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Senior Pastor of Faith Family Church
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Salary range: $70,000-$75,000
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Overall Objective The Senior Pastor will faithfully lead the church in glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ through biblical preaching, intentional discipleship, compassionate pastoral care, evangelistic outreach, community engagement, and Christ-centered leadership.
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Purpose of the Position The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church under the lordship of Jesus Christ. He is responsible for proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, and teaching the Word of God, providing pastoral care, equipping believers for ministry, casting vision for the future of the church, and providing administrative leadership in all areas of church life. The Senior Pastor shall lead by example in spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, servant leadership, discipleship, and community engagement while preserving the biblical principles of congregational governance.
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Qualifications
Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ with a clear testimony of salvation and a demonstrated call to pastoral ministry
Meet the biblical requirements as found in Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Hold a degree in ministry (or equivalent theological training) from an accredited seminary or equivalent ministry experience and training may be considered
A minimum of five years of pastoral leadership experience is preferred
Affirm and support the doctrinal beliefs and mission of the church and the Southern Baptist Convention and hold to dispensational hermeneutical distinctives
Demonstrate strong biblical knowledge and a commitment to expositional Bible-centered preaching and teaching Possess proven leadership, organizational, communication, and administrative abilities
Have experience leading, developing, and supervising church staff and ministry leaders
Demonstrate wisdom in biblical counseling and shepherding people through life's challenges
Demonstrate a genuine love for people and the local church
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Personal Characteristics - The Senior Pastor should exemplify:
Relational and approachable demeanor
Strong moral character and accountability
Active listening skills
Emotional intelligence and discernment
Courage to speak biblical truth with grace and conviction
A servant-leader mindset
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Primary Responsibilities - Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care
Provide biblical vision and leadership for the church
Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to church members
Facilitate and oversee ministry to hospitalized, grieving, homebound, and struggling individuals Offer biblical counseling and spiritual encouragement
Officiate weddings, funerals, memorial services, and other pastoral ministries as requested
Maintain confidentiality in pastoral relationships
Demonstrate compassion and care during times of crisis and special need
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Evangelism, Outreach, and Missions
Lead by example in personal evangelism
Share the Gospel with people inside and outside the church
Support and participate in outreach ministries and visitation efforts
Develop relationships within the community and represent Christ beyond the church walls
Encourage involvement in schools, community organizations, and civic opportunities when appropriate
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Leadership and Staff Development
Serve as chief administrator of the church staff
Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate ministry staff
Conduct and oversee regular staff meetings
Help develop ministry goals with staff members
Foster teamwork, collaboration, and healthy communication among staff and ministry leaders
Encourage leadership development throughout the church
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Church Administration
Provide leadership for church ministries and programs
Moderate church business meetings
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Financial Stewardship
Promote biblical stewardship throughout the church
Support and encourage financial accountability and transparency
Assist the Stewardship Committee in developing and coordinating the annual church budget
Exercise personal financial integrity that reflects biblical stewardship and brings honor to Christ and His church
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Church Governance and Cooperation
Respect and preserve the church’s congregational form of governance
Work cooperatively with church elders, deacons, staff, committees, and ministry teams
Represent the church in local, state, and national Southern Baptist Convention activities
Keep the church informed of relevant denominational developments and ministry opportunities
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Family Expectations
The Senior Pastor should model biblical family leadership and maintain a healthy marriage (if married) and family life that reflects Christian values. His spouse should demonstrate support for his ministry and commitment to the life of the church, while recognizing that ministry involvement by family members is voluntary and based upon their individual gifts and calling.