Senior Pastor

We are committed to glorifying God and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more than fifty years, God has faithfully used our church to make disciples and impact our community. With the retirement of our present pastor, we prayerfully seek the man God has prepared to become our next Senior Pastor — a shepherd who will faithfully preach God’s Word, lead with humility and equip North Main Baptist Church to fulfill the Great Commission.

“Loving God and Loving Others” is our mission statement based on the Great Commandment given to us by our Lord. (Matthew 22:37-40)

We want to grow every day in understanding what it means to follow Jesus and shape our lives according to the Gospel. As a church family, we are called to encourage one another in the Lord. We also understand that Christ’s call to make disciples extends beyond the walls of our church campus into the community around us and out to the world.

As a Southern Baptist Church, we are members of the Southern Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Our core beliefs can be found in the Baptist Faith and Message.

Position Summary 
The Pastor is responsible for leading the church to function as a New Testament church. The Pastor is the leader of the Pastoral Ministries program of the church and, as such, he works with the Deacons and the church staff to lead the church in performing its objectives; to lead the church to engage in a fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and service; to proclaim the Gospel to believers and unbelievers; and to care for the church members and other persons in the community.

The Pastor is the immediate supervisor of all ministerial staff and the overall supervisor of other staff. The Pastor is an ex-officio member of all teams. 

The Ideal Candidate 
Character 
·       Demonstrates a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ 
·       Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9) 
·       Holds firmly to biblical truth while demonstrating grace, compassion and wisdom in applying Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Titus 1:9) 
·       Courageously upholds biblical convictions while speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) 
·       Leads with integrity, humility, wisdom and a servant’s heart 
·       Loves people and faithfully shepherds the congregation through prayer, encouragement, discipleship and pastoral care 
·       Possesses a genuine passion for evangelism, missions and community outreach 

Leadership & Ministry Gifts 
·       Faithful expositor and communicator of God’s Word (2 Timothy 4:2) 
·       Visionary leader who inspires and equips others for ministry 
·       Equips, mentors, and empowers staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and volunteers to use their spiritual gifts for the building up of Christ’s Church (Ephesians 4:11–16; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Peter 4:10–11) 
·       Relational and approachable across all generations 
·       Wise, collaborative and decisive while preserving unity within the church 
·       Fosters a culture among ministry teams, committees and staff of prayerfully and humbly seeking God together, listening to one another and following God’s lead in unity with Him 
·       Leads from a foundation of prayer, seeking God’s wisdom and direction in every aspect of ministry (Acts 6:4; James 1:5; Ephesians 6:18) 
·       Demonstrates wise stewardship of the church’s people, finances, facilities, and ministry opportunities for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 16:10–12) 

Personality 
·       Visible, approachable, and actively engaged in the life and ministry of the church (Romans 12:10–13; 1 Thessalonians 2:8) 
·       Encourages, equips, and empowers staff and ministry leaders by setting clear expectations, developing their gifts, and trusting them to lead with appropriate responsibility and accountability (Ephesians 4:11–12; 2 Timothy 2:2) 
·       Addresses conflict directly, promptly, and biblically while pursuing reconciliation and protecting the unity of the church (Matthew 18:15–17; Romans 12:18; Ephesians 4:26–27) 
·       Steady and gracious under pressure, responding to disagreement, criticism and difficulty with spiritual and emotional maturity (Proverbs 15:1; Galatians 5:22–23) 
·       Humble and teachable, welcoming wise counsel, receiving feedback with grace and demonstrating a willingness to grow (Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22) 

Key Ministry Responsibilities 
The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader and shepherd of North Main Baptist Church. He is responsible for faithfully preaching and teaching the Word of God, providing biblical vision and leadership, shepherding the congregation, equipping believers for ministry, and overseeing the overall health of the church. Working alongside church staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and the congregation, he will lead the church in fulfilling its mission locally and globally while affirming and supporting the Baptist Faith and Message. The Senior Pastor is accountable to North Main Baptist Church’s Ministry Advisory Council. 

Spiritual Leadership 
·       Preach and teach the Scriptures with biblical accuracy and practical application  
·       Lead the congregation through preaching, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism  
·       Cast a compelling, Christ-centered vision for the church 
·       Guard the doctrinal integrity of the church through faithful teaching and biblical leadership 
·       Equip believers for ministry and encourage spiritual maturity throughout the congregation 

Pastoral Care 
·       Shepherd the congregation through counseling, visitation, prayer, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral ministries 
·       Foster a culture of compassionate care through staff and volunteers 
·       Pray faithfully for the congregation and provide spiritual guidance during times of crisis and significant life events 

Leadership & Administration 
·       Provide leadership and accountability for church staff 
·       Work collaboratively with deacons, ministry leaders, and committees 
·       Lead congregational business meetings with biblical integrity 
·       Provide overall leadership for the ministries and operations of the church 
·       Oversee budgeting and ministry planning 
·       Develop future ministry leaders through mentoring and delegation 
·       Promote the faithful stewardship of the church’s financial, physical, and ministry resources 
·       Ensure church ministries and practices remain aligned with the church’s mission, vision, and governing documents 

Community & Missions 
·       Lead the church in local outreach, global missions, and cooperative ministry 
·       Lead by example in sharing the Gospel and encourage the congregation to actively engage in personal evangelism 
·       Represent the church within the Southern Baptist Convention, local association, and community as appropriate 

Required Qualifications 
·       Minimum of a seminary master’s degree (M.Div. preferred)  
·       Minimum five years of pastoral leadership experience  
·       Ordained pastor  
·       Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000  
·       Meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9  
·       Demonstrated ability to faithfully preach and teach God’s Word  
·       Demonstrated ability to shepherd and disciple believers  
·       Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 
·       Experience serving in a significant leadership role within a church of at least 200 in average weekly attendance 
·       Experience supervising full-time church staff  
·       Southern Baptist ministry experience  
·       Experience leading a church through strategic growth or revitalization  
·       Experience developing and mentoring ministry leaders 

Compensation 
A competitive salary and benefits package will be determined based on education, experience and comparable churches. Benefits include housing allowance, retirement, insurance, ministry expense reimbursement, vacation and other approved benefits. 
Package range: $88,000 – $132,000

Application Process 
All interested and qualified persons should submit an initial Candidate Package including: 
·       A letter of interest which includes a description of how you became a believer of Jesus Christ, as well as how you were initially called to ministry 
·       Resume 
·       Three (3) recommendation/reference letters (clergy, layperson, and personal references) 
·       Links to recent sermons (if available) 

Note: Final candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal, sex offender registry, financial (where permitted by law), education, employment, and reference verification, prior to employment. 

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