Senior Pastor First Baptist Roswell

Baptist

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 318

Meet First Baptist Roswell
First Baptist Roswell has been a cornerstone of the Roswell community for more than 150 years. Founded in 1872, our church has grown from humble beginnings into a mid-sized congregation committed to faith, fellowship, and service.

Sunday mornings are a time to come together, worship, and grow closer to God. We offer a traditional, hymn-based worship style that integrates hymns with music. Through choral, instrumental, and handbell ensembles, we worship God and express our faith together. Our church is a welcoming place for everyone, offering prayer, music, and inspirational preaching.

Fellowship at First Baptist Roswell is vibrant and extends beyond Sunday mornings. Our strong sense of community is fostered through various activities and gatherings designed to build meaningful relationships and support one another in our faith journey. For over 50 years, our Wednesday night suppers have been a beloved tradition, bringing our church family together for food and fellowship.

Service and outreach are integral to our church. We are committed to demonstrating the love of Christ through service, in our community, and beyond. We encourage all to participate in our mission to extend the grace of God beyond our church walls.

As we have learned from our past, we live in the present to do God’s will, and we hope for a future that challenges us to grow our church family. We invite you to join us in this journey, experiencing the warmth, faith, and fellowship that defines First Baptist Roswell.

The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church and is responsible for spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and overall administration, in accordance with First Baptist Roswell’s By-laws. The Senior Pastor’s overall responsibility, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is to lead members and attenders to a closer and deeper relationship with God, and as such, this role requires a deep commitment to faith, effective preaching, strong leadership, and a passion for guiding the congregation in spiritual growth.

We are looking for a candidate who conforms to the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

• Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, Bible-based sermons each week, on Sundays, and Bible study on Wednesdays.
• Collaborate with ministerial staff and worship teams to coordinate a cohesive and spiritually meaningful weekly worship service.
• Prepare Bible studies and teachings that are biblically sound and relevant to our congregation.
• Develop, execute, and communicate the church’s mission and vision by aligning ministerial activities with the church’s overall goals for spiritual and physical growth.

• Provide spiritual guidance and counselling to congregation members, in collaboration with ministerial staff and lay leadership.
• Actively participate in visitation to members in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences. Offer support and prayer during these visits to provide comfort and spiritual care.
• Promote and foster a sense of community within the congregation and encourage outreach efforts to the wider community.

• Oversee and coordinate ministerial staff, including pastors and associate pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff.
• Meet with the church diaconate and lay leadership regularly.
• Regularly attend staff and committee meetings.
• Collaborate with lay leadership to manage church budget and financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with church policies and procedures.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:

• Master’s degree, preferably a Master of Divinity, or a higher degree from a recognized evangelical seminary.
• Ideally, five or more years of experience in pastoral ministry in a role that involved preaching and supervision of staff.
• Currently an ordained minister.
• Willing to participate in educational and enrichment opportunities.

• Passion for people and reaching out to people who don’t attend church.
• A heart…