Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Etowah, TN; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Baptist Church of Etowah, TN seeks a dedicated pastor to lead the congregation in worship, teaching, and outreach, guiding members toward spiritual growth and Christian maturity.

The Pastor will oversee preaching on Sundays and special services, provide counseling, administer church staff, and work with deacons and committees, while maintaining alignment with church doctrine and the church’s SBC/CBF stance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in theology or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience in leading a church and preaching in a congregational setting.
• Ability to provide spiritual guidance and counseling to members.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblical truths; foster growth and leadership in the church body.
• Plan and conduct worship services; deliver sermons on Sundays and special services.
• Supervise paid staff and collaborate with deacons and committees.
• Provide pastoral counseling; conduct weddings and funerals as needed.
• Work with church leadership within SBC/CBF alignment as described by church doctrine.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Counseling

Worship planning

Education

Seminary degree

Job description

The Pastor is responsible to God to lead FBC of Etowah, TN, for leading members to witness; to grow and develop in Christian maturity; and to participate in Christian Ministries; and for acting as the administrator of the paid church staff.

Areas of Accountability

• Preach and teach the inerrant word of God, and, in doing so foster the growth and leadership of the church body.
• Plan and conduct the worship services; prepare and deliver sermons Sunday morning and Wednesday evening; lead in observance of the church ordinances.
• Set an example in growing the church by visiting members, prospects and the sick.
• Conduct counseling sessions; perform wedding ceremonies; and conduct funerals. These services will be performed at the discretion of the Pastor and in keeping with the function listed above.
• Work with deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities. The Pastor shall serve as ex-officio (non-voting) member of all committees.
• Act as moderator of the church business meetings.
• Serve as administrator of the paid church staff; supervise the work of assigned paid staff workers.
• Be willing to work with a church that is dually aligned with SBC/CBF, though our church does not support the extreme directions being taken by CBF. Lastly, our church is governed by God's word; not an affiliation.