Senior Pastor Full Time

First Baptist Church Madisonville, TX seeks the man chosen by God to be our Senior Pastor.
A man of integrity, fully committed to shepherding the flock through the study and teaching of God’s Word; devoted to prayer, personally and corporately, and evangelistic towards our community and surrounding area.

After prayerful consideration of God’s calling, those feeling led to apply are invited to send resumes to [email protected]

Paid; Full Time; With Benefits; Exempt

Work Week: (5) calendar days, including Sundays.  Weekday Office Hours: 9am-5pm. Saturday is considered a day off except for emergencies and special occasions.  All time commitments to be in accordance with Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.

Basic Functions: The Senior Pastor shall serve as the chief administrator, lead under shepherd and overseer of this local church; feeding, leading and nurturing the sheep and encouraging other staff to take responsibility for initiative in their assigned areas.  In consultation with the Personnel Committee, he shall make changes in responsibilities when necessary to fit the needs of the Church and/or the gifts and personalities of the staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Prepare sermons and studies.  Spend significant time in prayer and Bible study
Participate in evangelism efforts through preaching and giving invitations during worship services, revival or other special services, visitation and other outreach efforts 
Perform other duties as may be needed to enhance the Lord’s work at First Baptist Church, Madisonville
Serve as business administrator or designate an associate pastor, according to Church by-laws
Conduct staff meetings and give general supervision to the entire staff
Serve as moderator to the Church business meetings 
Serve as the approval authority of all speakers at the worship services, wedding, and funerals conducted in representation of the Church and in the Church facilities
Contact/visit hospitalized or grieving church members and other ministerial visits and/or designate ministerial staff and deacons to these assignments 
Provide leadership and vision for the pastoral and ministerial staff
Conduct timely staff meetings
Serve as an ex-officio member of all Church committees
Provide or delegate premarital counseling, counseling regarding salvation and spiritual issues and other counseling for church members as time permits
Enlist pulpit speakers, revival personnel, and leaders of special Bible studies
Lead the Church in initiating innovative and effective ministries and act in an advisory capacity as needed in all areas
Give leadership to the Deacon body and attend all meetings, when possible
Encourage the discovery and development of spiritual gifts among Church membership
Be involved in Southern Baptist denominational work and become involved in other work of the Church when needed
Officiate or delegate officiating at weddings and funerals
Perform or delegate officiating the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Believer’s Baptism
Oversee Church discipline and manage conflict in the church.  Seek to reconcile relationships and promote unity within the church.