Senior Pastor

Spring Hills Community Church is a small, rural, Bible-believing church in southeast Ohio, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. We are seeking a part-time senior pastor with the following qualifications & skills. The major responsibilities expected of the senior pastor are also included. Please send a brief cover letter and a 1-2 page resume to:

Spring Hills Community Church

P.O. Box 267

Somerset, OH 43783

email
:

contact
:
Mike Kennedy

phone
:

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 Spring Hills Community Church 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;
Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5.

• A deep commitment to Jesus Christ and His gospel.
• A deep understanding of and commitment to the Bible and Christian theology
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience.)
• Strong public speaking and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, with a passion for empowering others and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and pastoral care
• Experience in pastoral ministry or church leadership
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to articulate and embody the mission, vision, and values of the church

• Nurture personal relationship with Jesus through regular spiritual disciplines
• Provide spiritual leadership, biblical guidance, and pastoral care to the congregation, fostering a culture of faith, love, and service.
• Develop and deliver engaging, biblically-based weekly sermons during worship services, as well as on special occasions and events.
• Plan and lead services, collaborating with the worship team, and ensuring that services are meaningful and spiritually enriching.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among staff, volunteers, and congregants to promote a unified church culture (including conflict resolution)
• Collaborate with ministry leaders to establish goals, develop action plans, and assess progress towards church objectives (including church growth and leadership development)
• Facilitate and encourage spiritual growth and discipleship through the development and implementation of small group ministries, Bible studies, and other educational programs. This includes helping people discover their spiritual gifts.
• Facilitate pastoral care for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick, counseling those in need, and offering support during times of crisis.
• Serve as the leader in seeking to win the unsaved and unchurched; lead the membership in soul winning training.
• Engage and build relationships within the local community, participating in outreach and mission activities, and collaborating with other organizations to address community needs.
• Perform other pastoral duties, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications, as required.