Pastor

Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board | Calvary Baptist Church

Job Description

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care to the members of Calvary Baptist Church. He or she guides the church according to the teaching of the Bible and the doctrines of the Southern Baptist Convention and serves as an ex‑officio member of all committees.

• Preaching & Teaching – prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons that align with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000; lead Sunday morning worship and other services; oversee or delegate teaching of Bible studies and discipleship classes.
• Pastoral Care – provide spiritual counseling, visitation and care to church members, including hospitals, nursing homes and shut‑ins; officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms and Communion; maintain confidentiality and compassion in personal interactions.
• Leadership & Administration – provide vision and spiritual direction in coordination with church leadership; work alongside Deacons, ministry teams and staff to implement the church’s mission and ministry goals; oversee staff, support volunteers and encourage ministry development.
• Evangelism & Missions – lead the congregation in outreach and evangelism efforts; encourage mission involvement locally, nationally and internationally in partnership with the SBC, GBMB, WMBA and affiliated ministries; support cooperative giving through the Cooperative Program and other Southern Baptist initiatives.

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a call to pastoral ministry.
• Demonstrated biblical qualifications of elder/overseer (1 Timothy 3:1‑7, Titus 1:5‑9).
• Commitment to integrity and holiness in personal life.
• Ordained (preferably a Southern Baptist minister).
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a Bible college or a Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary.
• Proven pastoral experience (3‑5 years preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to prayer, discipleship and the Great Commission.

• Strong biblical literacy and theological soundness.
• Shepherding heart with a servant‑leader mindset.
• Ability to lead a multi‑generational congregation.
• Administrative ability to manage church affairs and staff.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a heart for restorative practice.
• Effective in preaching and public communication.

• Resume with references.
• Statement of faith and testimony.
• Sample sermon (video or audio link).
• Philosophy of Ministry.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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