Senior Pastor

Experiencing Worship; City of Olean, Town of Ogden (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Senior Pastor to lead the Olean First Baptist Church. This full-time role requires a minister whose beliefs align with the church's doctrine, emphasizing moral character and spiritual conviction. The Senior Pastor will be responsible for preaching, administering church ordinances, and fostering community engagement. This position offers the opportunity to guide the church in its mission, supervise staff, and create a nurturing environment for congregation members. If you are passionate about spiritual leadership and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be ordained and meet educational standards of American Baptist Churches.
• Strong moral character and personal spiritual conviction required.

Responsibilities

• Preach the Gospel and administer church ordinances.
• Lead missions and represent the church in the community.
• Supervise pastoral staff and create a nurturing atmosphere.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral Care

Leadership

Community Engagement

Education

Ordination meeting American Baptist standards

Education recommended by American Baptist Churches/USA

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Senior Pastor

Olean First Baptist Church
Olean, NY
Posted: April 07, 2025

Job Information:

The Olean First Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. The Senior Pastor is a minister of the gospel whose religious beliefs are consistent with the doctrine and practices of the Olean First Baptist Church. His/her ordination to the ministry must meet those standards of education recommended by the American Baptist Churches/USA; and who by education and experience is qualified to assume both spiritual and administrative leadership. A candidate's call to serve as Senior Pastor will include satisfaction about moral character and conduct, personal spiritual conviction, preaching and pastoral aptitude, a cooperative attitude toward American Baptist Churches/USA. If the candidate's ordination is non-American Baptist, he/she must be willing to have their ordination recognized by the American Baptist Churches of New York State.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Preach the Gospel
2. Administer the ordinances
3. Lead in the advancement of missions
4. Represent the church in the affairs of the community
5. Serve as ex officio member of all boards, committees, and auxiliary organizations
6. Establish regular office hours affording opportunity for contact and counsel when necessary to include, but not limited to, premarital, marital, family, grief and loss
7. Create and follow a plan for regular and systematic pastoral and personal visitation of the membership and community
8. Plan and direct, together with the Diaconate, all worship experiences and programs of the church
9. Represent the church at national, state, and/or other denominational meetings when elected to this purpose by the church
10. Supervise the pastoral staff and employ staff associates in cooperation with those boards which have responsibility for the job performance of each staff member
11. Make recommendations to the appropriate board or committee for dismissal of associates, assistants, or staff as considered necessary
12. Encourage by example a nurturing atmosphere within the congregation