Position: Head Pastor Location: Goodman Baptist Church

Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and sound doctrinal guidance rooted in extensive biblical knowledge.
• Conduct in-depth scriptural study and research to effectively address questions from the congregation.
• Lead weekly worship services and coordinate with the choir leader to ensure meaningful, well-structured services.
• Oversee and execute Pastoral Care ministries, including: 1) Hospital and home visitation 2) Counseling for individuals, couples, and families 3) Funeral services and support for grieving families 4) Wedding ceremonies and premarital counseling
• Support and supervise existing ministry staff, including the part-time youth minister and volunteer church secretary.
• Provide administrative leadership to ensure smooth church operations, including planning, organizing, and managing church programs, calendars, and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with deacons, committees, and ministry teams to establish and execute church goals, policies, and outreach strategies.
• Manage or oversee administrative tasks such as communication, budgeting input, and general coordination of church functions.
• Engage actively in outreach efforts within the local community to build relationships and encourage church growth.
• Represent the church with professionalism and compassion in all community interactions. Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of biblical text, theology, and Baptist doctrine.
• Demonstrated ability to research scripture effectively and communicate clear, Bible-based answers.
• Prior experience in pastoral leadership, including preaching, teaching, and shepherding a congregation.
• Experience in pastoral care, including visitation, counseling, funerals, and weddings.
• Proven administrative and organizational skills within a church or ministry context.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse individuals and families.
• A heart for outreach and community involvement.
• Ability to collaborate with and support existing church staff and volunteers.