Senior Pastor Job Somerville Tennessee USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Location: Somerville

Warren Community Church

Job Description Senior Pastor Position Summary

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and shepherding. He leads the church in fulfilling its mission in alignment with Biblical doctrine, and the church’s constitution/bylaws.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

Preach biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons each week.
Teach and equip believers through Bible studies, discipleship, and doctrinal instruction.
Promote evangelism and spiritual growth.

Spiritual Leadership & Shepherding

Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis support.
Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal.
Oversee ordinances such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Church Leadership & Administration

Lead the church staff and coordinate ministry leaders/volunteers.
Work closely with the Ministry Advisory Council, Trustees and ministry teams to support church health and unity.
Help guide church planning, budgeting, and ministry priorities.
Ensure church operations align with biblical standards and church policies.

Evangelism & Missions

Encourage outreach in the local community.
Support missions giving and participation both locally and globally.
Promote a culture of sharing the gospel and serving others.

Worship & Church Life

Partner with worship leadership to ensure services are God-honoring, Christ-centered and biblically grounded.
Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed.
Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the church and community.

Qualifications

A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a strong personal walk with Christ.
Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in a Southern Baptist or like-minded Baptist church.
Demonstrated ability to preach, teach, and lead effectively.
Strong character qualifications consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
Lead the Church by example through personal and spiritual integrity, especially in areas of finances, devotional life and commitment to biblical marriage.
Abstinence from the use of drugs (except as prescribed by physician) and acknowledge the disqualification from the position of Senior Pastor should such use be confirmed.
Completion of Seminary training with a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
Experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership (Minimum 3 years).

Core Competencies

Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability
Servant leadership and humility
Clear communication and interpersonal skills
Wisdom in counseling and conflict resolution
Ability to lead teams and develop leaders
Proven personal integrity and the highest moral standards in your ministry and personal life including commitment and fidelity in your marriage or relationship

Accountability & Reporting

Reports to:

Church congregation through the Ministry Advisory Council

Works with:
Church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers

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