Church Demographics:

Multi-generational church of believers with approximately 100 weekly members/visitors

Overview of the Position:

Generally, the Church believes the top priority of the senior pastor is to devote himself “to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” (Act 6:4) Because of this, the senior pastor is responsible to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach Biblical revelation. He will engage in pastoral care ministries and provide administrative leadership as is appropriate. The senior pastor is required to provide leadership, development, support, and coaching to current and future spiritual leaders of the congregation.

First Baptist Church operates as one body where no one individual may act over any other. The decisions that are made for the church are done by a majority vote of church members upon recommendations presented by committees of the church. The pastor exercises only such control over the body as his official and personal influence allows through his teaching and leadership skills. His influence is paramount but not his authority. In the decisions of the church, he has but one vote. First Baptist church has adopted the Baptist Faith and Message (ver. 2000) as a witness to the world, and as instrument of doctrinal accountability. The pastor is expected to uphold these in preaching and teaching.

The church expects the pastor to have office hours at the Church each day starting at 8:00AM to 11:45AM precluding any other ministry issue that could arise which could take priority. The rest of the time is to be taken up with member and visitor visitations and other pastoral care ministries. The normal work week would provide for two days off at the discretion of the pastor, but typically these have been taken on Friday and Saturday. The church requires a man who is dependable and reliable, people-oriented (enjoying the interaction with people), and enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail. The successful candidate must have self-awareness. What we mean by this is that he has the ability to focus on his actions, thoughts, or emotions and determine whether they do or don’t align with Christ’s standards.

Starting vacation is three weeks. Attendance and expenses of the SBC and MBC are allowed in the compensation of the position.

Primary Tasks

Coordinate and plan with the worship ministry;
conduct weekly worship services; prepare and deliver sermons; lead in the observance of ordinances;
Provide leadership to staff by conducting regular ministry staff meetings;
Provide visionary pastoral leadership by setting attainable short-term and long-term goals;
Build momentum and growth for the church as a whole;
Cultivate the church body for leadership and ministry roles;
Help develop lay leaders to biblically serve the church through monthly meetings;
Cast a vision to the church for the use of the church properties and assets to properly steward the blessings that God has given the church;
Visit members who are hospitalized or in care facilities;
Visit and minister to members and guests;
Perform weddings and funerals for members as requested; and
Work in the community as an outreach to promote FBCWC.

Occasional Tasks:

Conduct job performance evaluations for select staff member(s) in cooperation with the Personnel Committee.
Work as an ex officio member of select committees within the church to provide clear direction and vision-casting.

Skills, Experience and Education

Full agreement and compliance with word of God.
A seminary graduate or doctorate is preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pastoral leadership role required.
Has a growing relationship with Jesus Christ with a commitment to spiritual health and maturity
Has a passion for the church, evangelism, discipleship, and missions.
Loves preaching and teaching the gospel

Application Procedure

A letter of interest and a resume which includes experience appropriate to the position may be mailed to the attention of the Pastor Search Committee.

First Baptist Church or emailed to info@fbcwebbcity.com

102 N Roane St.

Webb City, MO 64801

First Baptist Church

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