What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pastor - East Arlington Baptist Church position at Christian Career Center?
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
Specific Responsibilities
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
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