Pastor

Position Overview

Title: Senior Pastor
Position Type: Full-Time (or Bi-Vocational depending on local housing costs)
Denominational Alignment: Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), local Baptist Association, and State Convention; adheres to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
Core Qualifications & Standards

Biblical Qualifications: Meets the spiritual standards outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies or Theology but Not required.
Experience: 3+ years of pastoral experience or assistant pastoral leadership in an SBC church context.
Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Worship Leadership

Proclaim the expositional preaching of God's Word during Sunday morning and midweek services.
Administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Lead order of service planning in coordination with volunteer worship leaders.
2. Pastoral Care & Discipleship

Provide visitation to shut-ins, hospitalized members, and families in crisis.
Officiate weddings, funerals, and conduct initial pastoral counseling.
Oversee Sunday School and small group curriculum choices across age groups.
3. Administration & Lay Leadership

Moderate church business meetings and work alongside the Deacon Body and administrative committees.
Manage daily church operations, facility oversight, and budget adherence alongside the treasurer.
Encourage cooperative giving through the SBC Cooperative Program and local association initiatives.
4. Evangelism & Community Outreach

Equip members to share their faith within the local community.
Lead local mission opportunities and welcome visitors into church life.