PASTOR
Vacancy Announcement
Full-Time Pastor
Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church
2121 West 26th Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
870-536-4786 or 479-974-9108 (Voice Mail)
Closing Date: December 30th, 2022
The Pastoral Search Committee of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church greets you in the Name
of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Believing that God is the One who calls pastors to be the
under shepherd of His people (Jeremiah 3:15), the Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church is
prayerfully seeking God’s choice for a Pastor. The Pastor must be God fearing, demonstrate an
enthusiastic love for Christ, possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible, utilize
the Baptist doctrine, and have a clearly defined vision for the Church.
Qualifications should be pursuant to 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2
Timothy 2:24-25 (Holy conduct), Malachi 3:10,(Tither), and Galatians 5: 22-23. (Christian
Conduct)
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
● Must be a licensed, ordained Baptist Minister in accordance with Baptist Doctrine,
Articles of Faith, and parliamentary procedures.
● Received the Divine calling and demonstrates commitment to the call.
● Prefer 3-5 years Baptist Church pastoral experience or 2-3 years under the direction of a
Pastor.
● Prefer Bachelor’s degree and/or accredited seminary degree and/or or equivalent
training.
● Prefer financial, church administration and organizational skills.
● Effective communicator, demonstrating the ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound
sermons and Bible study lessons.
● Able to articulate a vision, committed to church growth & development, and membership
retention.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Plan and conduct worship services, prepare and deliver sermons, and serve as the lead
in the observance of ordinances (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
● Lead and teach members and visitors in weekly prayer meetings and Bible Study
● Establish a presence in the community with outreach programs and projects.
● Inspire and motivate church members to operate in a spirit of excellence while using
their gifts and talents for God.
● Provide pastoral counseling, perform wedding ceremonies, conduct funerals, and
perform dedication services.
● Lead in assessing, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the
Church ministries.
● Preside over all business meetings of the Church.
● Support and participate with the local districts, state and the National Baptist Conventions.
All applicants must provide the following information: (Must be typed)
Letter of intent (Cover Letter)
Current Resume
Copy of Ministerial License and Certificate of Ordination
Verification of Theology training/Degree (Local/State/National)
Four (4) letters of recommendation (1-Pastor, 1-Personal, 1-Professional, 1-Moderator if
applicable)
Please note: Other information/items may be required throughout the interview process
To apply:
Please email us at rosehillmbcpinebluff@gmail.com or mail the resume packet. The
application can also be dropped off and placed in our mailbox slot.
All correspondence should be mailed to:
Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Attn: Pastoral Search Committee
C/O Deacon Cleo Ford Sr.
2121 West 26th Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Deadline for submission of resume packet is on or before December 30th, 2022
The Pastoral Search Committee will acknowledge receipt of your resume packet
By letter or email notification.
All information submitted will be treated as confidential. Final candidates must consent
to full disclosure of a Criminal History Background Check, and Substance Abuse History
Check (performed through an outside agency for complete confidentiality). Honorable,
less than honorable, or dishonorable military discharge documents must be provided.