Lead Pastor

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Preaching and Teaching
• Serve as the primary preacher at weekly worship services
• Ensure biblical, Christ-centered, gospel-proclaiming preaching
• Oversee theological faithfulness and doctrinal alignment across all teaching ministries
• Lead or support teaching opportunities such as Bible studies, new member classes, and leadership training
• 2: Spiritual Leadership and Vision
• Seek God’s vision for the church through prayer and Scripture
• Provide overall spiritual direction for the church
• Lead the church in spiritual growth, evangelism, discipleship, and missions
• Equip members for ministry in various areas of service
• 3. Pastoral Care
• Provide pastoral care through counseling, hospital visitation, weddings, funerals, and crisis ministry
• Equip staff and lay leaders to assist in shepherding and serving the congregation
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and biblical accountability in all pastoral relationships
• 4. Leadership and Administration
• Serve as leader and supervisor of the ministry staff
• Provide leadership to staff meetings, ministry planning, and evaluation
• Work closely with committees (e.g., Personnel, Finance, Deacons, etc.) in accordance with church bylaws
• Support effective governance while respecting congregational authority
• Participate in budget planning and stewardship leadership
• 5. Staffing and Team Leadership
• Hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate pastoral and ministry staff in coordination with appropriate committees
• Foster a culture of unity, trust, humility, and collaboration among staff
• Encourage staff development and ongoing ministry training
• 6. Denominational and Community Engagement
• Represent the church within the Southern Baptist Convention, local association, and community
• Encourage cooperative missions giving (e.g., Cooperative Program, Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong)
• Build relationships within the community to advance the gospel and church mission

Biblical Qualifications

• The Lead Pastor must meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership as outlined in Scripture, including but not limited to:

Faithful in marriage and demonstrates integrity in family life (1 Timothy 3:2–5)

Humble, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)

Able to teach sound doctrine and refute error (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9)

Not violent, quarrelsome, or greedy but gentle and peaceable (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)

Spiritually mature, not a recent convert (1 Timothy 3:6)

Good reputation with outsiders (1 Timothy 3:7)

Demonstrates the character of a shepherd who willingly cares for God’s flock (1 Peter 5:1–4)

Education And Experience (Preferred)

Seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent preferred)

Demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry, preaching, and church leadership

Experience leading a multi-staff church or similar ministry context is strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

Deep love for Christ and His Church

Strong prayer life and commitment to Scripture

Humble, servant-hearted leadership style

Relationally warm and emotionally mature

Able to lead change wisely and pastorally

Strong communicator with both the congregation and leadership bodies

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Walnut Memorial LPSC

c/o Daviess McLean Baptist Association

1003 Scherm Road

Owensboro, Ky. 42301

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