• Experience: A licensed or ordained minister holding to Baptist teachings; Senior pastor experience is preferred; Associate pastoral experience within a large congregation and/or interim pastoral also will be considered. The Pastor Search committee would prefer that the applicant has a master’s degree or Doctorate.
• Preaching: Preaches with an emphasis on exegetical/expository preaching with a sound unwavering commitment to the Word of God; Preaches the whole counsel of God, not for agendas, political correctness, nor fear of man’s opinions
• Shepherding: Considers the needs of the entire church family; watches over the flock; cares for the sick; guards the church body from false teachings, and secular ideas; encourages and reaches out to all members of the church family; Promotes a spirit of unity and of love among the people; Leaves the 99 for the one. The ability to give sound biblical counsel, advice, and guidance; Encourages mature believers in the faith to assist with spiritual counseling opportunities.
• Leadership: Leads by biblical example and lifestyle, putting God first; Eager to serve with humility, and has a teachable spirit. Works with and guides existing church staff; Oversees the day-to-day jobs of the church organization; Delegates responsibilities appropriately; Encourages the efforts of church committees, ministries, and missions to effectively function as a church body; Recognizes the church council’s responsibility in governance and works in cooperation with the church council and congregation.
• Prayer: Prays diligently for the saints and encourages a lifestyle of prayer; Is committed to both public prayer and private prayer; Leads by example. Private devotional and prayer time; someone who is in God’s word on a daily basis with both meditation and prayer.
• Discipleship: Equips the saints for acts of service, evangelism, and discipleship training; Actively promotes opportunities to share the gospel with the unsaved, and to grow all believers to maturity in Christ.
• Outreach/Evangelism: Is committed to making an impact on the community, and then throughout all the earth with the gospel of Jesus Christ, with various ministries, missions, and outreach opportunities.
• Fellowship: Actively encourages, promotes, and participates in fellowship with those of like faith.
• Vision: Understands the uniqueness of the geographical location and cultural diversity of IBC. Can work well with the leadership in recognizing the gifts, talents and faithfulness of its members.
• Worship: In conjunction with the Worship Pastor, leads the congregation with an attitude and lifestyle of worship.

     Please send applications to:

              Island Baptist Church

              ℅ Pastor Search Committee

              PO Box 2131

              South Padre Island, TX 78597

              pastor.search@islandbaptist.org