Position Summary –
The Senior Pastor, under the authority and direction of the Holy Spirit, shall be responsible for all aspects of church life, modeling Christ in vision, prayer, relationships and actions. In addition to being an expository teacher and preacher, he will work with the leadership and membership to fulfill the mission of the church.

Accountability –
The Senior Pastor is directly accountable spiritually to our Lord and to the Personnel Committee representing the church membership for all facets of this position.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
1. Be the spiritual leader of the congregation delivering sermons through a regular pulpit ministry.

2. Create the vision for the church and fostering that vision with the church membership.

3. Will be an ex-officio member of all boards, committees, entities and associations of the church.

4. As an Elder, he will shepherd the flock by caring for people with prayer, counseling, admonition and visitation.

5. Will nurture the church membership by preaching and teaching God’s Word, discerning God’s leading, resolving theological issues and shall be vigilant in protecting the flock from false teachings or doctrine (Acts 20:28-31; John 21:15-17).

6. Will model Christ in his public ministry to the church and community.

Demonstrate patience, kindness, sensitivity, and integrity (II Timothy 3).
The love of Christ will be the foundation of his life and ministry (I Corinthians 13:4-8).
7. Oversee the Pastoral Team which is made of the Senior Pastor, Senior Associate Pastor, and the Church Business Administrator.

8. Attending monthly Ministry Leadership Team meetings, as available, to coordinate the ministries and activities of the church.

9. Lead in observance of the ordinances of the church (baptism and communion)

10. Mission Minded

Spiritual/Personal Qualifications –
1. Theological education and/or pastoral experience.

2. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

3. Proven leadership ability

4. The ability to provide information, direction and feedback to all constituents (Pastoral and Support Staff, the congregation, volunteers, etc.)

First Baptist Church, Kingsport, Tennessee

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