Senior Pastor-Calvary Baptist Church

Our next pastor must be responsible for the biblical and spiritual obligations as outlined in 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 along with being a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). He will be the primary preacher and teacher in all church services giving due time, thought, prayer, and study to the Word of God in preparation for the messages. He will conduct and oversee the visitation of church members, visitors, the sick and shut-in, and any others he deems necessary. He shall continue to develop as a man of prayer.

Requirements and Qualifications

Preaching and Teaching:

Be the primary preacher in Sunday services giving due time, thought, prayer, and study to the word of God in preparation for the messages

Schedule guest preachers as required in cooperation with the deacons

Oversee the teaching of God's Word in the church programs and studies, participating as appropriate with the various groups, classes, and age groups

Conduct and oversee the ordinances of baptism and communion

Spiritual Care:

Oversee and participate in the visitation of the church members, visitors to the church services, the sick, the shut-ins, and others in the community as opportunities arise

Pray for the church family and ministries, as well as those we are trying to reach

Lead the church family in times of prayer and in teaching them the priority and practice of prayer

Provide or refer spiritual counsel to those in need of direction and assistance

Provide support for the grieving, including the leading of funeral services

Provide marriage preparation and wedding services for church members and others in keeping with our stated policies

Administration:

Work with the deacons and church board in the oversight of the church ministries and regular review of church policies

Oversee the recruitment and training of future leaders Give leadership in the search for and hiring of additional staff as required

Serve as non-voting ex-officio member of all boards and committees and shall be a full member of the outreach committee and Christian education board

Other Duties:

Support and participate in the ministries of our North American Baptist Conference and North Central Association

Involve the church family in these NAB and NCA ministries whenever possible and practical

Participate in the local ministerial association

Continue to engage in personal growth in both spiritual and professional development

Undertake other duties that arise in co-operation with the church board

Be sure that the general direction and tone of our ministry is in keeping with our stated purpose and goals, while protecting the purity of the church both in its teaching and in the lifestyle of its members

Job Requirements: Possesses a bachelor's degree, or higher, or received comparable ministerial training from an institution recognized by the Church Board at Calvary Baptist and North American Baptist Conference for its biblical teaching and its stance on social issues as taught by the Word of God.

Community Information

Carrington, the “Central City,” is centrally located about two hours from each of the four largest cities in North Dakota. Fair warning: our nearest McDonalds or Walmart is in Jamestown, 44 miles to our south.

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota, with a population of 760,000 (trending upward), is the northern-most of the Great Plains states. We are served by several major air carriers, and crisscrossed by I-94 across the bottom third of the state and I-29 on the eastern border near the Red River of the North.

North Dakota is the most rural of all the states, with farms covering more than 90% of the land. We lead the nation in production of canola, spring wheat, durum wheat, barley, flax, dry edible beans, dry edible peas, and honey. Other major production crops are lentils, sunflowers, sugarbeets, safflower, oats, and potatoes. Corn and soybeans are gaining popularity. Livestock production includes beef cattle, sheep, and hogs.

Recently, manufacturing industries have grown, especially food processing and farm equipment. The state's coal and oil reserves are plentiful, and ND also produces natural gas, lignite, clay, sand, and gravel.

Known for its waterfowl, grouse, pheasant, and deer hunting and bass, trout, and pike fishing, North Dakota has 20 state parks and recreation areas. For more information available online, visit www.nd.gov www.ndtourism.com www.ndcompass.org

CARRINGTON Carrington is a thriving community of approximately 2,100 people in a widely diversified agricultural production region of east central North Dakota. Carrington sits at the intersection of US Hwy 281 and ND Hwy 200. US Hwy 281 transverses the continental US from Brownsville, TX to the International Peace Gardens at Dunseith, ND. ND Hwy 200 crosses ND, connecting to MN Hwy 200 and MT Hwy 200. These two highways are major transportation thoroughfares, especially for truck traffic.

Carrington is the county seat for Foster County, geographically the second-smallest county in North Dakota. Some 3300 people live in Foster County, most with the cities of Carrington, Grace City, McHenry, and Glenfield. https://fostercounty.com/

Carrington is home to nine local churches: Sacred Heart Catholic, Trinity Lutheran LCMC, Grace Lutheran Missouri Synod, (rural) Kvernes Lutheran ELCA, Bethel Assembly of God, Carrington Community Church of the Nazarene, Calvary North American Baptist, Faith Baptist Independent, Federated (Methodist/ Congregational). Seventh Day Advent meets in Bowdon. Church of Latter Day Saints meets in Jamestown.

Carrington is an economic hub for approximately 30 miles in any direction, with: Manufacturing: Dakota Growers, three implement dealers, one automotive dealer. Headquarters for Dakota Central telecommunications and Northern Plains Electric Cooperative. Medical: 25-bed critical access hospital with 24-hour ER, telemed services, surgeries, outreach specialists, home health and hospice services, ambulance, and local health clinic; two pharmacies; two dental practices; two optometric practices; chiropractor; physical therapy practice; and a specialty clinic from a larger city. Financial and legal: three banks, one credit union, and a Farm Credit Services hub. Several insurance agencies and investment brokers. Two real estate agencies. Several lawyers. Education: Carrington Public School (approx. 500 students K-12) is completing a $16 million expansion/consolidation that will bring all students to one campus. The Elementary school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. Shopping and Restaurants: grocery store, department store, two floral shops, several small shops including a renowned quilt shop. Several restaurants. Social services including city police, county sheriff, volunteer fire department, senior center with Meals on Wheels, basic skills nursing home with assisted living apartments, fitness center, city library, recycling center, daycare center, food pantry. Other services include three hotels, several electricians and HVAC/plumbers, and a veterinary practice. Carrington Airport serves private (hobby/personal) aircraft, medical specialists, aerial agricultural applicators, corporate travel. Recreation: Our youth center operates an after-school program, first-run movie theater and a bowling alley. Our golf course also has a walking trail. Carrington City Park features disc golf, swimming pool, ball diamonds, grandstand, two large shelters, and RV hook-ups. The Foster County Fair Grounds is home to an annual County Fair and is a popular venue for weddings and other celebrations, along with supporting an annual JunkFest which brings thousands of shoppers for a two-day event each fall. Other outdoor recreation opportunities including hunting, fishing, and birding. Communication and couriers: we are well connected to our neighbors and the world, with a weekly newspaper (the Foster County Independent), available online, a local AM radio station (KDAK 1600AM “The Cardinal”) with live webcast, high-speed fiber optic to every home in the City and the surrounding exchanges. UPS, FedEx, and regional couriers deliver here every day.

For further information visit www.carringtonnd.com and www.cgtn-nd.com .

Demographics: Median age in Foster County: 40.5. Workwise, 86.5% of the adults aged 16-64 are in the workforce. About 20% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Farming drives our economy, with 362 farm jobs and 2195 nonfarm jobs. 8.9% of our population fall beneath the federal poverty level, but farming skews the top end of household income. For more information, visit www.ndcompass.org .