Full-time Lead Pastor – Faith Baptist Church – Covington, VA
Job Overview
Seeking a full-time lead pastor for an independent Baptist Church in Covington, Virginia. Faith Baptist Church is a local body of approximately 150-200 members, united by faith in Christ, who are enjoying fellowship, spiritual growth, and worship as we wait to see who the Lord brings to join us as our lead pastor.
Job Description
Summary: The role of the Pastor is to work with the Deacon Team in overseeing the life and direction of the church. The Pastor will have a firm grasp on the vision and mission of the church and lead staff and lay speakers/teachers to develop and support ministries and programs that further the kingdom of God and the mission of the church.
I. Knowledge, Skills, and Character a. Pastoral ministry experience b. Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible c. Show impartiality, patience and perseverance d. Able to communicate effectively e. Must be fiscally responsible
II. Pastoral Care of the Members a. Spiritual – leadership through the preaching and teaching of God's word with sound Biblical doctrine and in agreement with Faith Baptist Church Articles of Faith. i. Responsible for preaching/teaching at all worship services and ensure a substitute when unable to speak ii. Responsible to discuss with Deacons and carry out church discipline in accordance with biblical principles iii. Responsible for the overall ministry planning and staff coordination by developing goals and defining responsibilities for those serving in these areas. May include weekly staff meetings, monthly deacon and/or trustee meetings b. Education – leadership through oversight of the adult, teen and children's ministries with the teachers. Assist the deacons in ensuring lessons taught align with church doctrine. Provide support, guidance and ideas aligning with the mission of the church to foster personal spiritual growth, community and service within the small group setting. c. Emotional – leadership through supporting and understanding the needs of the membership in joyous, difficult and sorrowful life events by displaying compassion and empathy through listening, counseling, encouragement and serving. d. Conflict Resolution – leadership by acting as a mediator between members, families, etc. to resolve differences/quarrels through a biblically supported process with the goal of restoring unity in the church, among brothers and sisters in Christ and the family unit.
III. Community a. Build and support community within the church by attending and developing fellowship and service activities that will foster unity throughout the body of Christ. b. Build and support community outside of the church, by protecting personal testimony through life lived and by supporting and developing outreach ministries to serve the community. Showing God's love and grace through evangelistic events both planned and unplanned.
IV. Administration a. Oversee the daily operational needs of the church through staff management b. Work conjointly with deacons, trustees and church staff in budgeting and expenditure reporting
V. Compensation This is a full-time position. In addition to salary, compensation may include health insurance, automobile allowance, book allowance, conference allowance and limited paid sick days.