Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor

Position Summary

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching,  pastoral care, and shepherding. He leads the church in fulfilling its mission in alignment with  Biblical doctrine, and the church’s constitution/bylaws.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching

• Preach biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons each week.

• Teach and equip believers through Bible studies, discipleship, and doctrinal instruction.  • Promote evangelism and spiritual growth.

2. Spiritual Leadership & Shepherding

• Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis support.  • Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal.

• Oversee ordinances such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

3. Church Leadership & Administration

• Lead the church staff and coordinate ministry leaders/volunteers.

• Work closely with the Ministry Advisory Council, Trustees and ministry teams to support  church health and unity.

• Help guide church planning, budgeting, and ministry priorities.

• Ensure church operations align with biblical standards and church policies.  4. Evangelism & Missions

• Encourage outreach in the local community.

• Support missions giving and participation both locally and globally.

• Promote a culture of sharing the gospel and serving others.

5. Worship & Church Life

• Partner with worship leadership to ensure services are God-honoring, Christ-centered and  biblically grounded.

• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed.

• Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the church and community.