The responsibility of a preacher is to proclaim the “good news” of God’s salvation that He offers through His Son, Jesus Christ. While preachers are not formally ordained (by the church or anyone else), they are “called” to the ministry by virtue of the need at hand and each man’s desire to fulfill that need (Romans 10:14-15, Colossians 1:28). This is a sobering and challenging work, and not every man is suited for it (James 3:1). However, it carries with it the honor of proclaiming the most important message on the planet to all who are in need of it—which is everyone.
We are looking for a Preacher
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
| Preach the Word | Preach the word in sound doctrine. He will reprove, rebuke, exhort with patience and instruction. He is a humble bond servant of the Lord and member of the congregation. (2 Tim 4:2-5) |
| Working under the Shepherd’s oversight and guidance, he will collaborate with the Shepherds on training and instruction that is needed for the congregation. Instruction will include sermons from the pulpit as well as weekly classes. | |
| Evangelism Planning and Follow-up | As per our motivation and desire to evangelize in our local community, the evangelist will be a catalyst alongside the Shepherds in planning and executing evangelism efforts. Such efforts will culminate in “honest hearts” hearing and receiving the word of God. Our desire is to be “planters of the Word” while God gives the increase (1 Cor 3:6) |
Desired Skills and Capabilities
Previous Experience and Education
- Previous experience in hands-on evangelistic efforts for the Gospel
- Previous experience and ability to teach conversion classes
- Understanding denomination doctrines to help lead individuals from various backgrounds to Christ
- Be proficient in the Bible and able to accurately handle the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15)
Other Qualifications
- Preaching and teaching both expository studies from the Bible as well as topical lessons with practical application for everyday life
- Ability to clearly demonstrate “personal application” in his own life of what he preaches
- Must have a desire for learning and improving his skills (Prov. 27:17)
- Set an example of personal evangelism and to devote a good amount of his time and efforts to soul winning and “equipping the saints” (Eph. 4:12) “for the work of the ministry”
- Married to a woman who is also devoted to the Lord
Our Shepherds are here throughout the week to talk if you are interested in this opportunity! Feel free to pass this along to others as well.