JOB DESCRIPTION: The Preaching/Teaching Pastor is responsible to Crossroads Connection Church for providing spiritual and administrative leadership in all aspects of church life. By providing direction to the pastoral/church staff and the church council, he will: (1) take primary responsibility for the preaching in all church services, (2) oversee the planning and facilitating of all elements necessary for maintaining quality worship services, ministries and bible studies for all ages; (3) encourage and equip lay ministry teams to fulfill their vision and goals, and; (4) work with the church staff in providing for the shepherding needs of the whole body as we fulfill the church's vision and mission statements.

Personal Qualities:

· The Preaching/Teaching Pastor will have and seek to maintain a healthy, mature and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

· He will strive to have and maintain his own personal study of Scripture.

· He must seek to give ample time to personal and pastoral prayer as the Lord works in and through his life.

· He will watch over and seek to maintain a healthy relationship with his family and to love them as an example to our church family.

· Both in his personal life and public life, he should meet the spiritual, personal, and character qualifications of an elder found in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22

Qualifications: The Preaching/Teaching Pastor shall be a committed Christian whose life will demonstrate the Biblical qualifications of pastor/bishop as outlined in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-10. His beliefs shall be consistent with Crossroads Connection Church's Statement of Beliefs and the Baptist Faith and Message, and his walk with God will exemplify the teachings of the New Testament. He will testify a clear sense of God's call to the pastoral ministry and strong sense of God's leadership to pastor this church. He will be able to teach doctrinally-sound sermons to the church in a manner that helps individuals grow in a practical knowledge of God and themselves resulting in a life glorifying to God. He should have a combination of formal education and demonstrate experience in pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities:

· Seek always to be a Christ-like example.

· Prepare for and preach/teach the Word of God in each service and lead in observing the ordinances.

· Faithfully study the Scriptures and be prepared to teach the Word of God through expository and topical messages as the Lord may lead him.

· Oversee all ministry areas to ensure effective functioning.

· Work closely with leaders as they plan and prepare for each Sunday morning service and all special services throughout the year.

· Cooperate with associational, state and other denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; serve in denominational positions when appropriate; represent the church in community and civic matters; and keep the church informed about matters that affect its life and work.

· Encourage and equip ministry leaders in accomplishing specified goals and objectives.

· Arrange for pulpit supply in case of absence.

· Help the church identify and use each member's gifts in ministry.

· Hold and/or arrange Biblical counseling, perform wedding ceremonies; and conduct funerals.

· Serve as church moderator to lead in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total program of the church.

· Lead the congregation to engage in a daily walk with God and be submissive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit in all things.

· Lead out in visitation ministry of church members and prospects.

· Help to facilitate compliance with church by-laws, constitution and operating procedures.

Work Schedule:

The Teaching/Preaching Pastor is expected to personally teach during all Sunday morning services and help develop the Wednesday night services. They are expected to be bi-vocational with salary to be discussed upon interview.

How to respond:

Please submit your resume to Crossroads Connection Church

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