Job Overview

The Lead Pastor of Maranatha Bible Church shall be a maturing disciple of Jesus who is dedicated to the study of the Bible, to prayer, and a man who is dedicated to serving Christ in the local church by equipping the saints for the work of ministry.

The following job description is a general outline of the major duties of the Lead Pastor. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nor is the listing of an item below intended to indicate that the Lead Pastor has the exclusive responsibility for that item.

Job Description

Vision and Leadership

• The Lead Pastor will be committed to prayer by seeking God's face to discern the direction that God is calling MBC.
• Encourage a culture of prayer and lifelong discipleship within MBC's congregation and leadership.
• Accountable to the Board of Elders and will attend Elder meetings to provide and receive input and feedback.
• Lead, supervise, and coach pastoral staff and ministry directors in all areas of ministry.

Preaching and Teaching

• The Lead Pastor will be the primary Sunday morning communicator and is responsible for preparing and delivering an engaging and relevant weekly sermon, collaborating with the Worship Pastor to unify each Sunday worship experience, and crafting an expository preaching calendar.
• Other qualified men may periodically fill the pulpit under the direction and coaching from the Lead Pastor.
• The Lead Pastor will participate in, and occasionally be asked to lead, Sunday morning Equipping Hour gatherings as availability and desire dictate.

Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral counseling, prayer, and support to individuals and families in times of crisis and need.
• Conduct special events such as weddings, baby dedications, funerals, and baptisms as needed.
• Visit hospitals, nursing homes, and homes of congregation members to offer spiritual care.

Qualifications (equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Biblically qualified as an elder, in keeping with 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Aligns theologically with MBC's Beliefs and Purpose
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership.
• Strong preaching and teaching skills, able to communicate Biblical truths in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated ability to cast vision, lead, and mentor a staff and congregation with love, compassion, and humility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Proficient in church administration, including budgeting, planning, and organizational leadership.
• Committed to growing in personal discipleship to Jesus and ongoing professional development.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, Biblical studies, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.