Cypress Valley Bible Church (Marshall, TX) – Associate Pastor-Teacher The Big Picture Cypress Valley Bible Church in Marshall, Texas is seeking an Associate Pastor-Teacher to serve alongside Lead Pastor Bob Bryant. Pastor Bob has faithfully served the church for 51 years and, at 77, the board feels it is time to begin looking for a pastor to join him and help carry the ministry into the next season. The church keeps the gospel simple on purpose. They believe eternal life is a free gift, received by believing in Jesus for it, and that a person who believes has it forever and can know it right now. Getting saved and growing as a disciple are two different things: discipleship is costly and matters a great deal, and believers will be rewarded (or lose reward) based on how they live, but works are not how anyone gets into heaven. Church website: https://www.cypressvalley.org/ Job Profile Preaching and Teaching Preach on Sunday mornings 15-20 times a year to start, increasing over time. Teach the weekly Wednesday morning men’s Bible study 15-20 times per year, which may increase over time. Work with Pastor Bob Bryant to oversee the teaching at the weekly Lord’s Supper meetings. Additional responsibilities in adult ministries will be determined by the candidate’s skills and the church’s needs. Staff, Leadership, and Church Body Engagement Be an actively welcoming and onboarding presence on Sunday mornings and at midweek events (adults, teens, and children). Reach out to people as often as possible to get to know them and encourage them toward a deeper relationship with Jesus and the body of Christ. Discipleship: set up discipleship partners, programs, and curriculum (individuals or groups). Counsel as needed. Conduct funerals and weddings as requested by families and engaged couples. Compensation & Benefits Pay: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The church has said money will not be an issue. Benefits (for both the lead and associate positions): 100% of health insurance premiums paid for the family Some financial support for medical costs after doctor visits and surgeries $2,500 dental for pastor and spouse Life insurance Disability insurance Phone stipend Housing allowance Vacation time to be discussed The Process LancasterSearch does the searching for the church and passes along only candidates who have completed the pre-screening. Each candidate is asked to provide: Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Associate Pastor-Teacher at Cypress Valley Bible Church? A brief summary of your theology and your philosophy of ministry. A link to a recent sermon or message (YouTube, SermonAudio, audio file, etc.). Please send all of the above to Jason Lancaster at jason@lancastersearch.com .
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