Senior Pastor

Job Overview

First Baptist Church of Moravia is a small, Baptist congregation seeking a faithful, humble, and spiritually mature man to serve as Pastor. The Pastor, along with the elders, will shepherd the congregation through the faithful expository preaching and teaching of God's Word, provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care, equip members for ministry, and help guide the church in fulfilling the Great Commission within our local community and beyond.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear calling to pastoral ministry, a commitment to historic Baptist doctrine, and a heart for shepherding a close-knit rural congregation.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching and Teaching

• Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God with theological depth, clarity, and practical application.
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons for weekly worship services.
• Along with the leadership, lead or oversee Bible studies, prayer meetings, discipleship, and ministry efforts.

1. Spiritual Leadership and Shepherding

• Along with the leadership, provide spiritual oversight and direction for the congregation.
• Provide pastoral counseling, visitation, and care (including hospital and home visits).
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and observance of the Lord's Supper.

1. Church Leadership and Administration

• Work collaboratively with leadership.
• Along with leadership, provide vision and direction consistent with Scripture and the church's mission.
• Along with leadership, oversee church discipline, when necessary, in accordance with Matthew 18 and church bylaws.
• Support and promote missions and evangelism.

1. Community Engagement

• Develop meaningful relationships within the local community.
• Represent the church in the community with integrity and gospel-centered compassion.
• Encourage and lead evangelistic outreach efforts.