On behalf of the of the Pastoral Search Committee of Lake Avenue Baptist Church, I heartily welcome you to our Search Process! Lake Avenue Baptist Church, in Rochester, New York, is searching for a Senior Pastor for our progressive, multi-cultural and welcoming & affirming American Baptist Church. We would be delighted to have you join us during this time of discernment and decision.

To learn more about us, please explore this web site and follow the links below: Church Profile, Position Description, and Introductory Questions. The first two links lead you to more in-depth information about who we are as a congregation and who we are searching for as our Senior Pastor. The last link takes you to Introductory Questions to which you are asked to respond and submit in order to be considered as an applicant in our search process.

Again, a warm welcome to you as an inquirer!  If your own discernment process leads you to apply, please send us: (A) your resume and/or ministerial profile as compiled by the American Baptist placement service (or your denominational service); and (B) your responses to the Introductory Questions. These materials should be sent by email to [email protected], or if necessary, via the U.S. Postal Service to: LABC Search, ABC Regional Office, 1100 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620.

Please note the following: pay particular attention to the ordination and education requirements for applicants. These are not negotiable. Also note the due date for submission of application material is March 15, 2011. If at any point in your discernment process questions arise, please do not hesitate to be in touch with us via our dedicated email address provided above.

Meanwhile and amid all, we pray God’s blessing on you, and we ask for your prayers as we undertake this task on behalf of Lake Avenue Baptist Church.

In Christ’s service,
Melanie Duguid May, Chair
LABC Pastor Search Committee