Seeking Bi-Vocational Pastor

 

Education/Qualifications

We are looking for a bi-vocational pastor who is:

  • At least a graduate of Bible college
  • Someone with at least 3-5 years prior pastoral experience
  • 30-50 years of age
  • Gifted teacher who enables persons to learn and understand deep spiritual truths
  • Effective communicator of well-prepared sermons
  • Skilled counselor available to assist persons with personal and spiritual problems
  • Trustworthy

 

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Deliver weekly, engaging, spirit-filled sermons that align with New Beginnings Bible Church’s doctrinal beliefs.  Our website is www.newbeginningsbiblechurch.net.  Look under About Us to find Our Statement of Faith.
  • Lead weekly prayer meeting/Bible study.
  • Officiate at communion and baptisms.
  • Provide counseling and pastoral care in time of need.
  • Visit shut-ins.
  • Focus on growing the church membership.

 

Description of Church and Area

  • We currently have a church size of under 30 people.  We have room to grow.
  • Kila is a small town about 10 miles west of Kalispell, Montana.  Kila has a post office, a K-8 school, and several small businesses.  Kalispell has all the needed amenities (city 24,000+; serves 104,000+).
  • Kila’s population is approximately 440, with many of them spread out in the surrounding countryside.  Our church serves the area with a clothes closet, space for a yard sale, and bbq/potluck.
  • Smith Lake is a nearby small lake for fishing (all year round).  There is a paved hiking/biking trail from Kila to Kalispell.
  • Glacier National Park is 45 miles away.  There are also two ski areas within 40 miles.
  • We have four seasons a year with many activities in each season.

 

Application Process

  • Please send a cover letter, resume, and any relevant documents by:

        Mail:       New Beginnings Bible Church, PO Box 730, Kila, MT  59920   or

       E-Mail:    kilacountrychurch@gmail.com

  • All applicants will be contacted by mail or phone.
  • If you have any questions or need additional information, you may email the church, call the church at (406)755-0553, or call Kathy Oostra at (406)253-5250.