Job Overview
This is a full-time position reporting to the Lead Pastor. The Pastor of Ministries and Operations assists the Lead Pastor in strengthening the spiritual health, unity and engagement of the congregation as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church. This position provides pastoral care, coordinates churchwide ministries, and assumes selected administrative responsibilities.
A candidate for this position will align with the vision and values of First Baptist Wimberley as follows:
OUR VISION – FBCW exists to Magnify Christ and Share the Gospel in our homes, the Wimberley Valley and beyond.
OUR CORE VALUES – Our Core Values define our unique identity, guide decision-making and direct ministry actions. They are founded in the Great Commission – to make disciples – and expressed by the Great Commandment – to love God and love others. When we embrace these Core Values, which form and shape our attitudes and actions, we....
GLORIFY GOD by...
-Trusting God's Word
-Worshipping in Spirit and Truth
-Living surrendered lives
ABIDE IN CHRIST by...
-Praying in all circumstances
-Walking in the Spirit
-Displaying a transformed heart and mind
CONNECT IN COMMUNITY by...
-Creating authentic relationships
-Serving inside and outside the walls
-Engaging the culture
MULTIPLY DISCIPLES by...
-Growing a passionate zeal for the gospel
-Developing intentional discipleship
-Building Christ-Centered homes
Job Description
Personal and Professional Characteristics:
• As a member of the elder team, possess strong Christian character and work ethic
(demonstrate the qualifications of a pastor found in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3)
• Maintain a vibrant faith and love relationship with Christ through personal Bible study,
prayer, evangelism, service, and other spiritual disciplines
• Align fully with the church's statement of faith, mission, vision and governing documents
• Ability to preach, teach, coordinate ministries, and lead volunteers
• Strong communication, organizational, relational and conflict-resolution skills
• Previous pastoral, church staff, ministry leadership, or administrative experience
• Lead by example in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ in our community and making
disciples who make disciples to the ends of the earth
Primary Objectives:
• Shepherd with the Lead Pastor and elders in establishing, reviewing and maintaining the
missional alignment and overall direction of the church
• Preach as scheduled by the Lead Pastor
• Promote congregational unity, spiritual growth, active participation in worship,
discipleship, Bible study, service, missions, and fellowship
• Maintain clear channels of communication with the Lead Pastor, ministry staff and elders
in order to implement the plans and decisions for the church
• Assist ministry leaders with planning, goal setting, volunteer recruitment & training
• Lead in various worship gatherings, Bible studies, and discipleship opportunities while
supporting evangelism, outreach, missions, and small group ministries
• Assist the Lead Pastor in coordinating staff priorities and churchwide responsibilities
• Help organize staff meetings, prepare agenda when requested, and track appropriate
follow-up.
• Assist ministry leaders in preparing ministry plans, budgets, timelines, and execution
• Encourage cooperation and communication among ministry staff, elders, the deacon
ministry, committees, and volunteers
• Help implement church policies, procedures, programs, and projects
• Direct the use and care of the church's facilities through lay leaders, contractors and
volunteers, so that people are loved and Jesus is worshipped
• Assist with facility use, event logistics, and risk management and emergency planning
• Ensure the church membership and assimilation process is properly supported by the
Office Manager
• Work with the Lead Pastor, elders, ministry staff, and lay leaders in developing longterm
ministry partnerships, both home and abroad
Notice: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.