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CHRIST’S PILGRIM REST M.B. CHURCH

P.O. Box 24824, St. Louis, MO 63115 [email protected] 314-632-6034 Opening date: June 1, 2020

PASTOR

DEACON BOARD Robert A. Ross Sr., Chairman Cecil Harris Dennis Tabb Mark Parchman Lloyd Lawrence William Holman William Gooden Paul Saul Leo Cribbs Booker Byers Paul Nettles

TRUSTEE BOARD Paul Nettles, Chairman Varrie McCain Edward Ballentine Marcia HarrisDonna Cozart Lucille Jackson Lloyd Lawrence Robert A. Ross, Sr. Annette Beck William Holman Gary McClendon Minnie Anderson Michael Lawrence John Leo Cribbs

FINANCE SECRETARY Lucille Jackson

TREASURER Edward Ballentine

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sandra Reynolds, Superintendent

WOMEN MISSION UNION Elfirma Furlow, President

MOTHER’S BOARD

DEACONESS MINISTRY Deaconess Travis Ross, President

PASTOR SUPPORT Deadra McNeil, President

MUSIC MINISTRY Karen Darris, Minister of Music

YOUTH MINISTRY Tiffany Navies, Director Min. Jean Davis, Youth Minster

FOOD PANTRY Lloyd Lawrence, Director

HEALTH UNIT Mary McCullum, Superintendent

USHER BOARD Esther Emanuel, President

CHURCH SECRETARY Sheila Brewer

CHURCH CLERK Ella Oatts

The Christ’s Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church of St. Louis, Missouri, hereafter referred to as CPR, is prayerfully seeking a pastor. CPR is self-governing, and is a member of the St. Louis Progressive M.B. District Association. Our church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and lead souls to salvation as empowered by the Holy Spirit through worship, fellowship, prayer, teaching God’s word and providing service to the community. We are looking for a leader who is immersed in biblical principles, models a healthy prayer life, and practices scripture-based preaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a pastor, you are responsible to the Lord and the congregation to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to preach and teach biblical revelation. The pastor should also possess strong administrative leadership with the ability to facilitate a well-developed vision of growth for the church body. The CPR Church is seeking a pastor who will manage the operations of the church in collaboration with ministers, deacons, and ministry leaders through coaching, delegation, and leading of the Holy Spirit. The Pastor’s duties will be to:

Serve as lead facilitator and/or provide counsel and direction to the Ministerial staff in planning andconducting worship services, prayer services, and bible studies

Prepare and deliver sermons, perform weddings and funerals as necessary

Possess and foster a gregarious nature that will encourage participation in members of all ages andenhance church growth

Moderate church business meetings, trustee meetings, and deacon meetings

Actively support church auxiliaries and other ministries within the church through regular attendance totheir special events, programs, and ceremonies

Actively advocate for the overall financial health of the church through supporting and/or developingprograms and strategies of a positive agenda

Provide direction and leadership to the ministers and laypersons who evangelize, witness to thecommunity, and visit the sick and homebound

Be available to give wise counsel in family, marriage, relationships, grief, & spiritual development

Develop, plan, and facilitate training opportunities that promote spiritual development for churchofficers, ministry leaders, deacons, and ministers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be called by God and exemplify the characteristics outlined in 1Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9

Must be licensed and ordained in the Baptist faith

Possess the heart and wisdom of a servant-leader

Oratorically skilled in evangelism, preaching, and teaching

Seminary training or theology education from an accredited college or university required

Minimum 5-10 years pastoral experience required (may include time as assistant/associate pastor)

Must prove to be financially independent and stable, preferably bi-vocational with sustainable incomefrom other professional or personal source(s)

Must be willing to submit to background screenings as petitioned by the search committee

HOW TO APPLY To maintain confidentiality, packets will only be accepted at the email address or P.O. Box listed above. Incomplete packets will not be accepted. All inquiries should be directed to Dedra Rush or Kendra Lane at the email address or phone number listed above. Your submission should include* (additional information/documentation may be requested later by the search committee)

-A cover letter and statement of faith -Professional and Ministerial résumés-Completed application -Copies of degrees or transcripts-Copies of ministerial license and ordination-150-200 word vision statement for how you can accomplish duties as outlined above-One recent sermon video recording (DVD, YouTube or other social media link) minimum 15, max 30 min.-3 letters of recommendation and contact information from the following:1 from pastor or clergy, 1 from professional colleague, 1 from congregant or ministry partner

Submission deadline: July 15, 2020. Mailed submissions must be postmarked by or before deadline.*Once submitted, hard copies of application materials become the property of the CPR Search Committee, and subsequently, will not be returned. All

documents will be treated as confidential. Candidates will be notified when materials are received and sent additional information as applicable.

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CHRIST'S PILGRIM REST MB CHURCH – PASTOR APPLICATION

CHRIST'S PILGRIM REST MB CHURCH– PASTOR APPLICATION FORM

DATE________________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle

Present Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

How Long at Present Address? ________________ Date of Birth:_____________________________________________

Previous Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ If less than 5 years Street City State Zip

Telephone (Home): __________________ (Business): ___________________ (Cell): _____________________________

Email address : ________________________________ Personal website address (If applicable): ____________________

If hired, can you present proof of your legal right to live and work in this country? [ ] YES [ ] NO

What is your salary expectation?: ________________________________________

Are you ordained? [ ] YES [ ] NO Date and Place of Ordination: ___________________________________________

Denomination: ___________________________________ Have you been baptized by immersion? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Have you ever been employed using a different name? Please state the name (s) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you related to anyone now associated or formerly associated with Christ's Pilgrim Rest Church of St. Louis? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Are you licensed to drive a car? (check one) [ ] YES [ ] NO

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch ____________________

Rank or Grade ________________________

Dates:_______________________________

Current enlistment: [ ] YES [ ] NO

Type of Discharge: ______________________________

All fields are required. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. This document must be included in your final submission packet.


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

TYPE OF SCHOOL NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION (Complete Mailing address)

NO. OF YEARS COMPLETED

MAJOR & DEGREE

College/University

Vocational or Technical School

Graduate School

Other

Please list and describe in detail any seminary training, including dates of training, courses or topics studied, institution, and degree orcredentials awarded.

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CHRIST'S PILGRIM REST MB CHURCH– PASTOR APPLICATION

I PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Please list your COMPLETE work experience beginning with your most recent job. If you were self-employed, gives the firm’s name. Attach additional sheets if necessary. “SEE RESUME IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

Name of employer:

I Name of employer:

Please list your COMPLETE successful professional ministry experience beginning with your most recent ministry. Attach

additionalsheets if necessary. “SEE RESUME IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

Name of the church: Name of the pastor:

Address:

Phone#:

Dates

From: I To:

Ministry and your title:

Specific duties:

Reason for leaving (be specific):

May we contact the pastor or ministry leader for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO


Address:

Phone#:

Dates

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May we contact this employer for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NOMay we contact the pastor or ministry leader for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO


Address:

Phone#:

Dates

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May we contact this employer for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Name of the church: Name of the pastor:Address:

Phone#:

Dates

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Ministry and your title

Specific duties:


May we contact the pastor or ministry leader for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Name of last supervisor:

Address:

Phone#:

Employment dates

From: I To:

Your last job title:

Specific duties:

Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer ? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Name of employer: Name of last supervisor:

Address:

Phone#:

Employment dates

From: I To:


Specific duties:

Reason for leaving:

May we contact this employer for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO

May we contact this employer ? [ ] YES [ ] NO


Address:

Phone#:

Employment dates

From: I To:


Specific duties:

Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? [ ] YES [ ] NO


Address:

Phone#:

Employment dates

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Specific duties:

Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NO

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CHURCH AND MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Please list your COMPLETE church and ministry experience beginning with the most recent. Attach additional sheets ifnecessary. “SEE RESUME IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

Name of employer:


Address:

Phone#:

Dates

From: I To:

Type of ministry and your title:

Specific duties:

Reason for leaving:

May we contact the pastor or ministry leader ? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Name of the church: Name of the pastor::

Address:

Phone#:

Dates

From: I To:


Specific duties:

Reason for leaving:

May we contact this employer for a reference? [ ] YES [ ] NOMay we contact the pastor or ministry leader? [ ] YES [ ] NO Phone number:

Name of the church: Name of the pastor::

Address:

Phone#:

Dates

From: I To:

Type of ministry and your title::Specific duties:

Reason for leaving:

May we contact the pastor or ministry leader? [ ] YES [ ] NO Phone number:

Name of the church:Name of the pastor::

Address:

Phone#:

Dates

From: I To:


Specific duties:

Reason for leaving:

May we contact the pastor or ministry leader? [ ] YES [ ] NO ____________________________________________________________________________________________________


CHRIST'S PILRIM REST MB CHURCH – PASTOR APPLICATION

Other Church Memberships and Affiliations

Church or Organization Name: _________________________________________ Phone No.:______________________________

Address: ___________________________________ City ____________________________ State & Zip ________________

Pastor or Leader's Name: _______________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

EMAIL Address: __________________________________ Current Position(s) held:___________________________________

Dates served in position: _____________ Are you member:_____________ Years of membership: ___________________________

Briefly describe duties of position(s) held:_________________________________________________________________________

Website Address: __________________________________________________________________________

REFERENCES

Give three (3) references (excluding family members or relatives) that are qualified to speak of your experiences and service. References should include a pastor, professional colleague, and congregant or ministry partner. Be sure to attach letters from each to submit with this application.

Name Employer or Church AffiliationPhone and

email address Relationship


Permission for Driving Record Report

Christ's Pilgrim Rest Church (CPR) may obtain a motor vehicle driving record

report for the undersigned in connection with the undersigned's job application or

employment with CPR. The undersigned hereby gives his/her permission for CPR to

procure a motor vehicle driving record report on the undersigned's driving record.

________________________________ ___________________________ __________________ Print Name Signature Date

____________________________________ ______________________________ ____________________ Driver's License Number State of Issuance Expiration Date


[If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions in the section below, please attach a separate sheet with the following: nature of

the suit, offense, date, court, and disposition or other appropriate explanation. A conviction record will not automatically

be a bar to employment. Committee will consider factors such as your age at the time of the crime, seriousness, and

nature of the violation, time elapsed since the crime, job-relatedness, and subsequent rehabilitation].

Are you presently being investigated or under a procedure to consider your discharge for misconduct by your present

employer? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Has any employer ever subjected you to disciplinary action, suspended, terminated, or asked you to leave a job or volunteer

position on the grounds of any unlawful sexual behavior, or violation of an employer's sexual misconduct or harassment policy?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

Have you ever been charged in civil or criminal proceedings with improprieties regarding children? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Have you ever entered a plea of guilty, a plea of "no contest" (nolo contendere), or has any court ever deferred further

proceedings without entering a finding of guilty and placed you on probation or in a public service or education program for any

crime other than a minor traffic offense? [ ] YES [ ] NO

Have you ever been suspended, discharged, or resigned in lieu of discharge from any position? [ ] YES [ ] NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY? [ ] YES [ ] NO

If yes, please state the nature of the crime(s), when and where convicted and disposition of the case(s):

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________ _________________ Type or print your name

______________________________ Signature Date


Authorization and Releases

CAREFULLY READ EACH STATEMENT BEFORE SIGNING AT THE BOTTOM

_______ I authorize Christ's Pilgrim Rest MB Church hereafter referred to as CPR, and its designated agents and representatives to conduct a comprehensive review of my background for purposes of employment consideration. This review may be through a third party consumer/investigative report or through CPR's own investigation. I understand the scope of this review may include but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education references; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; credit history; child abuse and neglect; and any other public records.

_____ I hereby release CPR and its agents, officials, representatives or assigned agencies, including officers, employees and related personnel, both individually and collectively, as well as the applicable state, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release. I understand that "I may obtain" a copy of this authorization at any time, provided I do so in writing.

_____ I understand that my employment with CPR would governed by the adopted bylaws and in accordance with the principles and best practices agreed upon by the appointed officials of the general assembly. I furthermore understand the expectation is for me to work within the framework of those established by-laws should I become the pastor.

_______I understand that if the committee requests in-person meeting(s), a portion of expenses may be paid for lodging only if my primary residence is at least 100 miles away.

_______I understand that a stipend not to exceed the amount outlined in established by-laws of the church may be provided if I reach the final stages of the interview process and the committee requests in-person sermon(s)

_____ _____ I affirm that this application contains no misrepresentations or falsifications and that the information given is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that should an investigation at any time disclose any false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s), the application will be rejected or if I have been hired, my employment may be terminated.

I certify that all the information provided in this employment application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application, including a criminal background. I understand that any false or incomplete information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my immediate discharge if discovered later.

I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application and also authorize any person, school, current employer, past employers, and other organizations to provide information concerning my previous employment and additional relevant information that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above statements.

______________________________ ______________________________ _________________ Type or print your name Signature Date

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