Job Description
Southern Baptist Senior Pastor
Fellowship Baptist Church of Warrenton, MO, known for its loving and friendly members, is nestled in a rapidly growing rural community 60 miles west of St. Louis. Founded in 1980 by a small group of families, we have grown to over 200 active members and are sponsoring a Spanish-speaking church in our area.
Description:
The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual and administrative leader, delivering biblically grounded sermons that align with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
Primary responsibilities:
· Education and Experience
o Ordained Southern Baptist minister or is requesting SBC ordination
· Provide Spiritual Leadership
o Promote and practice personal and corporate prayer
o Proclaim the full biblical gospel and shepherd the congregation through biblically sound relevant sermons while coordinating the overall atmosphere and structure of services
o Officiate baptisms, funerals, weddings, and lead Lord’s Supper
· Provide Pastoral Leadership
o Connect and engage with members of all ages
o Conduct, lead, and train deacons and staff in visitation of members
o Conduct pre-marital, marital, crisis, and other counseling
· Provide Outreach Leadership
o Develop evangelism and discipleship in the church
o Support church staff and ministry teams in community outreach
o Encourage collaboration with other area pastors
· Provide Administrative Leadership
o Lead church to develop Christ centered programs that align with the church vision and mission
o Lead church to train staff and ministry team leaders
o Lead, develop and help implement a communication strategy for the church
o Lead church to develop policies and procedures to encourage member participation
o Moderate church business meetings
o Supervise church staff
o Represent the church in civic events/matters
Application:
If you feel the Lord is calling you to shepherd and lead Fellowship Baptist Church, please submit your resume to FBCWPastorSearch@FBCWarrenton.com
About the Fellowship Baptist Church
Fellowship Baptist Church of Warrenton, MO, known for its loving and friendly members, is nestled in a rapidly growing rural community 60 miles west of St. Louis. Founded in 1980 by a small group of families, we have grown to over 200 active members and are sponsoring a Spanish-speaking church in our area.
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