Senior Pastor - East Arlington Baptist Church

Christian Career Center; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East Arlington Baptist Church seeks a Senior Pastor to oversee the flock, feed the saints, equip the body, and edify the church in line with biblical teaching. The role includes preaching, worship oversight, and leadership of teaching, evangelism, and disciple‑making efforts.

The pastor will lead in spiritual growth, counseling, and ministry training, while guiding congregational and board matters and reporting to the Elder Board.

Qualifications

• Born‑again believer in Jesus Christ.
• Becomes member of the East Arlington Baptist Church upon acceptance of call.
• Spiritual gift of pastor/teacher with a distinct concern for the welfare (spiritual, emotional, physical) of the flock God has called him to shepherd.
• Previous successful ministries will be considered.
• Able to keep all appropriate information confidential.
• Review and sign "Worker's Objectives" form.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and feed the flock; equip the saints; and edify the body of Christ.
• Responsible for the preaching ministry, where the Word of God is proclaimed and worship of Him is encouraged.
• Provide oversight over the worship services.
• Provide an environment through worship where the people will be led by the Holy Spirit to respond to God
• Discipleship
• Oversee the teaching ministry of the church
• Teach the word of God and motivate the people to apply it to their lives
• Provide opportunity for people to develop and use their talents and spiritual gifts
• Maintain an effective counseling ministry
• Provide leadership and instruction for a follow‑up ministry
• Provide training for leadership
• Provide leadership in a ministry where people will be properly discipled so that they can go forth and disciple others
• Evangelism
• Train and motivate the believers for effective evangelism
• Encourage and promote the missionary outreach of the church
• Shall be the moderator of the congregational meetings and also at the Official Board meetings in the absence of the Official Board Chairman
• Shall be ex‑officio member of all committees
• Shall oversee membership classes for new members
• Shall oversee baptismal classes for those desiring baptism
• Must submit a report to the church at its annual business meeting and provide an oral report periodically at the Official Board's discretion

Skills

Pastor/teacher

Leadership

Counseling

Discipleship

Education

Spiritual gift of pastor/teacher

Job description

Senior Pastor Job Description

APPOINTMENT/ELECTION: Called by the church upon a 75% affirmative vote of the Church Membership. May be dismissed by the church or resign by letter given to the Official Board.

LENGTH OF SERVICE: Shall serve for an unspecified period of time.

BASIC FUNCTION: To oversee and feed the flock; equip the saints; and edify the body of Christ.

Specific Responsibilities

• Worship
• Responsible for the preaching ministry, where the Word of God is proclaimed and worship of Him is encouraged.
• Provide oversight over the worship services.
• Provide an environment through worship where the people will be led by the Holy Spirit to respond to God
• Discipleship
• Oversee the teaching ministry of the church
• Teach the word of God and motivate the people to apply it to their lives
• Provide opportunity for people to develop and use their talents and spiritual gifts
• Maintain an effective counseling ministry
• Provide leadership and instruction for a follow‑up ministry
• Provide training for leadership
• Provide leadership in a ministry where people will be properly discipled so that they can go forth and disciple others
• Evangelism
• Train and motivate the believers for effective evangelism
• Encourage and promote the missionary outreach of the church
• Shall be the moderator of the congregational meetings and also at the Official Board meetings in the absence of the Official Board Chairman
• Shall be ex‑officio member of all committees
• Shall oversee membership classes for new members
• Shall oversee baptismal classes for those desiring baptism Must submit a report to the church at its annual business meeting and provide an oral report periodically at the Official Board's discretion

Requirements

• Born‑again believer in Jesus Christ
• Becomes member of the East Arlington Baptist Church upon acceptance of call
• Is in possession of the spiritual gift of pastor/teacher with a distinct concern for the welfare (spiritual, emotional, physical) of the flock God has called him to shepherd
• Previous successful ministries will be considered
• Able to keep all appropriate information confidential
• Review and sign "Worker's Objectives" form

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Elder Board