Senior Pastor
Georgia Baptist Mission Board · Waycross, GA · 2 days ago
OTHRFull-time
Spiritual Leadership
- Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, Bible-based sermons each week, including Sunday services and one Wednesday service.
- Collaborate with ministerial staff and the music leader to coordinate cohesive, spiritually meaningful weekly worship services.
- Prepare Bible studies and teachings that are biblically sound, relevant, and supportive of the congregation's spiritual development.
- Develop, communicate, and support the church's mission and vision by aligning ministry activities with the church's goals for spiritual and congregational growth.
Pastoral Care
- Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to the congregation and the surrounding community.
- Participate in visitation ministry for shut-in members, individuals in hospitals or nursing homes, members in private residences, and bereaved families.
- Offer prayer, encouragement, and spiritual care during visits.
- Follow up with visitors, new members, and newly baptized members through calls or visits to provide encouragement and spiritual guidance.
- Coordinate Communion services in partnership with the church deacons.
- Attend and support special church events, including Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, and revivals.
- Administer pastoral services, including baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Promote a strong sense of community within the congregation and encourage outreach efforts within the broader community.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive church environment for all attendees.