| Faith
Baptist Church
Lead Pastor Job Description |
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| Faith
Baptist Mission Statement
To bring people to Jesus, to establish them in church fellowship,
to develop them in Christlikeness, and to equip them for
service in the Church and in society so that God’s
name will be exalted. |
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| Primary
Role
The Lead Pastor is the spiritual leader of the Church and
under-shepherd of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is recognised
as an Elder who is uniquely called of God to full-time service
and equipped with pastoral gifts for ministry within the
congregation. The direction of the Church shall rest largely
with the Pastor and the Elders acting in accordance with
the Church Council and the membership. |
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Required
Qualifications
The Lead Pastor must: |
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Be eligible for membership in Faith Baptist Church,
including agreement with the statement of faith.
2. Be a preacher of the Gospel and teacher of the
faith as embodied in the Scriptures:
3. Be a man of good standing who has a rapport with
God, aptitude for this ministry, and displays the
characteristics set forth in Titus 1:6ff.
4. Be ordained, or he must have the necessary training
and experience to qualify for and be prepared to seek
ordination. |
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| Primary
Job Responsibilities |
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The Lead Pastor shall be responsible for the preaching
ministry of Faith Baptist Church including: planning
themes, preparation and delivery of sermons, organizing
preaching schedules.
2. It is the duty of the Lead Pastor along with the
elders to provide spiritual guidance and leadership
to the Church.
3. He shall preach the Gospel, teach the Scriptures,
administer the ordinances, promote and nurture the
spiritual interest of the Church and shall give leadership
in organizing and developing the Church for the best
possible service in the Kingdom of God.
4. His teachings shall reflect the basic doctrines
and beliefs set forth in the Faith Baptist Church
Statement of Faith and promote adherence to the standard
of conduct in the Faith Baptist Church Covenant.
5. The Lead Pastor shall have administrative charge
over all other pastoral/ministerial staff and secretarial
support. He will hold regular staff meetings to lead,
and foster growth in his staff.
6. He shall be free to attend and participate ex-officio
in the meetings of any board, committee or church
organization.
7. He shall participate in the preparation of the
Vision Statement and in the implementation of the
goals and objectives found in it.
8. Complete a lead pastor’s personal Performance
Review in cooperation with the elders annually.
9. Complete associate pastor and executive assistants
evaluations annually.
10. Be available to give counselling.
11. Provide enthusiastic leadership in evangelism.
12. Provide leadership in visitation. |
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| Personal
Responsibilities |
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Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the
Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
2. Be a steward of his professional development.
3. Maintain Godly priorities in his home.
4. Develop personal evangelism opportunities within
and outside the church. |
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| Interested
candidates need to send a resume and a covering letter to:
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Faith
Baptist Church
c/o Search Committee
437 Broadway Avenue East
Regina, SK S4N 0Z8
Phone: (306) 569-3444
Fax (306)569-3446
Email office: office@fbcregina.ca
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more information and/or inquires, please contact FBC as
listed. |
