Job Description for Pastor,

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Jefferson City, TN

The pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church will be a man with a heart to follow Jesus, a passion to preach, teach and make disciples, and a love for God’s people.

As a church with a core of believers willing to work, we seek a shepherd who will lead by example, focusing on these priorities:

• Disciple and equip active and engaged members for service, leading them to carry out the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20;

• Reach all generations inside and outside the church with a forward-looking strategy that brings children, youth and adults to faith in Jesus, connects them with each other, and helps them to grow as believers;

• Set the tone for members to follow by leading a life of purpose, faithfulness and character, thus maintaining a good reputation both inside and outside the church.

Primary functions

Duties of the pastor include, but are not limited to:

Worship

• Develop and deliver weekly sermons for Sunday morning worship service;

• Collaborate with the minister of music to create vibrant and relevant worship experiences that enhance the spiritual life of the congregation;

• Find a speaker to fill the pulpit when unable to preach on Sunday morning;

• Teach and/or coordinate the assignment of a teacher for the Wednesday evening Bible study;

Pastoral Care

• Visit members who may be in the hospital, or seriously ill;

• Conduct weddings or officiate at funerals;

• Provide general family and pastoral counseling;

Outreach

• Work with church members to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the community, through various events and evangelical efforts;

• Support mission efforts of the church locally, statewide and internationally;

Administration

• Manage and oversee the work of paid staff members, including leading weekly staff meetings;

• Establish and maintain regular office hours;

• Work with the different ministry groups of the church, as they complete tasks related to finance, personnel, buildings and grounds, security, and education of various age groups;

• Attend meetings of the deacon ministry group;

• Attend quarterly task force and business meetings, as well as monthly church council meetings;

Education, Experience and Skills

• Must be ordained by a church for pastoral ministry, and possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible;

• Bachelor’s degree required, and master’s degree preferred;

• Previous experience as a full-time pastor is preferred;

• Additional skills needed include strong character, impartiality, the ability to work with all personalities, compassion for the struggles or concerns of others, effective public speaking skills, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

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