Senior Pastor

Second Baptist Church
Job Description for Senior Pastor

Purpose: To be the primary proclaimer and spiritual care provider for Second Baptist Church, and to lead the congregation in a team leadership model with excellence and integrity in all areas of ministry in accordance with our mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Champion the mission of Second Baptist Church and the message of Christ in all aspects of ministry and life.

• Shepherd the unity and spiritual well-being of the congregation in concert with the deacon body and staff.

• Lead and serve in all areas of worship, discipleship, mission and community in collaboration with staff, members and laity.

• Preach regularly at the two weekly scheduled worship services.

• Teach regularly as programming and seasons of ministry allow.

• Collaborate with Executive Pastor – Dr. Tim Lyles in designing and executing worship services.

• Inspire and empower spiritual and theological development through Bible studies, small groups and ministries.

• Develop volunteer and lay leaders.

• Present the mission of Second Baptist in the local and global community.

• Establish and maintain a presence in the public life of the congregation.

• Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, dedications and other sacred moments in the life of the church and community at large.

• Sit on Vision and Leadership Team and other ministry teams as necessary.

• Supervise all associate pastoral staff and coordinate other non pastoral staff needs with Executive Pastor – Dr. Tim Lyles.

• Model unity in staff and congregation using a variety of giftedness and communication avenues.

General Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the duties of the job of Senior Pastor. The Senior Pastor may be asked by the VLT to perform other duties which are complimentary or similar to the Primary Responsibilities, or which might arise due to unforeseen circumstances related to the life of the congregation. As unforeseen circumstances arise, the Senior Pastor, the Executive Pastor and the VLT will work together collaboratively and in good faith to delegate duties in a manner which is equitable and agreeable to all parties.

Specifications:

• Pastoral Staff.

• Ordination is required.

• Full-time with pastoral benefits as outlined in the job offering letter.

• Reports directly to congregation through the Vision and Leadership Team.