Lead Pastor Faith Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented church in North Dakota is seeking a Lead Pastor to grow and lead its congregation while nurturing spiritual development. Responsibilities include planning worship services, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have experience in church leadership and a strong commitment to community outreach. The position requires effective collaboration with church committees and administration of church staff, ensuring a holistic approach to ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience in preaching and church leadership.
• Strong counseling and pastoral care skills.
• Ability to effectively engage in community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct worship services.
• Lead church programs and ministries.
• Serve as the church's administrative leader.

Job description

Faith Baptist Church is looking for a Lead Pastor who will help us grow, preach the Bible, live the Bible, and help reach those that need to know our Lord.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct worship services, prepare and deliver sermons, and lead observances of the church by‑laws.
• Lead the church in an effective evangelism emphasis and in a caring ministry for those in the church and the community.
• Lead with an effective emphasis on visiting sick and shut‑in members and prospects.
• Conduct funerals, perform wedding ceremonies, and conduct counseling when appropriate.
• Lead the church in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating all church programs and ministries in conjunction with Deacon and Trustee Boards.
• Cooperate with Conservative Baptist Association leadership in matters of mutual interest and concerns.
• Represent the church in civic matters along with other members of the church leadership.
• Act as moderator of the church business meeting (unless another leader is elected moderator, i.e. Deacon and/or Trustee Board member).
• Work with deacons, board of trustees, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities.
• Serve as administrator of the paid church staff; supervise the work of the ministry staff, both volunteer and paid ministers and directors.