Lead Pastor - Shirley Hills Baptist Church

Baptist Search Partners • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

A more extensive job description will be provided to candidates early in the interview process. The Lead Pastor will fulfill the tasks and exhibit the characteristics described in Colossians 1:9-10, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9. He will support the Church bylaws as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a focus in the following areas of responsibility: Leadership, Preaching and Teaching, Shepherding, and Vision.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching
• Leadership
• Pastor/shepherd
• Communication
• Vision
• Previous experience as a Lead/Senior Pastor or primary teaching pastor
• Masters level or above in Ministry or Divinity

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Elder Board to provide leadership in shepherding the congregation, developing vision, setting ministry direction, and leading prayer for the congregation and staff.
• Provide pastoral leadership to staff and elders by ensuring their spiritual growth, equipping them for ministry, offering coaching and feedback, and fostering unity, trust, and accountability.
• Oversee staff and organizational alignment through leadership of staff meetings, participation in Elder Board and committee meetings, and ensuring effective engagement in advancing ministry vision and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary preacher for Sunday worship gatherings using a largely expository style with seasons of verse-by-verse and occasional topical teaching.
• Coordinate teaching passages and topics with the worship leadership team.
• Provide pastoral leadership and care by maintaining healthy relationships with staff, elders, deacons, and key leaders, and ensuring pastoral care responsibilities are fulfilled across all ministries.
• Oversee and strengthen congregational care ministries and structures through staff and lay leaders.
• Lead the way and promote disciplined spiritual growth through ministry programs and initiatives across all age groups.
• Develop, communicate, and execute church vision in partnership with the elders and staff.
• Cultivate a mission sending culture and develop and integrate mission strategies and partnerships with Southern Baptist and like-minded organizations.
• Promote kingdom investment and growth through evangelism and stewardship emphases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time