Overview
Senior Pastor – Fellowship Bible Church Jobs in Columbia, USA at Christian Career
Senior Pastor – Fellowship Bible Church
FBC Senior Pastor
Job Description
Our mission is to partner with God in transforming people into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
(Meeting people where they are. Taking people where God wants to go.)
To carry out this mission Fellowship Bible Church is committed to glorify God by the intentional pursuit of equipping every FBC member for biblical worship, discipleship, outreach (local and global), fellowship and service.
General Overview of the Senior Pastor Ministry
This current role has four primary emphases.
- As an Elder:
First and foremost, the candidate must meet the doctrinal, moral and spiritual qualifications to be an elder. One will serve equally in that capacity as all other active elders. - In Teaching and Discipleship. One has many responsibilities, but the applicant’s s effectiveness as the primary speaker on Sunday mornings is the indispensable public foundation for his entire ministry. Sunday morning messages must consistently engage audience interest, promote life-transformation and demonstrate biblical faithfulness with a depth of insight into the Scriptures that reflects healthy relationships with God and people.
- In Community Impact. The candidate is to have the energy, ability and desire to mobilize the people of FBC in a variety of ways to serve and evangelize our surrounding community.
- In Administration, Supervision and Management. The candidate oversees both the office and the church staff.
Relationship to Other Elders
The elder board has the authority over the direction and ministries of the church. The Senior Pastor participates in this responsibility as one of the elders. The Senior Pastor, individually, does not determine the direction of the church, nor does he have authority over all of the ministries of the church.
The elders will review the Senior Pastor not less than annually. At that time the applicant’s job description will be reviewed to determine if any changes are needed. Pastoral compensation will be reviewed each fall as part of the annual budgeting process.
Responsibilities Shared as One of the Elders
- Determining God-inspired vision and direction to establish annual ministry initiatives for the overall ministry of FBC
- Coordinating the preparation of the annual budget along with the deacons.
- Setting an example of servant leadership and spiritual maturity through a life marked by the fruit of the Spirit in attitude, conduct and relationships
- Engaging faithfully in prayer for the spiritual health of FBC leaders and ministries
- Shaping the culture of the church around the vision by ensuring that FBC leaders are aligned with and have the resources to execute God’s vision
- Guarding the ministry environment to ensure it is doctrinally sound, team oriented and pursues transformed lives—not merely deliver accurate content
- Shepherding the flock, responding quickly to the multiple needs of the congregation:
Prayer, Counseling, Visitation, Weddings, Funerals, Baptism, etc. - Arranges for Discovery Class to be offered at least twice per year
- Helping members discover and use their God-given talents and gifts
- Developing and equipping new deacons and elders from the body
- Serving as part of the Nominating Committee.
- Overseeing FBC ministries
Teaching and Discipling Ministry
- Creates a preaching calendar with biblical references and sermon ideas for a minimum of three months in advance based upon God’s leading, input from church leaders and needs of people in the church. If desired may schedule one week in the spring and one week in the fall to serve as study/planning retreats. These weeks will not be considered part of your vacation.
- Prepares and presents original expository biblical messages (topical or book) to help the people of FBC be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ
- Employs appropriate technology to enhance speaking and overall ministry
- Although the candidate is the primary Sunday morning speaker, the candidate should not be the only pulpit teacher. It is good to have Sundays where he is present but others are preaching. A rhythm for this will be jointly established with the elder board.
- Arranges for guest preachers when not preaching, seeking to raise…
Title: Senior Pastor – Fellowship Bible Church
Company: Christian Career
Location: Columbia, USA
Category:
