Church Planting Pastor Job Description

I. Goal

Start an outreach oriented, reproducing Baptist General Conference church in Northern or Central Minnesota
Lead the new church to be a parent church with future church planting being one of its primary values

II. Primary Responsibilities

Write a vision statement for the new church
Incorporate the new church and prepare a constitution for ratification by the church’s first board
Raise at least $10,000 per year in support for three years
Recruit a core group of people who are behind the vision, to work with in starting the new church
Prepare the church for a public launch
Lead the new church through incorporation, writing a constitution, selection of first leadership and affiliation with the Minnesota Baptist conference
Lead the new church to be a reproducing church, being involved in birthing within its first two years, through cooperation with other parent churches

III. Qualifications

Commitment to the power and practice of prayer. (James 5:16)
Genuine desire to win people to Christ and see them discipled in the faith. (Matthew 28:19)
Commitment to the ministry of the local church and the importance of the home
An interest in and genuine love for people; a cooperative spirit. (John 13: 34-35)

IV. Relationships

Will be accountable to a committee representing the calling church(s) until such time as properly recognized Minnesota Baptist Conference church has been established with its own constitution, membership and leadership
Will have a coach as immediate supervisor, who will work to help the planter to succeed
Will be involved in a network of other planters in Minnesota for support, resources, and encouragement
Will work with The Journey North/Planting Partners and other interested churches in the starting of future churches

Planting Partners