The Senior Pastor shall serve as the under-shepherd and overseer of Hillcrest Baptist Church, feeding, leading and nurturing the congregation. His main responsibilities will be to communicate God’s Word, minister to spiritual needs and provide biblical leadership for the church.
Provide leadership and vision for the church. Direct plans for ministry and church growth, develop and fine tune the church structure based on the team philosophy of
ministry.
Motivate, equip and nurture the people of Hillcrest through example, preaching, fellowship and teaching God’s Word and spiritual counseling.
Spend significant time in prayer and Bible study.
Contact/visit hospitalized or grieving church members.
Officiate at weddings and funerals.
Provide premarital counseling, counseling regarding salvation and spiritual issues and other counseling for church members as time permits.
Perform sacraments such as communion and baptism.
Oversee church discipline and manage conflict in the church. Seek to reconcile relationships and promote unity within the church.
Participate in evangelism efforts through preaching and giving invitations during worship services, revival or other special services, visitation and other church outreach efforts.