Senior Pastor

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION: While serving in covenant accountability with the congregation through its
recognized leaders, the pastor is responsible to Christ and Christ alone as he leads the church. (Hebrews
13:17, James 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2-4, Romans 14:12, Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 23:8 – 10, 1
Corinthians 3:5 – 7, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 5:19-20)
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The Senior Pastor must have an abiding and meaningful relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Senior Pastor will be a man called by God and set apart to the gospel ministry, in theological
agreement with the “Baptist Faith and Message” (2000 revision), and committed to living and
serving in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in Scripture. The Senior Pastor must
be a man who exemplifies a godly character, is compassionate toward others, and demonstrates
a high level of competence and will conform himself to the ministry expectations set forth in the
New Testament.
a. The Senior Pastor will be called by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by a body of believers
through ordination. (Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 3:1)
b. The Senior Pastor will equip, educate, and edify the church as mandated in Ephesians
4:11-13.
c. The Senior Pastor will shepherd, lead, and serve in accord with the expectations set forth
in 1 Peter 5:1-3.
d. The Senior Pastor will exercise biblical authority and carry out a Christian witness as set
forth in Hebrews 13:17 and as directed in 2 Timothy 4:1-5.
e. The Senior Pastor will be qualified to minister in the church as required in 1 Timothy 3:1-7
and Titus 1:5-9.

2. The Senior Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the
Bible, engage in pastoral care ministries, and provide oversight of all areas of church life and the
ministerial staff.
a. The Senior Pastor will work with the church leadership and ministerial staff to set forth
vision, direction and relevance to the community for the accomplishment of our mission.
b. The Senior Pastor will oversee staff development and ensure that ministerial staff has the
resources necessary to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
c. The Senior Pastor will participate in the planning of worship services and events. He will
equip staff and lay leaders to successfully coordinate those services and events.
d. The Senior Pastor will oversee and lead outreach and pastoral care efforts, including
biblical counseling, performing weddings and conducting funeral services.

3. The Senior Pastor will be called to lead the church to understand, embrace, and accomplish its
mission to make disciples both locally and globally.
a. The Senior Pastor will cooperate with the associational, state, and denominational
leaders in matters of mutual interest.

Approved PSC 3.18.2026, Personnel 3.22.2026, Special Business Meeting 4.12.2026

b. The Senior Pastor will support the work of Southern Baptist missions and the cooperative
program and support local, state, national, and international missions. (Matthew
28:18-20)

4. The responsibilities of the Senior Pastor may be outlined in terms of his primary biblical roles as
Follows:
a. Elder/Overseer: the principal leader and vision caster of the church (cf. Acts 20:28;
Philippians 1:1; I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; I Peter 5:1-4).
b. Evangelist: models the practice of personal evangelism and ensures that the church is
challenged and equipped to be obedient to the Great Commission (cf. II Timothy 4:5;
Matthew 28:19).
c. Shepherd: models the heart of the Chief Shepherd and ensures that the church is well led,
cared for, and protected (cf. Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-4).
d. Preacher/Teacher: the principal communicator of God’s Word in public worship and
ensures that the Church is growing to maturity in Christ (cf. Acts 6:4; Ephesians 4:11; II
Timothy 4:1-4; Titus 1:9).
e. Equipper: partners with other leaders to empower and equip maturing members for
significant service and ministry by discovering, developing, and deploying their spiritual
gifts (cf. Ephesians 4:12; II Timothy 2:2).

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