Providence Christian Church is seeking a teaching elder, to serve as part of a plurality of elders, in our congregation in the Rio Rancho/Albuquerque New Mexico area.
Providence is an elder led and ruled Reformed Baptist church serving the Albuquerque metro area and based in the suburb of Rio Rancho. Albuquerque New Mexico area is located in the high desert of New Mexico at the foot of the Sandia mountains. Starting in 2011, the church has grown to a congregation of approximately 40 households with 100-120 in weekly attendance. We are a close knit, age integrated fellowship that is generationally diverse with a significant number of young families. Relationships are strengthened through weekly small groups and bi-monthly fellowship meals. We currently have 2 pastor/elders and one deacon and a gifted worship team. We are actively looking to expand our leadership team from within, while also calling a man to serve as our primary teaching elder. We seek a man of godly character and leadership by example: devoting time to prayer, Scripture study, personal spiritual growth, and modeling Christ likeness in word and deed and with a passion to share God’s word.
OVERVIEW
Preaching & Teaching
Deliver faithful, expositional sermons that clearly proclaim Christ and apply God’s Word.
Exposit Scripture in a way that strengthens biblical literacy and devotion.
Administer the sacraments along with the other elders.
Shepherding & Pastoral Care
Provide compassionate, biblical care to members through prayer, counsel, and presence.
Model and cultivate a culture of humility, holiness, and spiritual growth.
Participate in membership care, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral duties.
Leadership & Oversight
Serve as a part of the elder team to guide the church’s vision, doctrine, mission, and membership care.
Help equip and raise up future leaders within the church.
Invest relationally in members to cultivate maturity in Christ.
Develop and implement structures for discipleship, mentoring, and spiritual growth.
Qualifications
A man of proven Christian character, meeting the biblical qualifications of elder (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4).
Agreement with the 2nd London Baptist Confession of 1689, Reformed theology, and the church’s elder-led convictions. Personally invested in, and enthusiastic about age integrated worship style and home and Christian education.
Competent, clear expositional preacher with a heart for Christ-centered proclamation.
Ministry experience preferred, with the ability to shepherd, disciple, and relate warmly to the congregation.
Personal qualities
Humble, prayerful, steady, and approachable.
A shepherd’s heart that values people more than platform.
A collaborative spirit willing to labor alongside other elders as a plurality.
A commitment to long-term faithfulness over quick results.
Is an example of a godly husband and father, not neglecting one’s responsibility of being a servant leader in his home, church and community.
Compensation:
At this current time, we can provide an annual salary that is comparable with the average salary in our area.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
– A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and summarizing your testimony and ministry experience.
– A current resume including job history, education, and references.
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Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We welcome all inquiries and look forward to prayerfully considering each candidate.