Senior Pastor

Principle Function: The Senior Pastor is responsible to the church for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, teaching the Bible, pastoral care ministries in the church and community, administrative leadership in all areas of church life, and administration of the paid staff.

Staff Relationship: The Senior Pastor shall be responsible for the administration of the church staff on a day to day basis and may call on the Personnel Committee as necessary. The Personnel Committee shall be the responsible supervisor of the Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities:

1. He is the spiritual leader and overseer of the congregation.
2. Lead in planning and conducting the worship services, prepare and deliver sermons, lead in observance of ordinances and other special services.
3. Provide administrative leadership for the total church program.
4. Lead the staff and the church in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.
5. Proclaim the gospel and lead the church in proclaiming the gospel to the church and community.
6. Conduct funerals and perform wedding ceremonies.
7. Act as moderator of business meetings.
8. Work with the deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities; train and lead the deacons in deacon ministries.
9. Recommend and advise on the selection of all staff members and determining their duties.
10. When needed, give supervision to other members of the church staff.
11. Serve as the primary staff adviser for the Committee OnCommittees, Policy Committee, Personnel Committee, Missions Team, and the Long Range Planning Team.
12. Serve as a chairman of the church council or designate a chairman.
13. Cooperate with associational, state, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; keep the church informed of denominational development; represent the church in civic matters.

Staff Liaison:

The Senior Pastor serves as the primary staff liaison for committees or teams in their planning, discussing, organizing, and implementing matters related to the church’s spiritual, administrative, and ministerial aspects. These currently include:

1. Committee On Committees
2. Policy Committee
3. Personnel Committee
4. Missions Team
5. Long Range Planning Team
6. Church Council (as chairman or designate

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter, resume, statement of faith, and references here.

No phone calls or email submissions will be accepted regarding this position.