Senior Pastor

The Position

Title: Senior Pastor

Organization: The Point Church

Location: Pensacola, FL (Perdido Key area)

Website: https://tothepoint.church/

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The Church

The Point Church was established in August 1963 as The Point Chapel with a mission to serve the community of Innerarity Point. Over 60 years, the church underwent name changes, evolving from Innerarity Point Baptist Church to its current identity, The Point Church.

Further expansion took place in January 2023 with the replanting of the former West Pensacola Baptist Church as the Jackson Street Campus. This multi-site initiative seeks to honor the existing community's heritage and focuses on reaching the Jackson Street community for Christ. The Point Church is excited to move into this next season of growth for the Jackson Street campus and can’t wait to see all God has in store.

The Point Church continues to dream with much excitement about the opportunities to further expand the Kingdom of God in their community and around the world. The Point Church has been blessed with a strong volunteer base, beautiful facilities, and a great location to reach families around the Emerald Coast region.

The Point’s Two Campuses: 

Perdido Key Campus

The Point Church is prayerfully and intentionally looking to what is next when it comes to the utilization of our existing space that will accommodate the continued and consistent growth at our Perdido Key Campus.

13801 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola, FL 32507

Sunday | 9:00am • 10:45am

Wednesday | 6:00pm

Jackson Street Campus

With two excellent locations, a dedicated congregation, and a Kingdom focus, the Point Church is ready to step into its future. The Point Church eagerly awaits a new Senior Pastor to connect with families, engage the military community, reach out locally and globally, and prioritize nurturing the believers in the church while focusing on reaching those in the community who are far from God.

5213 W Jackson Street, Pensacola, FL 32506

Sunday | 10:00am

Wednesday | 6:00pm

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

The Point Church’s mission statement of "Loving people to the point of life: Jesus Christ!"

Our Vision

We believe that we are better in Biblical community! We learn more, grow consistently, and serve better surrounded by other Christians in the local church. 

Weekends At The Point Church

The Point Church is a dynamic and growing Southern Baptist Church with a mission statement of "Loving people to the point of life: Jesus Christ!" The Point Church is a multi-site church with campuses in the Perdido Key and Jackson Street area with a combined attendance of 600+ in worship.

The weekends at The Point Church are designed with the whole family in mind and include inspiring contemporary worship, relevant, expository, Biblical preaching, and specific worship experiences for children. When you come to The Point Church you will quickly find a warm, friendly group of people committed to making the church engaging, adventurous, and life-changing.

As a multigenerational church in a very transient community, The Point Church is committed to embracing people from all walks of life and providing an intentional worship experience that includes multiple styles of music and presentation in order to best engage the mind, heart, and soul of every generation and background. At The Point Church, there are opportunities for everyone to connect, grow, and serve.

The church is known throughout the region for its robust children's programs and is committed to evolving into a church that can make an even greater impact in the community. The Point Church aims to expand its engagement in both local and global outreach initiatives.

Community

Perdido Key extends along the western coast of Florida and the eastern coast of Alabama; the church is situated in the Innerarity Point community, which boasts a unique position as an ideal place for island living. This part of Pensacola is nestled on a slim stretch of land at the far western tip of Florida. The Perdido Key area is a barrier island framed by picturesque white sand dunes and breathtaking views of the serene Gulf waters to the south. To the north, it is surrounded by lush wetlands, estuaries, and a variety of wildlife. This location effortlessly combines natural splendor, coastal lifestyle, and southern hospitality.

Pensacola is known as "The Cradle of Naval Aviation," as it was home to the first Naval Air Station established by the U.S. Navy in 1914 and is the home to many of our military families. A fun fact is that the National Museum of Naval Aviation, located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in Florida, with more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft and historical displays. Additionally, NAS Pensacola is the home of the U.S. Navy’s air demonstration squadron - The Blue Angels.

The city hosts yearly festivals, events, historical tours, and notable landmarks. Two such events are the Pensacola Seafood Festival and The Pensacola Crawfish Festival, located in the historic downtown area, featuring live music performances for almost three decades. And there is even more fun for families to experience once you’ve washed off the sand and sunscreen. Plan the perfect family outing in Pensacola. You might even learn a thing or two! Whether you're discovering marine life or delving into the rich history that echoes through the city's streets, or walking on the wild side at a zoo, Pensacola weaves together moments of joy for families of all sizes.

Additionally, Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola houses the Vietnam Veterans of Northwest Florida's "Wall South," a scaled-down version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

The Pensacola area is a great place to live and raise a family and offers something for every resident. The Point Church loves being a part of this wonderful community and is committed to reaching the community and its surrounding areas with the love of Christ.

Reporting Relationships

Position: Senior Pastor

Reports to: Administrative Team and Congregation

Supervises: Church Staff: Leadership Team

Relates to: Deacons, Staff, Congregation, and Community

The Purpose 

The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual guide of the church and is tasked with:

• Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching Biblical scripture.
• Providing pastoral care and offering administrative leadership across all church functions.
• Collaborating with deacons and church staff to create worship opportunities for The Point members and guests.
• Guiding individuals in their spiritual growth and empowering them to impact their communities with gospel-centered lives.
• Propel the vision of “reaching people through a multi-site and/or church planting model.”

The Position 

The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader of the church and is responsible for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, preaching culturally relevant and Biblically accurate messages, engaging in pastoral care, and providing spiritual leadership in all areas of church life and function. He should be highly relational and able to lead collaboratively with the Church Leadership and the staff to provide opportunities for The Point Church members and guests to worship and be discipled toward growth in their daily walk of faith so that they may impact their communities with gospel-centered lives. He should be culturally savvy, evangelical, and have experience leading in a multi-staff setting. Multi-site experience would be a plus.

Additionally, the incoming Senior Pastor at The Point Church must adhere to the standards set for Elders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9, follow the Baptist Faith and Message (2000 version), and uphold The Point Church’s connection with the Southern Baptist Convention.

The Qualifications

• Must have a strong conviction of preaching expository, Biblical, and relevant messages with integrity in the preparation process.
• Must hold or be willing to attain ordination and licensing as a Southern Baptist Pastor.
• Proficient in interpersonal and communication skills, as well as adept in creative communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and strategic acumen.
• Upholds unwavering character and integrity, nurturing a deep spiritual connection through daily prayer and Scripture study, while prioritizing family life to exemplify dedication to his Spiritual calling.

Goals and Expectations

The effective Senior Pastor will achieve the following goals during the first 24-months of work:

• Serve as the primary preacher by presenting well-organized, expository, Bible-based messages.
• Plan dynamic worship services to create a reverent atmosphere, bringing joy to God, strength to believers, and drawing seekers closer to God.
• Guide the congregation in Bible study to nurture Christian growth and enhance their comprehension of the Bible through practical life lessons.
• Ensure the church focuses on providing ministry and initiatives that engage members of every generation and embrace a transient military and retired community.
• Inspire believers to be disciple-makers in their spheres of influence while cultivating a leadership pipeline within the church.
• Provide a clear vision for The Point Church community and ensure staff and ministries align.
• Work with the Executive Pastor to provide effective coaching, guidance, and encouragement to staff.
• Integrate with The Point Church’s geographical community and support missions at various levels.
• Connect with The Point Church’s people and guests through events, outings, and individual meetings to strengthen relationships.
• Demonstrate a teachable spirit, openness to feedback, and willingness to learn.
• Maintain integrity by adhering to The Point Church’s doctrines, constitution, by-laws and employee guidelines.
• Administer Baptism and Communion regularly and as needed.
• Conduct weddings, baby dedications, and funerals upon request.

Candidate Profile

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:

Education

Although formal education is not a predetermining factor for the selection of the new Senior Pastor, it is likely that he will hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited seminary, college, or university. An advanced degree in Biblical studies, divinity, or seminary training is preferred.

Experience/Skills

The successful candidate should have a strong background in a growing SBC church and should have experience in Biblical expository preaching, strategic ministry development, team building, engaging discipleship and intentional spiritual formation strategies with proven success in implementing these strategies. The candidate should have a proven track record of pastoral leadership, organizational development and effective communication. He must have strong people skills and an inspiring passion to reach people far from God and help them grow deeper in their faith.

The candidate must embrace the ability to work within a community and promote innovation through collaboration. In addition, the individual will be able to connect across generations and within a transient community home for many of our military and retired residents. Experience in a similar church setting and supervisory experience in a multi-staff and multi-site setting is preferred.

At least six years leading in an effective and growing ministry is desired.

Personal Characteristic:

• Strong, demonstrated relationship with Jesus Christ, guided by a commitment to service to God.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles.
• A chemistry that fits with The Point Church.
• Must be loyal and willing to create lasting relationships with those on Staff and in the congregation.
• Explores, experiences and expresses grace in ministry and relationships.
• The ability to create and maintain strong relationships in the community and surrounding churches
• An effective team leader who can inspire others to work together to achieve their God-given mission and vision.
• Has a high view of God, of Scripture, of prayer, and of the Holy Spirit that influences daily life.
• Highly relational leader and has a heart for the Perdido Key and Jackson Street communities.
• Committed to discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Abides by The Point Church’s Moral and Lifestyle agreement.
• If married, his wife must be a believer, supportive of his ministry and involved in the church. There must be observable evidence that he has a healthy family life.

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