Senior Pastor Full Time

Warren Community Church
Job Description:
Senior Pastor

Position Summary
The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching,
pastoral care, and shepherding. He leads the church in fulfilling its mission in alignment with
Biblical doctrine, and the church’s constitution/bylaws.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Preaching & Teaching
 Preach biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons each week.
 Teach and equip believers through Bible studies, discipleship, and doctrinal instruction.
 Promote evangelism and spiritual growth.
2. Spiritual Leadership & Shepherding
 Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis support.
 Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal.
 Oversee ordinances such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
3. Church Leadership & Administration
 Lead the church staff and coordinate ministry leaders/volunteers.
 Work closely with Ministry Advisory Council, Trustees and ministry teams to support
church health and unity.
 Help guide church planning, budgeting, and ministry priorities.
 Ensure church operations align with biblical standards and church policies.
4. Evangelism & Missions
 Encourage outreach in the local community.
 Support missions giving and participation both locally and globally.
 Promote a culture of sharing the gospel and serving others.

5. Worship & Church Life
 Partner with worship leadership to ensure services are God-honoring, Christ-centered and
biblically grounded.
 Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed.
 Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the church and community.

Qualifications
 A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a strong personal walk with Christ.
 Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in a Southern Baptist or like-minded Baptist church.
 Demonstrated ability to preach, teach, and lead effectively.
 Strong character qualifications consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
 Lead the Church by example through personal and spiritual integrity, especially in areas
of finances, devotional life and commitment to biblical marriage.
 Abstinence from the use of drugs (except as prescribed by physician) and acknowledge
the disqualification from the position of Senior Pastor should such use be confirmed.
 Completion of Seminary training with a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
 Experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership (Minimum 3 years).

Core Competencies
 Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability
 Servant leadership and humility
 Clear communication and interpersonal skills
 Wisdom in counseling and conflict resolution
 Ability to lead teams and develop leaders
 Proven personal integrity and the highest moral standards in your ministry and personal
life including commitment and fidelity in your marriage or relationship

Accountability & Reporting
 Reports to: Church congregation through the Ministry Advisory Council
 Works with: Church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers