Lead Pastor

First Baptist Church, East Bernard; East Bernard (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church, East Bernard is seeking a Lead Pastor to shepherd, preach, and lead the church in a growing community. Responsibilities include providing pastoral care, preaching, and developing leaders collaboratively within the elder body.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective leadership skills and possess a strong relationship with God. This is a full-time position in Texas, requiring agreement with the church's doctrinal position.

Qualifications

• Maintain a relationship with God that you enjoy and has influence over your life.
• Possess a proven track record of effective leadership and team development.
• Be in agreement with the doctrinal position of the church.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and teaching.
• Shepherd congregation, staff, volunteers, leaders, and ministry teams.
• Provide pastoral care to the congregation.
• Work with elder body in cultivating vision for the future.

Skills

Ability to teach God’s Word effectively

Ability to plan and implement vision

Ability to clearly articulate a position

Proven organizational and leadership skills

Ability to build consensus

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to solve complex problems

Ability to analyze information

Job description

Job Title: Lead Pastor

Job Category: Full Time

Accountability: Elders

Position

The Lead Pastor is responsible for shepherding, preaching, vision casting, and leading the church in a growing community. As one of the elders, the Lead Pastor is tasked with cultivating a collaborative environment within the elder body and developing growing leaders.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Preaching and teaching
• Shepherd congregation, staff, volunteers, leaders, and ministry teams.
• Provide pastoral care to the congregation which includes but not limited to counseling, hospital visits, and other needs
• Work with elder body in cultivating vision for the future
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Maintain a relationship with God that you enjoy and has influence over your life, appetites, and understanding
• Love, nourish and enjoy your wife
• Lead your family with gravity, gusto, and gladness
• Possess a proven track record of effective leadership and team development
• Be in agreement with the doctrinal position of the church (consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000)

Skills Needed

• Ability to teach God’s Word effectively
• Ability to plan and implement vision
• Ability to clearly articulate a position
• Proven organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to build consensus
• Excellent interpersonal skills- ability to interface with volunteers, members, and guests
• Ability to solve complex problems using practical, analytical, and intuitive judgment
• Ability to analyze information and situations to identify potential problems