Head Pastor

Goodman Baptist Church•Enterprise, AL

About The Position

Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and sound doctrinal guidance rooted in extensive biblical knowledge. Conduct in-depth scriptural study and research to effectively address questions from the congregation. Lead weekly worship services and coordinate with the choir leader to ensure meaningful, well-structured services. Oversee and execute Pastoral Care ministries, including: 1) Hospital and home visitation 2) Counseling for individuals, couples, and families 3) Funeral services and support for grieving families 4) Wedding ceremonies and premarital counseling Support and supervise existing ministry staff, including the part-time youth minister and volunteer church secretary. Provide administrative leadership to ensure smooth church operations, including planning, organizing, and managing church programs, calendars, and initiatives. Work collaboratively with deacons, committees, and ministry teams to establish and execute church goals, policies, and outreach strategies. Manage or oversee administrative tasks such as communication, budgeting input, and general coordination of church functions. Engage actively in outreach efforts within the local community to build relationships and encourage church growth. Represent the church with professionalism and compassion in all community interactions.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of biblical text, theology, and Baptist doctrine.
Demonstrated ability to research scripture effectively and communicate clear, Bible-based answers.
Prior experience in pastoral leadership, including preaching, teaching, and shepherding a congregation.
Experience in pastoral care, including visitation, counseling, funerals, and weddings.
Proven administrative and organizational skills within a church or ministry context.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse individuals and families.
A heart for outreach and community involvement.
Ability to collaborate with and support existing church staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and sound doctrinal guidance rooted in extensive biblical knowledge.
Conduct in-depth scriptural study and research to effectively address questions from the congregation.
Lead weekly worship services and coordinate with the choir leader to ensure meaningful, well-structured services.
Oversee and execute Pastoral Care ministries, including: 1) Hospital and home visitation 2) Counseling for individuals, couples, and families 3) Funeral services and support for grieving families 4) Wedding ceremonies and premarital counseling
Support and supervise existing ministry staff, including the part-time youth minister and volunteer church secretary.
Provide administrative leadership to ensure smooth church operations, including planning, organizing, and managing church programs, calendars, and initiatives.
Work collaboratively with deacons, committees, and ministry teams to establish and execute church goals, policies, and outreach strategies.
Manage or oversee administrative tasks such as communication, budgeting input, and general coordination of church functions.
Engage actively in outreach efforts within the local community to build relationships and encourage church growth.
Represent the church with professionalism and compassion in all community interactions.