First Baptist Church, Gatesville, TX is currently seeking to call an interim pastor. Interested, qualified parties should submit a current resume and three professional references to [email protected]. Prospective selected applicants will be required to submit to a background and credit check before a final offer of employment can be given. The selected applicant will enter a covenant with the church for a period of one year, or until a permanent pastor is called and in place. If no permanent pastor has been called within a year, the covenant may be extended. The covenant may be terminated at will with a 48-hour notice.

Qualifications:

Licensed (Ordained) minister in the Southern Baptist denomination.Minimum of one year of pastoral experience.

General Responsibilities:

1. To provide the congregation a sense of stability in leadership.

To be the primary preacher, providing consistent quality Bible teaching through sermons on Sunday, and Bible study on Wednesday evenings.To cooperate with the Deacon chair to fill the pulpit on dates that he will not be available.To lead the ministerial staff, ensuring that they are able to minister joyfully and effectively in alignment with the church vision.To help address any issues or problems as necessary to make the church more attractive to, and prepared for, permanent pastoral candidates.To ensure adequate pastoral care of the congregation. He will work with the staff, deacons and volunteers to ensure that shepherding, visitation, baptism, ministry, and counseling needs are addressed. He will be available to coordinate or officiate weddings or funerals services when requested by the respective church member(s). To work with the Worship Leader and team for planning and delivery of Sunday Morning Worship.To provide ongoing evaluation of the general church health and help develop action plans for correction or improvement.Specific Responsibilities:

1. To assist the committees and staff in the pastoral search and transition process as requested and schedule permits.

To attend all leadership meetings and participate as requested and schedule permits.To provide counsel regarding leadership issues as requested and schedule permits.To uphold the integrity, doctrines, values, statement of faith, constitution, and by-laws of the church at all times. Failure in any of these areas may result in termination with no severance to be paid.Reporting Structure and Authority:

1. The Interim Pastor operates under the authority of, and reports to, the Personnel Committee of the church. As such he has no independent authority except that delegated to him by this Committee.

The Personnel Committee will grant the Interim Pastor the authority necessary to accomplish the responsibilities as listed above.The Interim Pastor will not have the authority to hire or fire; to operate outside of the budget, Constitution, or By-Laws.The Interim Pastor is not a member of the Personnel Committee and will not vote at their meetings. He will however, attend any meetings necessary to provide leadership as requested, and participate fully in all discussions.