Sandy Ridge Baptist Church's mission is to help people find God and grow their faith, discover their purpose and make a difference with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The members of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, Virginia, a Southern Baptist Church, are in search of an ordained, licensed full-time Pastor to faithfully shepherd our congregation; a man of God who loves and believes the inerrant Word of God; leads with compassion and lives according to biblical teachings.

Pastoral candidates must be equipped to be a teacher, leader, and counselor. Candidates must demonstrate good leadership qualities and good and personable communication skills with all age levels.

Major Duties:

· Provide spiritual leadership to the members of the church

· Prepare weekly services- including sermons and weekly bible studies

· Preach and oversee worship services

· Interpret biblical scripture

· Cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention

· Provide counseling (including crisis situations) according to the Word of God

· Work with Deacons, church officers and committees to develop annual church goals and develop a strategy to fulfill the church's mission and vision.

· Preside as primary officiant for church functions: communion, baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc.

· Represent the church in civic matters

· Visit sick, shut-in members at home, hospital or nursing care facilities

· Provide a caring ministry for those in the church and community

· Lead the church in an effective outreach program to reach the unchurched, inactive or new residents in the community through church activities, etc.

· Minister to prospective members through personal contact

· Have a heart and mind for missions

· Consult with Deacons to fill the pulpit in absences

· Must pass a comprehensive background check

Education:

Seminary or Bible College graduate

Experience:

Experience with a multi-aged congregation-Experience in outreach to grow a congregation

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be based on the candidate's education, experience, and ministry background. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following to: Pastor Search Committee at [email protected]

· A detailed resume including ministry experience and education

· Statement of faith and philosophy of ministry

· At least three references including one pastoral

· Links to recent sermons

Applications will be reviewed prayerfully and in confidence. Selected candidates will be contacted for further interviews.