What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pastor position at Grace Baptist Church?
About Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church of Paragould, Arkansas, is seeking a Lead Pastor to faithfully shepherd our congregation and proclaim the Word of God.
Grace Baptist is a small, multigenerational, elder-led congregation committed to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, faithful biblical preaching, discipleship, fellowship, and reaching our community with the Gospel.
Position Overview
The Lead Pastor will serve as the primary preacher and teacher of Grace Baptist Church while working alongside other elders to provide biblical leadership, pastoral care, discipleship, and direction for the congregation.
We are focused on finding a leader who is theologically aligned with our congregation, demonstrates the biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry, and has a genuine desire to shepherd and serve a local church.
Primary Responsibilities
The Lead Pastor will be expected to:
- Prepare and preach biblically faithful sermons during the weekly Sunday morning worship service.
- Prepare and teach during the weekly Wednesday evening service.
- Work alongside other elders in providing spiritual leadership and direction for the church.
- Assist in leading regular church business meetings.
- Provide pastoral care and counseling to members of the congregation.
- Visit and minister to members who are sick, hospitalized, homebound, or otherwise in need.
- Meet with prospective members and assist with the church's membership process.
- Encourage and lead the congregation in evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach.
- Participate in and provide leadership for various church ministries as needs and opportunities arise.
- Help equip members of the congregation for ministry and encourage their spiritual growth.
- Maintain a consistent personal example of Christian character, spiritual maturity, and servant leadership.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should:
- Meet the biblical qualifications for an elder/pastor as described in Scripture.
- Hold firmly to the authority, inspiration, inerrancy, and sufficiency of Scripture.
- Hold to Reformed Baptist theology and be in agreement with the doctrinal convictions of Grace Baptist Church, including the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith and the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.
- Demonstrate the ability to faithfully preach and teach Scripture.
- Have a heart for pastoral ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and the local church.
- Demonstrate humility and the ability to work collaboratively within an elder-led model of church leadership.
- Have a desire to build meaningful relationships with members across multiple generations.
- Be willing to become actively involved in the Paragould community and the outreach ministries of Grace Baptist Church.
Previous pastoral, preaching, or ministry experience is preferred. Formal theological education is valued but will be considered alongside ministry experience, theological knowledge, character, and demonstrated ability to faithfully handle the Word of God.
Compensation
Grace Baptist Church offers a competitive compensation package based on the candidate's experience, and qualifications.
Specific compensation and expectations will be discussed during the interview and candidacy process.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their ministry, preaching, educational, and professional experience.
Candidates are also encouraged to provide:
- A brief description of their testimony and call to pastoral ministry
- A statement describing their theological convictions and pastoral philosophy
- Ministry and/or pastoral references
Qualified candidates will be contacted by Grace Baptist Church to discuss the position, our congregation, theological alignment, and the next steps in the candidacy process.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000