• Application for Pastoral Candidacy

    American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region

  • Thank you for your interest in ministerial placement in the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region. In the Baptist tradition, congregations are free to search for and call their own pastors. In the American Baptist Churches - USA, judicatory regions assist congregations in this sacred task by screening/vetting ministerial candidates for pastoral ministry.

    This application is for clergy seeking consideration for ministerial placement within the ABC - Great Rivers Region. Whether you're already ordained and/or endorsed to serve in the ABC-USA, or you're coming from another denominational tradition, all clergy seeking placement in one of our congregations should complete this application.

    Completion of this application does not, in any way, guarantee employment consideration from any of our congregations. Those decisions are made entirely by our congregations' pastoral search committees. Rather, this application is used to help us ensure a potential pastoral candidate's qualifications for ministerial service in our denomination, informing the prayerful decisions of our pastoral search committees.

    Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this application and/or our pastoral search process.

    Grace + peace,

    Rev. Dr. Rob Kirbach

    Associate Executive Minister

    American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region

    rob@abcgrr.org, (217) 726-7366 x13.

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  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement

  • Please select the option that best describes your ecclesiastical endorsement status*
  • Are you already endorsed for pastoral placement in the American Baptist Churches - USA?*
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  • Academic Qualifications

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  • Recent Employment History

  • May we contact these employers to verify your employment history?*

  • References

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  • Denominational Compatibility

  • The American Baptist Churches USA is a diverse denominational community rooted in the historic Baptist tradition and committed to freedom of conscience, congregational autonomy, cooperative ministry, and the full inclusion of both women and men in the life and leadership of the church.

    This assessment is intended to provide an opportunity for you to articulate your theological convictions, describe your understanding of the American Baptist tradition, and reflect on how your beliefs and practices align with the theological identity, commitments, and diversity of ABC-USA.

    Please respond thoughtfully and candidly to each question, recognizing that the purpose of this assessment is not to require uniformity of theological perspective, but to discern your understanding of and ability to serve faithfully and collaboratively within the American Baptist tradition.

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  • Covenant and Code of Ethics for Ministerial Leaders of American Baptist Churches

    The American Baptist Churches USA has established a code of ethics for ministers that articulates the ethical responsibilities, professional standards, and commitments expected of those serving in pastoral and ministerial leadership. This code provides guidance for maintaining integrity, accountability, appropriate professional boundaries, and ethical conduct in the practice of ministry.

    As part of the pastoral search process, all candidates are expected to read and thoughtfully consider the Covenant and Code of Ethics for Ministerial Leaders of American Baptist Churches.

    Click here to view the Covenant and Code of Ethics for Ministerial Leaders of American Baptist Churches, USA.

  • Having read and considered the Covenant and Code of Ethics for Ministerial Leaders of American Baptist Churches, can you affirm and commit to abide by its principles and ethical standards in good conscience? Such affirmation and commitment are required for consideration for employment in this pastoral position.*
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  • Self-Disclosures and Employment Eligibility Verification

  • Are you a citizen and/or legally authorized to work in the United States of America?*
  • Have you ever been charged with or convicted of child abuse, sexual offense(s), fraud, and/or domestic violence in either criminal, civil, or ecclesiastical action?*
  • Have you been charged with or convicted of any other crime, felony or misdemeanor?*
  • Is there any ethical or moral conduct in your background that might reduce or hinder the effectiveness of your ministry?*
  • Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and Social Security verification as a condition of employment?*

  • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION OF TRUTHFULNESS AND DISCLOSURE


    I hereby certify that all information, statements, representations, and disclosures provided by me in this employment application, accompanying documents, personal interviews, and any other materials submitted in connection with my application for employment are true, accurate, complete, and made in good faith.

    I acknowledge that knowingly providing false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent information; making material misrepresentations; falsifying credentials, references, employment history, or other qualifications; or intentionally concealing material facts relevant to my application may constitute fraud, dishonesty, or other unlawful conduct.

    I understand that any such conduct may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, termination of employment, and, where applicable, civil liability, criminal penalties, or other legal consequences under applicable law.

    I further acknowledge that I have an affirmative responsibility to disclose material information requested in the application and to correct any material inaccuracies or omissions discovered before or during the employment process.

    By signing below, I affirm that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to this certification. I understand that my signature constitutes my acknowledgment that the foregoing statements are true and that I accept responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the information I have provided.

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