Bivocational Pastor Full Time

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION (BIVOCATIONAL)

LEADING:

·         Plan and conduct the worship service:  including preparing and delivering the sermons and leading the observance of ordinances.

·         Lead the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.

·         Leading in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total program of the church.

·         Attend council and committee meetings, and work with the deacons, church officers, and the councils as they perform their responsibilities.

·         Cooperate with associational, state, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern, and keep the church informed of denominational development.

PASTORAL CARE:

·         Extend care to individuals or families through one-on-one contact

·         Visits individuals who are in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound

·         Stay in contact with those who are recovering at home

·         Contact prospective members

·         Contact those who have become inactive in church

·         Contact people experiencing crisis or spiritual needs

·         Guide people in times of anxiety, confusion, and doubt

·         Be available for individual or family counseling

·         Be there for people during times of celebration and times of grief

·         Visit or contact individuals who are having diagnostic tests or procedures and support the family

·         Involve couples in pre-marriage counseling

·         Perform marriage ceremonies

·         Visit families that have lost a loved one

·         Officiate funeral services

·         Maintain 20 hours minimum office hours (flexible as approved by deacons) at the church

·         Other responsibilities as needed.

SALARY: