Pastor

Leptondale Bible Church

Newburgh, NY

Leptondale Bible Church of Newburgh New York is seeking an Ordained Minister to serve as a full-time Pastor for our congregation.

Pastor Job Description

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Principal Pastoral Duties:

• Preaching and teaching the Word of God at regular church services.
• Provide a balanced and healthy spiritual diet by feeding God’s people with the truth of His Word.
• A Pastor with strong Leadership skills.
• A skilled counselor to assist with personal and spiritual problems.
• Provide a spiritual vision in Sunday School, Bible Study, Prayer Meeting, Evangelism and Community Outreach.
• Design and implement plans to educate and involve new members in ministries of the church.
• Serve as a spiritual leader, instructor, and mentor to the Elders, Deacons and staff.
• Meet regularly with ministry leaders who plan and organize ministries and activities.
• Officiates weddings, funerals and baby dedications.
• Conduct Communion and Baptism services as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Clear understanding and full agreement with Leptondale Bible Church’s by-laws, doctrinal statement and the elder position papers
• Abilities in management and supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively God’s Word with textual Scripture
• Must have a clear vision for the future of the church and its programs
• Develop relationships within the congregation that promote compassion and love
• Demonstrate community involvement
• Ability to handle conflict and resolution
• Biblical knowledge and belief in prayer

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

Preferred Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as pastor
• Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent as a minimum from an evangelical seminary and be experienced in full-time pastoral ministry in a local church. Masters can be waived for appropriate experience.

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified personals must submit an initial candidate package consisting of the following documentation:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• The names and contact information (email/s and phone number/s) of five people, outside of your family, who know you well and would be willing to serve as references (at least one reference non-church associated).
• Please provide recordings or links of two representative sermons you have preached in the past six months.

All information submitted will be treated as confidential. Additional information may be requested and/or required.

FINAL CANDIDATES MUST CONSENT TO: REFERENCE CHECKS,

AN EDUCATION/CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION, A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK, A DRUG TEST, AND A CREDIT AND FINANCIAL HISTORY REVIEW.

Submit applications by email to [email protected] by May 29.

If utilizing email is impossible, please mail to LBC Pastoral Search Team

1771 Rt. 300

Newburgh, NY 12550

All applications and documents must be postmarked by May 29, 2026.

Please no phone calls.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person