Full Time Pastor

Position Type

This is a full-time pastoral position.

Biblical And Church Qualifications

The pastor shall be the spiritual leader of the church and shall be accountable to God as the under shepherd and answerable to the church. The pastor shall be a man called of God and shall meet the biblical qualifications set forth in:

• 1 Timothy 3:1–7
• Acts 6:1–8

The pastor will be expected to:

• Provide spiritual leadership
• Help establish and implement the ministries of the church
• Moderate church business meetings
• Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees
• Perform the various duties incumbent to the office of pastor

Desired Qualifications And Characteristics

• A godly man with strong biblical convictions
• Biblically sound in preaching and teaching
• Able to preach effectively, not only teach
• Caring and compassionate toward the congregation
• Willing to visit church members, including the sick, homebound, and those in need
• Someone who genuinely loves the church and its people
• Patient and spiritually mature
• High energy and actively involved in the life of the church
• Willing and able to lead and encourage outreach efforts
• Able to handle church business meetings in a professional and Christlike manner
• Possesses good judgment, leadership ability, and practical business sense
• Able to lead with wisdom during difficult discussions or decisions
• Able to work with church leadership and congregation members in a spirit of unity

Education and Experience

The church will consider each candidate’s education, ministry experience, preaching experience, denominational background, and doctrinal alignment with the church. A seminary degree is preferred but not necessarily required, depending on the candidate’s ministry experience, doctrinal soundness, calling, and overall fit for the church.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their call to ministry, doctrinal beliefs, ministry experience, preaching background, and previous church service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preaching and teaching the Word of God
• Leading worship services and other church gatherings
• Providing pastoral care, counseling, and visitation
• Visiting church members, including those who are sick, homebound, or in need
• Leading and encouraging outreach and evangelism efforts
• Working with deacons, committees, and church leadership
• Moderating church business meetings
• Serving as an ex-officio member of church committees
• Helping establish and implement the ministries of the church
• Promoting unity, spiritual growth, and faithful service within the congregation
• Performing weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral duties as needed