Pastor

The pastor shall serve as the chief shepherd and overseer of Amazing Grace Baptist Church, feeding,

The pastor shall serve as the chief shepherd and overseer of Amazing Grace Baptist Church, feeding, leading, and nurturing the members. The main responsibilities will be to communicate God’s Word, minister to physical and spiritual needs, and provide biblical leadership for the church. He should have sound character and integrity, meeting the biblical qualifications of an elder and overseer as defined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.The

pastor shall adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 version. The pastor is accountable to God, to the deacons, and to the church. The pastor should carefully manage his time in a way that best serves the Lord and the interests of the church. He is encouraged to take Saturdays off and one additional day during the week, and to be flexible with these day in cases of emergencies, funerals, and special functions.

The church will be best served if the pastor establishes a consistent schedule of office hours and make those hours known to the membership. This is a full-time position which is necessary to carry out the duties listed below.

• Spend significant time in prayer and Bible study in order to discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all

aspects of life.

• Provide Scripture-based and well-prepared sermons/lessons/devotions for Sunday and Wednesday services.
• Provide primary leadership for the church in the areas of worship, discipleship, evangelism, ministry, fellowship, and administration.

Leading the church in developing a vision for ministry and growth, and provide the leadership needed to fulfill that vision.

• Through preaching, teaching, encouragement, and example, equip the people to do the work of ministry in an effort to fulfill the Great Commission.

Lead the church in sharing the gospel with those outside of the membership of the church. Contact/visit hospitalized members and members experiencing illness or bereavement. Lead the deacons in the ministry of caring for the members of the church.

• Plan and lead in the ordinances of the church (Communion and Baptism).
• Be available to church members and staff for advice and counseling.
• Officiate at weddings, funerals, baby dedications, and ordinations, as needed.

• The pastor may serve on all committees of the church as an Ex Officio member to give guidance and advice.
• Supervise the church staff and church officers, delegating responsibilities as needed.
• Lead the church staff and church council in the coordination of the church’s calendar.
• Provide counseling as time permits or recommend qualified counselors.
• Oversee church discipline and manage conflict within the church in order to reconcile relationships and promote unity among the staff and membership.
• Work with the Deacons and/or Personnel Committee to:
• Ensure the policies and procedures of the church are followed.
• Establish church office hours and work schedules for the staff.
• Evaluate ministerial and paid support staff annually.
• Communicate with parents or guardians of any youth disciplinary actions taken.
• Work with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to ensure the church stays within budget.
• Evaluate all requests for weddings, including music, officiants, instrumentalists, etc., and approve or disapprove such requests.
• Enlist a qualified person to preach/teach during allotted absences.
• Ensure that all claims of sexual abuse are reported to the authorities and handled appropriately.