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SAINT PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH OF BALTIMORE CITY, INC.
3101 The Alameda
(Dr. George A. Crawley Jr. Way)
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Office: 410 366-0096
email: [email protected]
Website: stpaulbaltimore.com
Deacon Herbert Holliday, Chairman, Board of Deacons
Trustee Marshall W. Jones, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees
Dr. Robert Haynes
Interim Pastor
PASTORAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Application Period 5/1/2015 - 8/1/2015
The Saint Paul Baptist Church of Baltimore, Maryland is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor called by God and
equipped to effectively preach and teach His Word. Our next pastor must be responsible for the biblical and
spiritual obligations as outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and also be a man after God’s own heart
(I Samuel 13:14). The candidate has to be a born again baptized believer in Jesus Christ and have the ability to
fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation through visitations, prayer, conducting weddings and funerals and
administering the Ordinances of the Church. We are seeking a visionary with strong leadership skills who
preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaches sound Baptist Doctrine, engages in pastoral care, directs Christian
growth and development and promotes missions and the Great Commission for increasing the Kingdom of God.
The Saint Paul Baptist Church, Inc. has been in existence for one hundred four years. The active membership is
approximately two hundred and there are eighteen ministries. Our church is committed to fulfill the church
mission: the enhancement and advancement of the Kingdom of God. It seeks to attain this through Worship, the
preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, consistent Christian living by its members, evangelism, missionary
endeavors, teaching of sound Baptist Doctrine and Christian Education.
Required Qualifications:
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must be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist Faith
a preacher of the Gospel with five years of pastoral experience
at least a Master’s Degree from an accredited college, university or seminary
the husband of one wife
preferably forty to forty nine years of age
effective communication skills (written and verbal)
possess effective administration and leadership skills
demonstrate financial awareness and responsibility
demonstrate ability to work with a diverse congregation across all races, genders and ages
must be committed to continuing education and development
a teacher of the Word of God
a visionary with sound judgment and discernment
Interested candidates should submit:
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a completed application and current resume
copies of degrees, ordination certificate and any other certificates
a recent color photograph
two DVD’s of the candidate preaching a sermon and two DVD’s teaching a Bible Study Class
Statement of Faith and Vision for Saint Paul Baptist Church (1-2 pages)
Please mail the complete application package to:
Trustee Armstead B. Crawley Jones, Sr., Chairman
Pulpit Committee
Saint Paul Baptist Church, Inc.
PO Box # 7242
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
All material must be postmarked by August 1, 2015
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH OF BALTIMORE CITY, INC.
PASTORAL APPLICATION
Date: ______________________________ Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Present Address: _______________________________________________________________________ How long? _____________
Street
City
State
Zip
Previous Address: ______________________________________________________________________ How long? _____________
Street
City
State
Zip
Past Address: _________________________________________________________________________ How long? _____________
Street
City
State
Zip
Date of Birth: ____________________________
Place of Birth/City, State _____________________________________________
Marital Status: Married Separated Divorced Widowed Never Married
If Married, Name of Spouse (include Maiden) _______________________________________________________________________
Is this your first Spouse? Yes No
Telephone: _______________________________________________________
Home Bus. Cell
Email address: ________________________________________ Website address if available: ______________________________
Names and ages of children: _____________________________________ ___________________________________
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License:
Ordination:
Date: __________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Place: _________________________________________
Place: __________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City/State: ______________________________________
City/State: _______________________________________
By: ____________________________________________
By: ____________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
Have you ever registered as a sex offender? Yes No
A conviction of a crime will not necessarily bar you from being considered for employment.
HAVE YOU EVER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN THE LAST 7 YEARS?
YES
NO
If yes, please state the nature
and circumstances of the bankruptcy and the current disposition:__________________________________________________
Health: What would you consider your health to be? Excellent Good Fair Poor
Do you have any physical limitations that require special accommodations? Yes
No
If yes explain? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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How did you hear about St. Paul? Website SPBC Member Other _______________________________
Do you have any relatives who are members that attend St. Paul Baptist Church? Yes No
If yes, who? ___________________________________ Relationship ______________________________________________
EDUCATION
Type of School
College/University
Vocational or
Technical School
Graduate School
Seminary
Seminary
Name of School
Location/Complete
Mailing Address
No. of Years
Completed
Major & Degree
Other Academic Experience or Continuing Education:
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MILITARY SERVICE
Branch From To
Rank at Discharge Type of Discharge
If other than honorable, explain
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Type
No.
State
Exp.
Type
No.
State
Exp.
Type
No.
State
Exp.
Type
No.
State
Exp.
CHURCH EMPLOYMENT
Church Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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Church Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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Church Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Employer Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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Employer Phone
Address Supervisor
Job Title
Starting Salary $ Ending Salary $
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? Yes No
Give reasons for growth or lack of growth. (Max 250 characters)
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Use additional paper if needed
CHURCH REFERENCES
Please list three church references.
Name/Position Full Name of Church
Address Telephone Home
Cell
Name/Position Full Name of Church
Address Telephone Home
Cell
Name/Position Full Name of Church
Address Telephone Home
Cell
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Please list three professional references.
Full Name Relationship
Profession Phone
Address
City State Zip
Full Name Relationship
Profession Phone
Address
City State Zip
Full Name Relationship
Profession Phone
Address
PERSONAL REFERENCES
City State Zip
Please list three personal references.
Full Name
Phone
Address
Full Name
Full Name
City State Zip
Phone
Address
How long have you known them?
City State Zip
Phone
Address
How long have you known them?
How long have you known them?
City State Zip
I grant permission to St. Paul Baptist Church, interested in calling me to the position of Pastor, to run background check, criminal check, financial check, and reference check. Yes No
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
I certify that all of the information on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge,
and I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment.
I understand that misleading or false statements will constitute significant cause for refusal to hire and or
termination of my employment.
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Signature The Pulpit Commitee will treat all information as confidential.
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