Senion Pastor

Tioga Independent Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church whose church bylaws state that the church is to have “a traditional-style worship service,” which means we sing traditional hymnal songs, with just a piano.  We don’t use a praise band. 

Some of the Pastor’s Duties and Qualifications according to the church bylaws:

1. The word Pastor means a shepherd or spiritual overseer.  The Scriptures refer to the office commonly called Pastor, as Elder, or Bishop. I Timothy 3:1-5, I Peter 5:1-4, I Thessalonians 5:12-13, Hebrews 13:7-17, and Acts 2:28, are examples of such and show clearly that the Pastor is to oversee and supervise the affairs of the Church.  He shall not only have the general supervision of the Church but shall have unrestricted liberty in presenting any matter he deems necessary to the Church for its consideration and instruction.
2. I Timothy 3:1-6 and Titus 1:7-9 give the qualifications of the Pastor.  The life of the Pastor and his family should be an example of Godliness and Spirituality.  They should not indulge in worldly or sinful practices which would tend to weaken the testimony of the Church (I Thessalonians 5:22).  No one who is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors, drugs, or tobacco in any form, who belongs to a secret society, who brings disrepute upon his ministry through sinful language, practice, or association shall be considered for Pastor or having fallen into such be retained as Pastor, if such a course is persisted in (Romans 12:1-2, II Corinthians 6:11-18 ).
3. No divorced person shall be the Pastor of this Church (Matthew 5:32, 19:4-6, I Timothy 3:2).
4. No person shall be considered for the office or serve as Pastor of this Church whose beliefs and teachings are not in accordance with the Articles of Faith as set forth by this Church.
5. No Woman shall be considered for nor serve as Pastor of this Church.

Please submit your resume and credentials to:

Pastor Search Committee
Tioga Independent Baptist Church
2928 Shreveport Hwy.
Pineville, LA 71360

Or by emailing your resume and credentials to Sis. Chris Eding at tinytk142@yahoo.com.