Fellowship Bible Church is seeking a dynamic and spiritually mature Senior Pastor. This individual will be responsible for delivering Biblically sound, engaging, and relevant sermons, leading church staff in meetings and prayer times, and providing pastoral care to our congregation. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for God’s Word, a passion for teaching, the ability to lead a staff team with healthy interpersonal relationships, and the heart to show compassion to all people, regardless of cultural backgrounds.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Fellowship Bible Church’s Elder Board
Supervises: Fellowship Bible Church staff
Relates to and encourages: Volunteers and members of the congregation
Required Education & Experience
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Undergraduate Degree - Required
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Seminary Degree - Strongly Preferred
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Ordination by a church of like faith and order strongly preferred
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in general ministry leadership preferred
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Minimum of 5 years full-time experience in this/related role preferred
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Minimum of 5 years of staff/team leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated effectiveness and a teachable spirit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
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In conjunction with the Elder Board, set strategic goals and plans for the church
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Attend and participate in Elder Board meetings
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Provide leadership for the church staff and volunteer leaders
Preaching
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Serve as the primary teacher for the worship services
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Plan the preaching schedule, develop new messages, and coordinate substitute teachers and preaching on special events.
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Partner with the Worship and A/V teams to coordinate all aspects of the worship services
Community Outreach
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Initiate and execute strategies to develop deeper ties with the local community
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Build relationships with other ministries and churches to become a partner and resource in the Pearland/Alvin/Friendswood area
Church Strategic Plans and Initiatives
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Help identify, recruit, develop, and coach key ministry leaders and staff
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In collaboration with the Elder Board and staff, cast vision and provide oversight and care for ministries
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Coordinate with the Missions team to enable local as well as global engagement opportunities
General Pastoral Duties
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Model Fellowship Bible Church’s mission, vision, values, and a lifestyle of personal discipleship at work and in the community
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Attend leadership and team meetings
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Attend Pastor/Minister retreats
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Be available for counseling
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Be proactive in conflict mediation, resolution and reconciliation
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Teach in small group settings as needed
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Perform weddings, dedications, baptisms, visitations, and funerals as needed and requested
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Attend other church events as needed
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
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Meets Elder character qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1), including a healthy marriage and family, as applicable
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Ability to effectively lead the team toward quality decision-making & vision implementation
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Ability to mentor and train staff and ministry leaders
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Experienced in personal discipleship
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Effective interpersonal, pastoral, and relational skills
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Fellowship Bible Church member (as soon as practical after joining staff)
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Theological perspective that is Gospel-centered and grace-oriented
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Committed to the Constitution, Doctrinal Statement, Mission, Values, and Vision
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Proven, effective teaching and public speaking gift/ability
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Ability to teach academic theology at a lay level
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Proven ability to submit to and implement policies decided by the Board of Elders
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Displays a spirit of gratitude, hope, and joy in everyday life.