
  • Willing to interact and respect all ages, ethnicities and cultures