Job Overview

• Primary Role: Provide spiritual leadership, preach/teach the Word of God, lead worship services, administer ordinances (baptism, communion), and shepherd the congregation.

• Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and deliver weekly sermons

  • Provide pastoral care (counseling, hospital visits, weddings, funerals)

  • Oversee church vision, mission, and ministry strategy

  • Lead staff, deacons, and ministry leaders

  • Represent the church in the community

Job Description

Position Title: PastorReports to: Church Congregation / Deacon BoardEmployment Type: Full-time (or part-time, if applicable)

Position Summary

The Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church, responsible for preaching, teaching, shepherding, and equipping the congregation to grow in faith and live out the mission of the church. The Pastor provides vision, leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight in accordance with the teachings of the Bible and the Baptist faith tradition.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

• Preach Biblically sound sermons at regular worship services.

• Lead Bible studies, discipleship training, and other teaching ministries.

• Administer ordinances (Baptism and the Lord's Supper) in accordance with Baptist doctrine.

Pastoral Care

• Provide spiritual counseling, encouragement, and prayer support.

• Visit members who are sick, hospitalized, bereaved, or in need.

• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other special services.

Leadership & Vision

• Cast and communicate a clear, Biblically grounded vision for the church.

• Work with church leadership (deacons, trustees, ministry leaders) to set goals and implement ministries.

• Mentor and equip members for service and leadership.

Administration

• Oversee church staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.

• Collaborate with the deacon board and committees for church governance.

• Ensure proper stewardship of church finances, facilities, and resources.

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Ordination or willingness to pursue ordination in the Baptist tradition.

• Strong knowledge of the Bible and ability to communicate it effectively.

• Experience in pastoral leadership, preaching, and shepherding a congregation.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, or related field (Master of Divinity preferred).

Personal Expectations

• Live a life of integrity and moral character consistent with Biblical standards.

• Model servant leadership and a Christ-like attitude in ministry and personal life.

• Demonstrate compassion, humility, and a heart for evangelism and discipleship.