Pastor Full Time

Sandy Ridge Baptist Church’s mission is to help people find God and grow their faith, discover their purpose and make a difference with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

 

The members of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, Virginia, a Southern Baptist Church, are in search of an ordained, licensed full-time Pastor to faithfully shepherd our congregation; a man of God who loves and believes the inerrant Word of God; leads with compassion and lives according to biblical teachings.

Pastoral candidates must be equipped to be a teacher, leader, and counselor.  Candidates must demonstrate good leadership qualities and good and personable communication skills with all age levels. 

 

 

Major Duties:

·        Provide spiritual leadership to the members of the church

·        Prepare weekly services- including sermons and weekly bible studies

·        Preach and oversee worship services

·        Interpret biblical scripture

·        Cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention

·        Provide counseling (including crisis situations) according to the Word of God

·        Work with Deacons, church officers and committees to develop annual church goals and develop a strategy to fulfill the church’s mission and vision.

·        Preside as primary officiant for church functions: communion, baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc.

·        Represent the church in civic matters

·        Visit sick, shut-in members at home, hospital or nursing care facilities

·        Provide a caring ministry for those in the church and community

·        Lead the church in an effective outreach program to reach the unchurched, inactive or new residents in the community through church activities, etc.

·        Minister to prospective members through personal contact

·        Have a heart and mind for missions

·        Consult with Deacons to fill the pulpit in absences

·        Must pass a comprehensive background check

 

Education: 

Seminary or Bible College graduate

Experience:

Experience with a multi-aged congregation-Experience in outreach to grow a congregation

 

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be based on the candidate’s education, experience, and ministry background.  Specific details will be discussed during the interview process.

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following to:  Pastor Search Committee at   [email protected]

·         A detailed resume including ministry experience and education

·         Statement of faith and philosophy of ministry

·         At least three references including one pastoral

·         Links to recent sermons

 

Applications will be reviewed prayerfully and in confidence.  Selected candidates will be contacted for further interviews.