Lead Pastor

Position Summary:

The First Baptist Church of Belle Glade, FL (FBC BG) is one church with two languages. The English search committee is in search of a full-time, Lead Pastor, that is passionate about the Lord's work and bringing people to Jesus. The Lead Pastor is accountable to the church membership through the Administrative Committee and must work closely with the Associate Pastor of the Spanish church.

He will be responsible to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership. He will need to prepare and deliver sermons, oversee prayer groups, and develop programs that exemplify and encourage the congregation to learn, grow, mature and serve.

Qualifications:

1. BIBLICALLY CONSISTENT WITH TITUS 1:5-9 and 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-3. Living a lifestyle that is congruent with the scripture qualifications. Must abide by the constitution and bylaws of FBC.
2. Leader.
3. Preacher.
4. Teacher.

Skills:

1. Evangelism.
2. Counseling.
3. Communication and interpersonal skills (able to deal with different cultures, especially Hispanic Americans)
4. Experience in training others (ability to effectively apply scriptural principles in ministry)
5. Experience growing a church

Doctrine:
Baptist

Style of Worship:
Blended (Mix of Traditional and Modern)

Education:

College degree with some Seminary courses. Most importantly a heart for the ministry.

Experience:

Previous experience as a Lead or Senior Pastor at an accredited Southern Baptist Church.

Availability:
Full time position

Responsibilities:
1.
Prepare and deliver sermons
2.
Provide pastoral leadership (overseeing biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, evangelism, prayer groups, first time visitors)
3.
Work with associate pastor (Set vision, direction, and goals aligned with the overall vision of FBC)
4.
Participate in all/required staff meetings
5.
Work with other church leaders to coordinate church or community events and outreach.
6.
Encourage and facilitate member engagement in FBC.
7.
Find creative ways to impact the community and to develop relationships.
8.
Encourage families through regular and consistent communication. (Home visitation, hospital visitation, counseling)
9.
Parent and family leadership (Provide resources for parents to grow in their ability to lead and engage spiritually with their own children)
10.
Provide support/counseling (For couples, family, individual)

Benefits:
Currently in preparation by the finance committee

Salary:
Subject to experience, education, and skills.

To inquire more about this position, please send your resume to Robert Ortez at