Pastor Full Time

The Pastor is responsible for leading the church to function as a Southern Baptist Church. He will lead the congregation, the church organizations and ministries and the church staff in their performance of their assigned duties.

He will work with the deacons and church staff to: Lead the church in the achievement of its mission to proclaim the gospel, administer the church ordinances and exercise watch-care over the spiritual life of the church, Minister to the church members and other persons in the community including visitation, weddings, funerals, etc.

Cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention , Northwest Baptist Convention, Interstate Baptist Association.

Support missions through the work of the International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, Northwest Baptist Convention, and Interstate Baptist Association. 

Maintain regular office hours, receive ministerial phone calls, lead staff meetings, oversee worship services and other ministerial responsibilities.

Lead in areas of discipleship development, new member orientation, ministry counseling, pastoral care, prayer focus and other efforts of spiritual development as needed.

Recruit, teach, train, spiritual support and effectively supervise volunteers for adult small groups and adult ministries within the church.

Assist in the development and organizational structures of the Sunday School Program. Recruitment and training of teachers, monitoring of individual and group development and outreach programs for each class would be included.

Qualifications for all pastors are fount in 1 Timothy:3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. Accept and practice the statements of faith as outlined the Baptist Faith and Message. Be an ordained minister of the gospel with a degree, preferably a Master’s from an accredited Southern Baptist Seminary. Be an active member in good standing of a Southern Baptist Church. Previous pastoral experience.