Senior Pastor -East Arlington Baptist Church
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:
- 1. Worship
- a. Responsible for the preaching ministry, where the Word of God is proclaimed and worship of Him is encouraged.
- b. Provide oversight over the worship services.
- c. Provide an environment through worship where the people will be led by the Holy Spirit to respond to God
- 2. Discipleship
- a. Oversee the teaching ministry of the church
- b. Teach the word of God and motivate the people to apply it to their lives
- c. Provide opportunity for people to develop and use their talents and spiritual gifts
- d. Maintain an effective counseling ministry
- e. Provide leadership and instruction for a follow-up ministry
- f. Provide training for leadership
- g. Provide leadership in a ministry where people will be properly discipled so that they can go forth and disciple others
- 3. Evangelism
- a. Train and motivate the believers for effective evangelism
- b. Encourage and promote the missionary outreach of the church
- 4. Shall be the moderator of the congregational meetings and also at the Official Board meetings in the absence of the Official Board Chairman
- 5. Shall be ex-officio member of all committees
- 6. Shall oversee membership classes for new members
- 7. 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:
- 1. Born-again believer in Jesus Christ
- 2. Becomes member of the East Arlington Baptist Church upon acceptance of call
- 3. 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
- 4. Previous successful ministries will be considered
- 5. Able to keep all appropriate information confidential
- 6. Review and sign “Worker’s Objectives” form
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Elder Board