Senior Pastor - Fellowship Bible Church,SC Job Columbia South Carolina USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Location: Columbia

Senior Pastor - Fellowship Bible Church

FBC Senior Pastor

Job Description Our mission is to partner with God in transforming people into the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Meeting people where they are. Taking people where God wants to go.)

To carry out this mission Fellowship Bible Church is committed to glorify God by the intentional pursuit of equipping every FBC member for biblical worship, discipleship, outreach (local and global), fellowship and service.

General Overview of the Senior Pastor Ministry

This current role has four primary emphases.

As an Elder:
First and foremost, the candidate must meet the doctrinal, moral and spiritual qualifications to be an elder. One will serve equally in that capacity as all other active elders.
In Teaching and Discipleship. One has many responsibilities, but the applicant's s effectiveness as the primary speaker on Sunday mornings is the indispensable public foundation for his entire ministry. Sunday morning messages must consistently engage audience interest, promote life-transformation and demonstrate biblical faithfulness with a depth of insight into the Scriptures that reflects healthy relationships with God and people.
In Community Impact. The candidate is to have the energy, ability and desire to mobilize the people of FBC in a variety of ways to serve and evangelize our surrounding community.
In Administration, Supervision and Management. The candidate oversees both the office and the church staff.

Relationship to Other Elders

The elder board has the authority over the direction and ministries of the church. The Senior Pastor participates in this responsibility as one of the elders. The Senior Pastor, individually, does not determine the direction of the church, nor does he have authority over all of the ministries of the church.

The elders will review the Senior Pastor not less than annually. At that time the applicant's job description will be reviewed to determine if any changes are needed. Pastoral compensation will be reviewed each fall as part of the annual budgeting process.

Responsibilities Shared as One of the Elders

Determining God-inspired vision and direction to establish annual ministry initiatives for the overall ministry of FBC
Coordinating the preparation of the annual budget along with the deacons.
Setting an example of servant leadership and spiritual maturity through a life marked by the fruit of the Spirit in attitude, conduct and relationships
Engaging faithfully in prayer for the spiritual health of FBC leaders and ministries
Shaping the culture of the church around the vision by ensuring that FBC leaders are aligned with and have the resources to execute God’s vision
Guarding the ministry environment to ensure it is doctrinally sound, team oriented and pursues transformed lives—not merely deliver accurate content
Shepherding the flock, responding quickly to the multiple needs of the congregation:
Prayer, Counseling, Visitation, Weddings, Funerals, Baptism, etc.
Arranges for Discovery Class to be offered at least twice per year
Helping members discover and use their God-given talents and gifts
Developing and equipping new deacons and elders from the body
Serving as part of the Nominating Committee.
Overseeing FBC ministries

Teaching and Discipling Ministry

Creates a preaching calendar with biblical references and sermon ideas for a minimum of three months in advance based upon God's leading, input from church leaders and needs of people in the church. If desired may schedule one week in the spring and one week in the fall to serve as study/planning retreats. These weeks will not be considered part of your vacation.
Prepares and presents original expository biblical messages (topical or book) to help the people of FBC be transformed into the…

Senior Pastor - Fellowship Bible Church, SC