The LeRoy Independent Baptist Church (LIBC) is currently seeking God’s will for a new man to fill the office of Pastor. Our current pastor will retire in the spring of 2025 after over 18 years of ministry here.

Our Pulpit Committee is accepting resumes from prospective candidates beginning August 1, 2024.

LIBC is in southwestern Bradford County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles from the New York State border. The church building sits in the rural community of LeRoy, 8 miles east of Canton off Route 414. Our website is www.leroyindependentbaptist.org. Note that LIBC is not a King James only church.

Brief Description:

Full-time position. 

The pastor shall be a believer in, and a preacher of, the Gospel and the fundamental doctrines of faith as held by this church. He shall meet the qualifications of a bishop as described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. He will take the oversight of the church in spiritual things as a shepherd would his flock. His special duties are preaching the Gospel, administering the ordinances, visiting the sick and elderly, and building up the church, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity.

Following are the characteristics of the ideal candidate.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry, Bible Theology, or a related field gained through an accredited Christian college or seminary is helpful, though candidates with other combinations of training and/or experience will be considered. At least five to ten years of experience as a Pastor or Associate Pastor is preferred though other amounts of experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: enthusiasm about missions outreach; the ability to cast a vision for the future of the church ministry and its growth; ability to work with others and communicate with all age groups; humble; approachable; loves people; has a deep understanding of God’s Word and knows how to communicate it clearly; ability to preach and teach the scriptures in an engaging way; connected to the community; and interest in outreach to local youth and families.

Those interested in this position should send their resume along with a cover letter describing why they are the ideal candidate for Pastor of LeRoy Independent Baptist Church. Please mail this material to Matthew Carl, 10097 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724; or email info@leroyindependentbaptist.org. No phone calls please. 

The Pulpit Committee will consider resumes and respond by letter to all submissions in the order received.