Pastor

The Pastor is responsible to God to lead FBC of Etowah, TN, for leading members to witness; to grow and develop in Christian maturity; and to participate in Christian Ministries; and for acting as the administrator of the paid church staff.

Areas of Accountability

• Preach and teach the inerrant word of God, and, in doing so foster the growth and leadership of the church body.

• Plan and conduct the worship services; prepare and deliver sermons Sunday morning and Wednesday evening; lead in observance of the church ordinances.

• Set an example in growing the church by visiting members, prospects and the sick.

• Conduct counseling sessions; perform wedding ceremonies; and conduct funerals. These services will be performed at the discretion of the Pastor and in keeping with the function listed above.

• Work with deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities. The Pastor shall serve as ex-officio (non-voting) member of all committees.

• Act as moderator of the church business meetings.

• Serve as administrator of the paid church staff; supervise the work of assigned paid staff workers.

• Be willing to work with a church that is dually aligned with SBC/CBF, though our church does not support the extreme directions being taken by CBF. Lastly, our church is governed by God's word; not an affiliation.

First Baptist Church of Etowah seeks to be a free and faithful voice of the Gospel, witnessing with integrity to Jesus Christ and the mission of the church. The church believes in and dedicates itself to preserving and practicing historic Baptist principles, freedoms, and traditions.