Calvary Baptist Church Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
156 Main St.
Springfield, VT 05156
Job Description
New Position Description:
Church desires a pastor who wants to see God work in his/her life and
the life of the church. Pastor needs to be a people lover who can
communicate his love and compassion. He/she needs to help the church
grow in its relationship to Jesus Christ and the members in their love
and respect for one another. Pastor needs to be a strong leader and
willing to work with the leadership on developing and implementing
vision and strategic plans for growth. Person must be willing to
participate with other churches in our ABC VT/NH region and willing to
communicate with other churches in our community. The church is
particularly interested in talking with bi-vocational or second career
people.
Church Description:
We are an American Baptist Church with an average Sunday attendance of
65 people located in a community of 9000. We desire to grow deeper in
our relationships with one another and in relationship to our Lord
Jesus Christ. The church has taken steps to streamline its governance,
has
targeted young adults and families, and is transitioning from a
traditional worship style to blended. The congregation has just
undertaken a capital fund raising project to upgrade its audio visual
equipment, and new equipment is presently being installed. The church
is multigenerational, and is diverse socially, economically, and
theologically. It has a history of being a leader in the ABC VT/NH
region, and has received awards for its missionary giving. It has
also sent out 2 mission teams in the last 10 years. The church has
also
ranked near the top percentile in the region in its pastoral
remuneration package. Members of the congregation are actively
involved in prison ministry, represent us on the local church council,
and
participate in ecumenical services.

