Pastor

Job description: Pastor

Primary function – To provide leadership to the members of this elder lead church enabling them to focus on a closer relationship with God, and equipping them for evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, praying, and worship.

Qualifications:

·       A solid foundation in biblical knowledge and theology.

·       Must be a minister in good standing of a nationally recognized Evangelical denomination and must, by training or experience or both, be qualified to teach and preach the Gospel.

·       Strong verbal and written communications skills

·       Strong leadership abilities

·       Spiritual maturity

The Pastor will:

·       Must meet the qualifications of character, knowledge and gifting set out for leaders in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

·       Be a servant leader. The pastor is expected to live an exemplary life modeling the call, character, and competencies becoming a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

·       Will demonstrate a servant spirit as a growing disciple of Jesus Christ.

·       Be wholeheartedly in agreement with the church’s by-laws.

·       Be wholeheartedly in agreement with FCC’s doctrine.

·       Be chair of Ministry Oversight Committee and Eldership team who govern the church

·       Work with the elders, deacons, and department leadership to manage the affairs of the church

·       Preach and lead in turn in our Sunday morning and evening services.

·       Lead a mid-week bible study.

·       Support and strengthen the leadership of our outreach programs.

·       Be involved in the strategic leadership and development of the church in all areas (both in discipleship and evangelism), delegating responsibility where appropriate, and assisting others in taking initiative.

·       The Pastor including visiting church members, regular attenders and new visitors, neighborhood evangelism, visiting shut-ins, funerals, weddings, etc.

·       Strengths in teaching, leadership, and administration are also advantages.