Senior Pastor Role OverviewThe Senior Pastor serves as the shepherd of the church by providing spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching, vision-casting, and pastoral care to the Body of Christ through developing, organizing, training, empowering, and supporting members, leadership, and community at the church as the congregation strives to live out its purpose.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement the vision, resources, and pathway for shepherding the body of Christ towards consistent forward moving spiritual steps
• Serve as the primary teacher of Scripture to the congregation by planning, leading and conducting vibrant worship services through preparation and delivery of sermons that proclaim the Word of God
• Cooperate with the local association, Florida state convention, and Southern Baptist Convention leadership in matters of mutual interest and concerns
• Articulate the vision and mission of the church to the congregation and serve as the inspirational leader of the Church Leadership discipling the members to develop their spiritual growth
• Champion church growth by supporting missions both locally and globally
• Lead, shepherd, develop and nurture relationships with pastoral and church staff
• Provide pastoral care through counseling, hospital and home visits, and coordination with other church members to bring encouragement
• Encouraging God's people in the fullness of Christ through church ceremonies, communion, baptisms, baby dedications, weddings, and funerals
• Model the qualifications of a church leader by maintaining biblical integrity in all things through humility and putting the needs of others above one's own
• Disciple and mentor current and future leaders for ministry within the church
• Lead all pastoral and staff meetings
• Commit to participation in church activities, events, and fellowships
• Seek to reconcile relationships and promote unity within the church
• Contribute toward the development and execution of a fiscally responsible budget in accordance with the financial policies of the church
• Pursue professional and personal growth and practice spiritual disciplines

RequirementsThe following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:

Education & Experience

• Post-graduate degree from an accredited Southern Baptist Seminary or other institution whose teachings are consistent with the Southern Baptist Faith and Message
• Minimum coursework of one year's study of Greek and one year's study of Hebrew is strongly preferred
• 10 years proven ministerial leadership and pastoral experience at a comparable church preferred
• 3+ years experience in a Senior Pastor role preferred
• Experience in innovative, missional growth of a church or ministry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Well-balanced leadership and delegation skills
• Aptitude for administration, overseeing personnel and processes
• Equipped with the ability to work without close supervision
• Skilled in listening effectively and communicating clearly
• Possess organizational skills
• Tech savvy, computer literate
• Skills to plan, implement, and analyze
• Proficiency in planning and adhering to a budget