What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pastor position at Stovall Methodist Church?
Senior Pastor Roles
- Preacher/Teacher: The principal communicator of God’s Word, in public worship and in biblical instruction (Acts 6:4; II Timothy 4:1; Titus 1:9)
- Shepherd: Models the heart of the Chief Shepherd and ensures that the church is well led, cared for and protected (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-4)
- Equipper: Partners with other leaders to empower and equip members for significant service and ministry by discovering, developing, and deploying their spiritual gifts; ensures that the Church is growing to maturity in Christ (Ephesians 4:11-14; II Timothy 2:2)
- Elder/Overseer: The principal leader, vision caster, and shepherd of the church (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, I Peter 5:1-4)
- Evangelist: Models the practice of personal evangelism and ensures that the church is challenged and equipped to be obedient to the Great Commission (II Timothy 4:5; Matthew 28:19)
Senior Pastor Responsibilities
- Effectively proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and lead the congregation in support of ongoing Bible teaching and discipleship ministries.
- Work with church leadership to clearly set forth vision, mission, goals and service opportunities which members can understand and support.
- Equip, educate, and edify the church, leading members to embrace and to exercise their God-given gifts to build up the body of Christ and to make disciples both locally and globally.
- Collaborate with church leadership to prayerfully develop and adopt a Christ centered, biblically based constitution and bylaws to support the church’s long term structure and mission.
- Exercise biblical authority in matters of governance and discipline as set forth in the constitution and bylaws (to be developed and adopted).
- Model and mentor others in an authentic Christian lifestyle and witness.
- Participate in the planning of worship services and events and equip staff and lay leaders to successfully coordinate those services and events.
- Prepare and deliver weekly sermons grounded in Scripture.
- Lead Sunday worship services in collaboration with volunteers.
- Facilitate a weekly mid-week Bible study.
- Provide pastoral care, including spiritual counseling, hospital and home visits, and support during times of grief or crisis, as time permits.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, and other special services as needed.
- Partner with elders and lay leaders in care ministries and community outreach.
- Oversee and lead (includes delegation of tasks) community outreach ministries and events.
- Oversee staff development and ensure that ministerial staff have the resources necessary to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
- Encourage spiritual growth and discipleship among church members.
- Work with church leadership to guide the mission and vision of the church in a way that honors Christ and serves the local community.
- Support church programs and events (Vacation Bible School, Easter Festival, Faith Festival).
- Attend and contribute to church council meetings, when needed.
- Maintain healthy communication with church committees and leaders.
- Effectively plan, prioritize, and manage schedule, balancing Senior Pastor job duties with family and other responsibilities in a healthy and God-honoring way.
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000