Lead Pastor

Who we are: Bethlehem Church is located in Stanley, Virginia serving the Page Valley. Established in 1873, we are a multigenerational congregation of approximately 225, including youth and young adults. We provide two Sunday morning services, Wednesday night services, children's and youth activities, and we are actively involved in our local community. We are seeking a lead pastor who will shepherd us and provide spiritual leadership to our congregation. We seek someone who will come alongside us to disciple and encourage believers, as well as seek and save the lost.

As stated in our bylaws:

The Lead Pastor is responsible for leading the church body in functioning as a New Testament church. He is responsible for the spiritual health and well-being of the church and will work along with the other pastors and deacons to shape and carry out the vision of the church. The pastor, as with all members in leadership, must maintain a strong professional image reflective of the church mission. He must be bold in the faith and lead a lifestyle reflective of the characteristics outlined in the scriptures, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-15. He will be the leader of the pastoral ministries of the church. As such, the Lead Pastor will work with the leadership to: Lead the Church to engage in fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and application. Proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers Care for and minister to church members and other persons in the community Oversee, along with the leadership, church disciplinary matters Disciple and train current and new leaders

Duties and Responsibilities Preaching/Teaching:

Encourage spiritual growth through Biblical preaching Boldly preach the whole counsel of God, even when not culturally accepted Foster a culture of evangelism, prayer, discipleship, and worship Together with the leadership, plan and orchestrate weekly services and special events Leadership Encourage and lead the church members to use their spiritual gifts for God's service Coordinate staff, leadership teams, and volunteers to accomplish the mission of the church Provide guidance in the planning and execution of church programs, events and activities. Pastoral Care and Counseling Provide wise, Biblical counsel Provide compassionate pastoral care to families in times of joy, sorrow, and crisis ? Develop and maintain close and healthy relationships with the church members Community Engagement Actively engage with the local community to understand its needs Seek out and oversee opportunities for the church to meet the needs of our community Interested candidates should submit a resume, your doctrinal belief statement, three references, links to three sermons you have preached, and the church website where you attend/pastor.

to:

Matthew Caton Associate Pastor 540-746-8690 bethlehemassociatepastor@gmail.com