​Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
7660 Ivanhoe Road
PO Box 53
Ivanhoe, NC 28447

Pastor Vacancy Announcement
Position open until vacancy is filled


Greetings Saints, 

Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Ivanhoe, NC, is prayerfully seeking a Pastor for its congregation. We are a Missionary Church located in a small rural area in the lower-end of Sampson County with membership of 100 members. We are seeking a Pastor, called by God, to serve as a Baptist biblical leader who will teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Also, must be equipped to provide bible base training and committed to offering pastoral care. Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1878 and is affiliated with the Middle District Baptist Association. We are seeking a full-time pastor as identified in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and Peter 5: 2-3 with a passion for Matthew 28:19-20.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Provide Leadership, guidance and oversee the training and work of the Deacons, Trustees and those in leadership roles as they perform their assigned duties.  Motivate church officers in the spiritual aspects of their office.
  • Provide Christian counseling, performs specials services such as baptisms, communion, baby dedications, funerals and weddings.
  • In conjunction with the Trustees and Finance Committee, is responsible for the development and implementation of the church budget.
  • Oversees the development and adheres to church by-laws, policies and procedures.
  • Will be an active participant of the Middle District Baptist Association.
  • Provides visitation to the sick and shut-in disciples, comfort and counseling to the bereaved and the troubled.
  • Serves as Sunday School and Mid-week bible study teacher. Lead Bible Study and New Disciple classes, or designate this responsibility as needed.
  • Encourages Tithing, Youth and Outreach ministries.
  • Provides Visionary Leadership and develop disciples to help grow the church.
  • Serve as spiritual leader for the congregation and interpret Biblical scripture for the congregation.
  • Plan and conduct regular worship services, as well and take part as visiting minister when invited to area churches.
  • Preside over church business meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Have at least 3 years’ experience as a senior pastor or staff pastor.
  • Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Be supportive of various ministries of the church.
  • Demonstrate visionary leadership to grow church membership.
  • Minimum education required, with a willingness to continue learning and growing in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Special Requirement:  Must live within a 60-mile radius of our church
How to Apply:
Interested Candidates must submit the following:
1. Cover Letter stating

       (a) your interest in pastoring Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, and

       (b) a description of your call to ministry.
2. A current resume.
3. Three (3) Reference Letters, one from each of the following:
        (a) Your Pastor
        (b) A fellow Clergyperson
        (c) A Personal Reference
4. Two recent Sermons on any media (CD, Tape, YouTube, Recording, etc.).

Character Review:

Final candidate(s) must consent to a Criminal Background History Check.

Please note: Applicant packages are requested immediately. Applicant(s) may be contacted for further information, please no phone calls, emails, or in person inquiries. All personal information will be protected and kept in the strictest of confidentiality.  Travel expense incurred at your own cost.

Please feel free to visit our website at: www.royalchapelmbc.com.  You may simply send an email to royalchapelmbc@gmail.com for questions or inquires. 

After prayerfully reviewing your application, please mail your complete packet to:
    

Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
7660 Ivanhoe Road
PO Box 53
Ivanhoe, NC  28447
Attention: Deacon Stanley DeVane, Pastor Search Committee

Thank you for your interest in this most “Holy” position as Pastor of this great church, Royal Chapel MissionaryBaptist Church.           

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Providence Missionary Baptist Church is currently seeking a Pastor with strong Baptist roots to lead an established, growing church. Providence Missionary Baptist Church has over 130 years of rich Christian history and is a staple church within the surrounding community. We are affiliated with the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and all of their affiliates as well as the Pee Dee Missionary Baptist Educational Association.


Applicants must possess the following qualifications

• Must be led by Spirit of god in all matters and must perform pastoral duties       according to the Holy Bible.

• Must be a born again Christian, Spirit-filled, and divinely called with strong       family and community ties. Must have Biblical qualities of a pastor as                defined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

• Must believe in the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ as               recorded in the Holy Bible. Must be able to effectively teach, as well as                 preach, God’s Word and have a broad knowledge of the Missionary Baptist         Doctrine and Christian Education.

• Must be able to meaningfully communicate with people of all ages.

• Must be licensed and ordained by the Missionary Baptist Denomination.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of Pastoral experience.

• Must possess an earned Seminary Degree from an accredited                                University/College.

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University/College     preferred.

• Demonstrate efficient leadership skills to promote effective church                       operations, policies, and procedures. Must be willing to follow guidelines           established by the church’s Constitution and General Regulations including       any future amendments to such.

• Must be able to clearly share one’s vision for the spiritual growth of the               church.

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check.


Four References Are Required: 2 Professional and 2 Personal (not immediate family members)

Please include name addresses, and telephone numbers as this will be pivotal in the application process.

The list above is not all inclusive but serves as an initial screening tool and summary of what we need of a Pastor. Our church family is continually striving to build Providence Missionary Baptist Church into a church that will serve all of God’s people


Resumes are to be sent to:                                                                All Resumes      Providence Missionary Baptist Church                               must be received by:   Attention: Pastor Search Committee                                             Nov. 30, 2019 
PO BOX 2510                                                                                      

Rockingham, North Carolina 28379

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 

​​First Missionary Baptist Church
 348 W. Church St.

P. O. Box 987
Rose Hill, NC 28458


Overview:

We are a Missionary Baptist Church in the town of Rose Hill, North Carolina, and we are seeking a Pastor called by God to help us thrive and lead our congregation to a closer relationship with the Lord.  We are a small church with lots of potential for growth. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as spiritual leader for the congregation and interpret Biblical scripture for the congregation 
  • Plan and conduct regular worship services, as well and take part as   visiting minister when invited to area churches 
  • Serve as ambassador of First Baptist in the community
  • Conduct counseling session, perform special service such as   weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion
  • Preside over church business meetings
  • Oversee the training and work of the Deacons, Trustees, and those in leadership roles as they perform their assigned responsibilities
  • Visit with sick and shut-in disciples
  •  Lead Bible Study and New Disciple classes, or designate this   responsibility as needed 

Qualifications: 

  • Have at least 3 years’ experience as senior pastor or staff pastor
  • Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister to preach the gospel of   Jesus Christ
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Be supportive of various ministries of the church 
  • Demonstrate visionary leadership to grow church membership 
  • ​Minimum education required, with a willingness to continue learning and growing in the gospel of Jesus Chris

Application Process: 
Interested candidates must submit the following by mail, postmarked by: November 30, 2019
1. Cover Letter Stating (a) your interest in pastoring First Missionary                      Baptist Church, and (b) a description of your call        to ministry 
2. A current resume
3. Three Reference Letters, one from each of the following:
        a. Your pastor
        b. A fellow Clergy person
        c. A Personal Reference 
Your completed package must contain the items mentioned about and be postmarked by November 30, 2019 to be considered. 

Please submit completed candidate package to:
First Missionary Baptist Church Attention: Pulpit Search Committee
P. O. Box 987

Rose Hill, NC 28458 
FINAL CANDIDATES MUST CONSENT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.

​​MIDDLE DISTRICT MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church
PO Box 121
Ivanhoe, NC 28447
​

Overview: 
We are a Missionary Baptist Church in Ivanhoe, North Carolina and we are seeking a Pastor called by God to help us thrive, and lead our congregation to a closer relationship with the Lord.  We are a small church with lots of potential for growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a spiritual leader for the congregation and interpret Biblical scripture for the congregation
  • Plan and conduct regular worship services, as well as take part as visiting minister when invited to area churches
  • Serve as ambassador of Snow Hill in the community
  • Conduct counseling sessions, perform special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and communion
  • Preside over church business meetings
  • Oversee the training and work of the Deacons, Trustees, and those in leadership roles as they perform their assigned responsibilities
  • Visit the sick and shut-in disciples
  • Lead Bible Study and New Disciple classes, or designate this responsibility as needed


Qualifications:

  • Have at least 3 years of experience as a senior pastor or staff pastor
  • Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills
  • Be supportive of various ministries of the church
  • Demonstrate visionary leadership to grow church membership
  • Minimum education required, with a willingness to continue learning and growing in the gospel of Jesus Christ


Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit the following by mail, postmarked by:

February 29, 2020
1. Cover Letter stating:

       (a) your interest in pastoring Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and

       (b) a description of your call to ministry.

2. A current resume
3. Three (3) Reference Letters, one from each of the following:
       (a) Your Pastor
       (b) A fellow Clergyperson
       (c) A Personal Reference
Your completed package must contain the items mentioned above and must be postmarked byFebruary 29, 2020 to be considered.

Please submit completed candidate package to:
Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Attention: Pulpit Committee
PO Box 121
Ivanhoe, NC 28447

Final Candidates must consent to a criminal history background check.

 

St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2586 Old Ocean Highway 
Bolivia, NC 28422 


​Overview: 
We are a Missionary Baptist Church in the town of Bolivia, North Carolina and we are seeking a Pastor called by God to help us thrive and lead our congregation to a closer relationship with the Lord. We are a small church with lots of potential for growth. 
Primary Responsibilities: 
• Serve as spiritual leader for the congregation and expand Biblical scripture               for the congregation 
• Plan and conduct regular worship services, and as well and take part as                       visiting minister when invited to other churches 
• Serve as ambassador of St. John Baptist in the community 
• Conduct counseling sessions, perform special services such as but not                       limited to baptisms, communion, funerals and weddings 
• Preside over church business meetings 
• Oversee the training and work of the Deacons, Trustees, and those                             in leadership roles as they perform their assigned responsibilities 

• Visit with sick and shut-in 
• Lead Bible Study and New Member classes, or designate this responsibility as         needed 
Qualifications: 
• Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister to preach the gospel of       Jesus            Christ 
• Have at least 3 years’ experience as a pastor or equivalent experience                         mentoring under a Senior Pastor 
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills 
• Be supportive of various ministries of the church 
• Demonstrate visionary leadership to grow church membership 
• With a willingness to continue learning and growing in the gospel of                         Jesus Christ 
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit the following by mail, postmarked by: January 31, 2020
1. Cover Letter stating (a) your interest in pastoring St. John Missionary Baptist Church, and (b) a description of your call to ministry.
2. A current resume 
3. Three Reference Letters, one from each of the following: 
     a. Your Pastor
     b. A fellow Clergyperson
     c. A Personal Reference 
Your completed package must contain the items mentioned above and be postmarked or received by email by January 31, 2020 to be considered. 
Please submit completed candidate package to: 

St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Attention: Pulpit Search Committee 
2586 Old Ocean Highway 
Bolivia, NC 28422 
Email: stjohn@atmc.net 
Final candidates must consent to a criminal history background check.

​​Mt. Elam Missionary Baptist Church
6869 NC Highway 210 West
Garland, NC 28441

Pastor Search Announcement


Mt. Elam Missionary Baptist Church is located on Highway 210 West, between highways 242 and 701, in Bladen County. The Pulpit/Search Committee is prayerfully seeking applicants for a full-time Pastor. We are looking for a God-fearing individual who will lead our church body in a new growth and equip us to share our faith. This position requires gifts in leadership, communication, administration and a heart to see people grow in the knowledge of God and their identity in Christ.

Individuals seeking to fill this position as Pastor should possess the following qualities:

  • Prefer a person with some education beyond high school, prefer some seminary
  • Possess a minimum of associate pastoral experience
  • Must be at least 25 years of age
  • Teach, preach and enhance Christian growth, i.e., Bible Study, officer training and new membership classes
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work with all ministries and leadership
  • Live within at least a 50-mile radius of our church
  • Strengthen all ministries to enhance the growth of the Church and outreach programs

Submission Instructions:
    Resume and cover letter
    Official Transcript of educational accomplishments

    Three letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson and personal)
Deadline for accepting application packets is December 20, 2019.

Please mail completed application packet to the address below.
Ada D. Beatty, Secretary, Pulpit Search Committee
6089 NC Highway 210 East
Harrells, NC 28444

Please, no phone calls. Candidates selected for further consideration will be notified and will be asked to provide additional information later in the selection process.