Senior Pastor

The Gospel Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to faithfully serve the congregation by preaching on Sundays, providing counsel and pastoral care to partners, discipling young believers, and working with the elders and staff to execute the mission and vision of The Gospel Church. Minimum Training and Experience A Master of Divinity Degree (or equivalent seminary degree). Required Qualifications Doctrinal Alignment Affirm The Gospel Church’s Statement of Core Beliefs and Statement of Theological Convictions listed above. Affirm, teach, and lead in accordance with the doctrinal convictions set forth in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, as identified at: Character and Calling Called to ministry through the Holy Spirit. Baptized by immersion. Qualified for eldership according to the standard found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Demonstrates a Spirit-led ability to understand, interpret, and apply the Bible. Skilled at expository biblical preaching. Committed to caring for spiritual, mental, and physical well‑being through personal disciplines. Ministry Experience Minimum 5 years of church leadership experience. Engages regularly with Scripture and interprets, explains, and applies God’s Word. Proclaims the gospel in the local community and among the nations. Actively pursues unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ across racial and ethnic lines. Demonstrates a history of discipling small groups of young believers into growing spiritually mature Christians. Counsels Christians through major life events, suffering, conflict, and patterns of sin. Preferred Qualifications Ordained within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Demonstrates experience faithfully leading church staff under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Duties and Responsibilities Congregation and Worship Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word every Sunday with the exception of approved ministry travel, personal vacation, and approved sabbatical. Work with the worship team to provide an engaging and encouraging worship service. Determine sermon series that directs the spiritual formation of the church’s congregants. Prayerfully discern the needs of The Gospel Church and be willing to provide timely sermons that address current issues when appropriate. Provide counseling and pastoral care for The Gospel Church’s congregation. Conduct premarital counseling, weddings, and funerals as needed to support the partners at The Gospel Church. Pray for the spiritual well‑being of the church partners and congregants. Regularly meet with partners to develop relationships within the church. Disciple young believers into spiritually mature Christians. Staff Pray over the ministries within The Gospel Church and help ensure that the church’s ministries align with its mission and vision. Participate in and help lead staff meetings for Sunday worship planning and ministry execution. Pray for and care for the spiritual well‑being of the staff. Communicate clearly between the elders and staff, helping ensure that staff needs, ministry updates, and elder guidance are shared appropriately. Prioritize time with God in personal prayer, Bible study, and devotion. Support staff growth and development in their roles at The Gospel Church. Ensure staff-led initiatives align with the church’s mission and vision. Elders Work with the lay elders as a staff elder to steward, clarify, and advance The Gospel Church’s mission and vision. Be a liaison on behalf of the staff with the elders. Help the elders evaluate staffing needs necessary to support The Gospel Church’s mission and vision. Openly discuss sin, spiritual needs, and worldly needs with the elders to receive prayer and support.Work with the elders to carry out church discipline with humility, biblical faithfulness, and a desire for repentance and restoration. #J-18808-Ljbffr