Senior 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.

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