Lead Pastor & Visionary Church Leader

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Grace Baptist Church is seeking a pastor to serve as chief shepherd and overseer, feeding, leading, and nurturing the congregation. The pastor will preach God’s Word, minister to physical and spiritual needs, and provide biblical leadership in all aspects of church life.

The pastor must meet biblical elder qualifications, adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 version, and be accountable to God, the deacons, and the church.

Qualifications

• Must meet biblical qualifications of an elder and overseer as defined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 version.
• Be available for Sundays and Wednesdays; establish consistent office hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide Scripture-based and well-prepared sermons for Sunday and Wednesday services.
• Provide leadership for worship, discipleship, evangelism, ministry, fellowship and administration.
• Lead in developing a vision for ministry and growth; provide leadership to fulfill that vision.
• Equip the people to do ministry through preaching, teaching, encouragement, and example.
• Lead the church in sharing the gospel with others outside the membership; contact hospitalized members and those bereaved; lead deacons in care for members.

Skills

Biblical leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Church governance

Education

Biblical elder qualifications

Job description

Amazing Grace Baptist Church is seeking a pastor to serve as chief shepherd and overseer, feeding, leading, and nurturing the congregation. The pastor will preach God’s Word, minister to physical and spiritual needs, and provide biblical leadership in all aspects of church life.

The pastor must meet biblical elder qualifications, adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 version, and be accountable to God, the deacons, and the church.