Grace Bible Chapel

Grace Bible Chapel, Black Lick, PA – Senior Pastor

Grace Bible Chapel is seeking a Pastor who will lead the ministry, provide leadership in maintaining the doctrines of the church and preach the Word of God.

Grace Bible Chapel is a non-denominational, Bible-teaching church in Black Lick, Pennsylvania, which began as a Bible study in 2005. Instruction from God’s Word is the heart of Grace Bible Chapel. Every program, class and activity throughout the week is designed to reach the lost and encourage spiritual growth through the teaching of the Word. Our worship services consist of hymns, prayers, praise and teaching from the Scriptures. It is our desire to rely on The Word of God as the final authority in all matters of doctrine, conflict resolution and operation. We are a

rural church seeking a full time or bi-vocational Pastor who will preach the Word of God, shepherd the congregation, and equip the church for works of service.

We have been incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania since 2009 and the current church building was provided by the Lord in 2013 in a supernatural way, as only He can.
Post COVID, our weekly attendance is approximately 30.
Current attendees range in age from 1 to 78.
We are affiliated with IFCA.
Our church auditorium holds 150 and is air conditioned with padded pews.
There is a Grand Piano and a Yamaha Clavinova piano in the auditorium.
The Social hall, on the lower level has a fully functioning kitchen and can seat 100 people.
We are equipped with up to date audio and projection equipment on both levels of the building.
The Lord has enabled us to keep the facility in excellent repair and we are debt free.
We currently support 6 missionaries at the rate of $200 per month each.
We have a successful Men’s Fellowship Breakfast and Bible Study each Saturday in addition to 2 other Bible Studies during the week.
There is approximately ½ acre of open yard adjacent to the church for outdoor activities.
We are located in Indiana County, PA about 2 miles from Blairsville and 45 miles from Pittsburgh.
The cost of living and housing is comparatively lower than other areas.
There is no parsonage with the church.
Currently, there is no one on the payroll. All services needed to operate the church are graciously and enthusiastically provided as ministries by the attendees.
The church is healthy, very unified, eager to grow in the Word of God and praying for the next pastor God would have for us.

In addition to what is stated in our Doctrine Statement, we hold the following theological positions: Church Government. We believe the form of church government that best aligns with Scripture and our Constitution clearly gives final authority to the Congregation. However, a Church Board of Elders and Deacons conduct the monthly business of the church within the confines of a constitution, congregationally approved budget and approved operational policies.

The Candidate

The Pastor shall:

Act as the Chief Elder.
Preach the Bible at all services scheduled for that purpose except for leaves for vacation, illness, emergencies, and other reasons approved by the Board.
Lead in the development of a philosophy of ministry based on Ephesians 4.
Lead in implementing programs and procedures to carry out the teaching of the Bible and of the philosophy of ministry.

The Qualifications

The general qualifications for an elder, as described in 1 Timothy and Titus shall apply to the man in this position.
He must be able to faithfully teach the Word.
He must be able to effectively lead the church in carrying out its duties.
He must have a caring/pastoral heart and able to give Biblical counseling.
He should be extremely adept at using God's word in meeting the needs of the flock.
He must be in agreement with the statement of doctrinal positions of the church.

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STATEMENT OF BELIEF/DOCTRINE

1. The Bible: We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired word, the source of all truth, infallible, complete from beginning to end, to be interpreted literally and not to be added to or taken away from. (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 & Revelation 22:18-19).

2. God the Trinity: We believe that God is the Creator of all things, living and nonliving. (Genesis 1:1, John 1:3) We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (John 14:26) (Matthew 28:19).

3. Jesus Christ: We believe that God the Son, took on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, and offered Himself up as a payment for the world's sin; and that all who trusts in Him will know forgiveness of sin and eternal life. (John 3:16-17, 1 John 2:2 & 1 Timothy 2:3-4).

4. The Holy Spirit: We believe that God the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ; spiritually true believer. He gives us understanding, guidance and convicts the world of sin. The Holy Spirit also seals believers, is an assurance of our salvation and enables us to live a godly life. As believers, we are commanded not to grieve or quench the Holy Spirit. (John 16:7-14, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:30 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22).

5. Mankind and Salvation: We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam's sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and, that man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Genesis 1:26-27 & Ephesians 2:1-3,12).

*We believe that we are deserving of an eternal life of punishment but, through faith in Christ, we are saved. This is freely given to those that believe in Him. (Romans 3:22-26 & Romans 6:23).

*We believe that we are saved only by God’s Grace and that we cannot perform any works or deeds to earn salvation. It is a free gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8-9).

*We believe that “positional sanctification” or justification takes place at the moment a person makes a contrite profession of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. From that moment on we are to become more like Christ daily and dedicate our lives to the Lord’s will. Sanctification is the process of becoming more holy throughout the life of the believer until death, or until Christ comes, at which time sanctification will be complete when we see Jesus Christ face to face. (Romans 12:1, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:23 & Colossians 3:8-11).

6. Christ’s Church: We believe that the Church, which is the body and the espoused bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all true believers of this present age (Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 5:25-27 & 1 Corinthians 12:12-14).

*We believe that the authority for the establishment and continuance of local assemblies is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:28-32 & 1 Timothy 3).

7. Heaven and Hell: We believe in a literal Heaven and a literal Hell. Heaven is the glorious home in which all of Christ's saints (true believers) will abide in the presence of God eternally. Hell is a place of great physical, mental, and emotional pain, and is the eternal residence of all who reject the authority of God and His Savior, Jesus Christ. (Revelation 4:1-11 & Revelation 20:14-15).

8. Spiritual Gifts: We believe that as followers in Christ, we are given spiritual gifts from God. God gives each believer different spiritual gifts according to His will, but for the common purpose of serving one Lord because as a believer in Christ, we are all of one Body (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).

*We believe that “speaking in tongues” and he “sign gifts” were used to authenticate the early church and gradually passed away as the New Testament was completed (1Corinthians 14:2, 1Corinthians14:21-22, 1 Corinthians 13:8).

9. Angels and Demons: We believe that Angels are created beings sent forth by God to minister to the saints (true believers) (Luke 4:10).

*We believe that Satan was a created angel who sinned, was judged and took many angels with him (Isaiah 14:12-15).

*The fallen angels are now in active opposition to God and His work in this world. Satan is the great enticer and deceiver, the accuser of the brethren, whose end, along with the other fallen angels, is the lake of fire (2 Peter 2:4 & Revelation 20:7-10).

10. Future Events: We believe in the rapture and that Jesus Christ will return again at the appointed time to gather His church. This event begins the Great Tribulation on earth which is to last seven years. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 14:1-4 & Romans 14:10-12).

* We believe that all believers in Christ will appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ. We believe this takes place after the rapture ( 2 Corinthians 5:10).

11. Marriage and Family: We believe that God decreed marriage and family (Gen 2.18-25). Marriage is the union of one man, who was born as a male from physical birth, and one woman, who is born as a female from physical birth, for life (Gen 2.24; Mal 2:16; Mark 10.8-9. Because the Bible defines marriage so clearly, we reject any effort to redefine marriage as between two of the same gender (natural or changed) or involving animals, children or other things (Rom 1.18-32).

· We believe that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography or any attempt to change one's sex, or disagreement with one's biological sex, is sinful and offensive to God.

· We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

· We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity.

· Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of the church.

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Grace Bible Chapel, Black Lick, PA – Senior Pastor

STATEMENT OF BELIEF/DOCTRINE