UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION (BIVOCATIONAL)

LEADING:

· Plan and conduct the worship service: including preparing and delivering the sermons and leading the observance of ordinances.

· Lead the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.

· Leading in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total program of the church.

· Attend council and committee meetings, and work with the deacons, church officers, and the councils as they perform their responsibilities.

· Cooperate with associational, state, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern, and keep the church informed of denominational development.

PASTORAL CARE:

· Extend care to individuals or families through one-on-one contact

· Visits individuals who are in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound

· Stay in contact with those who are recovering at home

· Contact prospective members

· Contact those who have become inactive in church

· Contact people experiencing crisis or spiritual needs

· Guide people in times of anxiety, confusion, and doubt

· Be available for individual or family counseling

· Be there for people during times of celebration and times of grief

· Visit or contact individuals who are having diagnostic tests or procedures and support the family

· Involve couples in pre-marriage counseling

· Perform marriage ceremonies

· Visit families that have lost a loved one

· Officiate funeral services

· Maintain 20 hours minimum office hours (flexible as approved by deacons) at the church

· Other responsibilities as needed.

SALARY: