Pastoral Vacancy Announcement

Good Neighbor Baptist Church

100 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112

Opening Date: May 9, 2025

Closing Date: June 22, 2025

Good Neighbor Baptist Church, located in the prestigious Historic Weequahic Section of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a pastor who is a servant of God and is called by God to shepherd the people of God (Jeremiah 3:15). A Pastor who is excited about doing the work of the Lord and has a vision for spiritual growth for our congregation as well as with community engagement.

Qualifications and giftedness should be pursuant to 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be a licensed, ordained Baptist Minister in accordance with the Baptist Doctrine, Procedures and Articles of Faith
• Must have 5 years Baptist Church ministerial experience (e.g. Senior Pastor,
• Assistant Pastor, Associate Minister).
• Must have a Bachelor's degree and seminary certificate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and conduct worship services by preparing and delivering sermons in accordance with the Word of God 
• 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.
• Visit the sick and shut-in.
• Enhance the church’s presence in the community 
• Inspire and motivate church members to operate in a spirit of excellence while using their gifts and talents for God.
• Provide spiritual guidance, perform wedding ceremonies, conduct funerals, and perform dedication services of children.
• Work with the leadership and ministries as they perform their assigned responsibilities and facilitate their training.
• Preside over church business meetings.

All applicants must provide the following information: 

• Letter of intent (Cover Letter)
• Copy of Ministerial License
• Verification of Theology training/Degree
• Completed Application
• Current Resume
• Certificate of Ordination
• Two recent sermons via link (i.e YouTube, Facebook, Church Website) 
• 3 letters of reference (1 clergy, 1 personal and 1 layperson) 
• Other information/items may be required throughout the interview process

Salary and Benefits

To Be Discussed

To apply:

Please visit our church website; http://goodneighborbaptistchurch.org; click on the pastor criteria search

link; download and complete the application. Please provide all documents to gnbcpsc@gmail.com

Deadline for submission of materials is on or before June 19, 2025.

The Committee will acknowledge receipt of all resumes and letters of interest. All information presented will be treated as confidential. Final candidates must consent to perform a Criminal History Background Check, Drug Testing and Credit and Financial History Review (performed through an outside agency for complete confidentiality).

Click this link to apply:

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