International Baptist Church (Hong Kong) – Pastor

This is a remote position.

International Baptist Church (Hong Kong) – Pastor

The Big Picture 
International Baptist Hong Kong (http://www.ibc.org.hk) is seeking a full-time Pastor.

Requirements

THE CHURCH

International Baptist Church Hong Kong (IBC HK) opened its doors in 1958, serving a truly

international community from all corners of the world. Our Vision is “To glorify God as one caring community of disciples” and our Mission is “To establish and unite caring communities within IBC, Hong Kong and beyond which are rooted in the Word of God, the love of Christ, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit” through transformational discipleship, prayer and worship.

IBC has been and remains a family style church, believing in raising the next generation of Christ followers on the biblical truth, so that they will be ready and equipped to engage the world with a Christian worldview, having a purposeful mind of proclaiming the Gospel. A newcomer to the church would expect to see an inclusive and welcoming congregation who do life together and grow with each other in God’s word through worship and LIFE (Living In Faith

Everyday) Groups each Sunday and intimate Small Community Groups on weekdays.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

As a Baptist church our belief is based on the “Baptist Faith and Message”. Basically, we believe

that:

● God created mankind. But mankind has been separated from God since the beginning

because of sin and therefore subject to death, God’s wrath and eternal punishment

● God loves us all and sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, the earthly incarnation of God born of

a virgin, who died in our place on the cross, and was raised on the third day for our

salvation, i.e., for the forgiveness of our sins and reconciliation with God for eternal life

● Salvation is a free gift offered to all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and

Savior

● In thanksgiving we love Him and love one another

● God is One being whom we know and experience as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

● The Holy Bible is the divinely inspired and inerrant Word of God

● God speaks to us through the Bible and His Holy Spirit

PRINCIPLE ROLE OF THE PASTOR

The pastor is responsible to the church to serve the Kingdom of God, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the biblical revelation, to equip the congregation for the work of the ministry, to engage in pastoral care ministries, to intercede on behalf of the church community, and to give oversight to the paid staff.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Plan and conduct the worship services in coordination with the Worship Team and other ministry team members; prepare and deliver sermons; lead in observance of ordinances. 

2.     Lead the Church in partnership with the deacons as a united team of church leaders in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, in making disciples, and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community. 

3.     Lead the church’s prayer ministry with the Prayer Ministry Team and actively pray for the church, its members and the Hong Kong Community. 

4.     Visit members and prospects, especially the sick in homes and hospitals. 

5.     Counsel church members where appropriate and if the need arises; perform wedding ceremonies; conduct funerals and baptisms, when and where the need arises. 

6.     Work with deacons, church officers/staff, and ministry teams as they perform their assigned responsibilities, lead and counsel the deacons in biblical servant leadership and in the care ministry of church families. 

7.     Act as moderator of church business meetings and take part in church leadership meetings. 

8.     Maintain a network relationship with associational, community, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; keep the church informed of denominational development; represent the church in civic matters where applicable. 

9.     Maintain with care all properties and items provided by the Church for the pastor’s use. 

Benefits