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.