Job Overview
First Baptist Church
12 Brookside Drive
Danville, PA 17821
www.dfbc.life
570-275-1511
With the pending retirement of our Lead Pastor, we are beginning the search to fill his position. The man
chosen to fill this opening needs to be a solid Bible preacher and teacher and must be willing to share
the pulpit with our other pastoral staff. We also want someone who will live in Danville or the
surrounding area and be involved in the community. This person needs to have good people skills, be
self-motivated and be a humble servant of God. In our search for a Lead Pastor, we would prefer a
seminary graduate with 5 + years of pastoral experience but will consider a graduate of a Bible College
with equivalent experience. Most of all we are looking for a spiritually mature man who meets the
qualifications for an elder as outlined in the Scriptures (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4).
Job Description
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
DANVILLE, PA
Job Description ~ Lead Pastor
I. Purpose:
To give professional full-time leadership to the congregation of First Baptist Church, its
ministries, administration and fellowship as stated in Article II of the Constitution and By-Laws
II. Objectives:
A. To provide pastoral leadership and care for the congregation
B. To provide leadership for the administrative tasks and needs of the church
C. To oversee, mentor, and direct the ministry staff of the church
III. Requirements:
A. Born-again and living a dedicated, separated Christian life
B. If married, his wife should be in full agreement with her husband's desire to serve in this
capacity.
C. Adequate academic and practical ministry experience
D. Agreement with Church Constitution and By-Laws
E. In agreement and participation with Venture Church Network
IV. Authority:
A. The Lead Pastor shall have authority to perform his responsibilities in harmony with the
Constitution of the Church.
B. He shall be respected as one called of the Lord to his ministry, under the Lordship of Jesus
Christ.
V. Accountability:
The Lead Pastor is responsible to the Board of Elders and the Congregation. He maintains a
close working relationship with all boards in order to provide a smooth and harmonious
ministry for the Church.
VI. Work Tasks:
A. Teach and preach the Word of God to the congregation
B. Oversee all aspects of the public worship services
C. Oversee the provision of Pastoral Care for the congregation
D. Oversee funerals and weddings
E. Oversee the ordinances of baptism and communion
F. Attend various board and committee meetings as necessary
G. Preside over staff meetings
H. Chair all congregational meetings or appoint someone to moderate in his absence
J. Advance the First Baptist Church of Danville, PA vision statement of "A community in
Christ, Reaching our community for Christ"