Senior Pastor - East Arlington Baptist Church

Senior Pastor - East Arlington Baptist Church

Senior Pastor Job Description

APPOINTMENT/ELECTION: Called by the church upon a 75% affirmative vote of the Church Membership. May be dismissed by the church or resign by letter given to the Official Board

LENGTH OF SERVICE: Shall serve for an unspecified period of time

BASIC FUNCTION: To oversee and feed the flock; equip the saints; and edify the body of Christ

Requirements

• Born-again believer in Jesus Christ
• Becomes member of the East Arlington Baptist Church upon acceptance of call
• Is in possession of the spiritual gift of pastor/teacher with a distinct concern for the welfare (spiritual, emotional, physical) of the flock God has called him to shepherd
• Previous successful ministries will be considered
• Able to keep all appropriate information confidential
• Review and sign “Worker’s Objectives” form
  
  

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Elder Board

Specific Responsibilities

• Worship
• Responsible for the preaching ministry, where the Word of God is proclaimed and worship of Him is encouraged.
• Provide oversight over the worship services.
• Provide an environment through worship where the people will be led by the Holy Spirit to respond to God
• Discipleship
• Oversee the teaching ministry of the church
• Teach the word of God and motivate the people to apply it to their lives
• Provide opportunity for people to develop and use their talents and spiritual gifts
• Maintain an effective counseling ministry
• Provide leadership and instruction for a follow-up ministry
• Provide training for leadership
• Provide leadership in a ministry where people will be properly discipled so that they can go forth and disciple others
• Evangelism
• Train and motivate the believers for effective evangelism
• Encourage and promote the missionary outreach of the church
• Shall be the moderator of the congregational meetings and also at the Official Board meetings in the absence of the Official Board Chairman
• Shall be ex-officio member of all committees
• Shall oversee membership classes for new members
• Shall oversee baptismal classes for those desiring baptism
  
  

Must submit a report to the church at its annual business meeting and provide an oral report periodically at the Official Board’s discretionf