The Pulpit Committee of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church of Oakland, California is actively recruiting for the next Pastor of the congregation.

The Committee feels that God has already selected the chosen Pastor and will reveal him through this process. He will be a born-again, anointed, spirit-filled leader who is thoroughly versed in the Scripture and rooted in sound Bible doctrine; a man of integrity and Christian character, exhibiting the love and compassion of Christ, walking in holiness, anointed by God in areas of ordering worship, administering the ordinances, preaching/teaching the Word of God, passionate about winning the lost for Christ, eagerly accepting and understanding the pastoral care of the flock and the work of the ministry.

It is important and preferred that applicants be married, possessing the administrative skills to appropriate church support and staff members as outlined by God in 1 Timothy 3:1-11 and Titus 1:7-9; have a sense of Godly calling and gifting (Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11) exhibit a Christ-like attitude of servant leadership (John 13, Mark 10:42-45) a desire to shepherd/lead God's people with humility, grace and accountability, love the Lord, His Word and His people with passion.

Strong skills in finance and budget management are necessary to assist Trustees in planning, preparation and execution of our annual church budget.

Anyone directed by the Holy Spirit to apply is encouraged to respond to this calling.

In addition to your introductory cover letter of interest, please submit the following:

1. An updated resume with cover letter;

2. An audio or video DVD of one of your sermons;

3. Supply four references, one of which must be from a Pastor;

4. Send information regarding your ordination and schools of higher education which you have attended, along with copies of any 

 certificates, diplomas and degrees;

5. Please send any other relevant information you deem necessary to better inform the Pulpit Committee of your qualifications for 

 this calling.

Please Note: Only completed resume packages that are sent by certified mail will be considered. In addition, please be advised that a thorough background screening check will be performed on each finalist. 

Please send all resumes Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to:

 Harmony Missionary Baptist Church

 4113 Telegraph Avenue

 Oakland, CA 94609-2405

 Phone: (510) 655-2315

 Email: harmonybc@sbcglobal.net

On 6/19/10 the Youth In Action Ministry sponsored a trip to Magic Mountain and they all had a blast.  Special thanks to Pastor A.L. Cobbs, Sr. for allowing this trip to take place, Dea. Phil Frost, Sis. Yvonne Cobbs-Bey, Bro. Trayvon Woods and all of the others who helped to chaperon this event.

Pictures are posted on the website under Photos, Youth in Action & Youth Department.