Pastor Job Description
Fort Lee Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is prayerfully seeking the man God has called to fill the position of full-time Pastor. We are a Baptist Church seeking growth and deeper discipleship with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Purpose: The Pastor is the spiritual leader of the church, and is responsible to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach Biblical scripture, to engage in pastoral care, and to provide leadership in all areas of church life and function. He should be able to lead collaboratively with the deacons and the church staff to provide opportunities for Fort Lee members/guests to worship, be discipled toward growth in their walk of faith, and that they may impact their communities with the gospel centered lives. Candidates are expected to stand firm for the sanctity of human life, the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman, and the fundamental freedom to express our faith in our community.
Qualifications:
• A graduate of an accredited seminary or divinity school. (or extensive successful ministry experience)
• Ordained and Licensed Baptist Minister.
• Supports the Baptist Faith and Message.
• Experience as a church Pastor.
• Possess Biblical qualifications as stated in I Timothy 3:1-7.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Possess proven character and integrity, maintaining a vital personal relationship with the Lord through daily Bible study and prayer, as well as having proper priorities at home with family, exhibiting an example of a Godly balanced life.
Key Responsibilities:
1. As a preacher/teacher, present well-organized, Bible-based sermons and lessons on Sunday and Wednesday that edify, challenge, and encourage the church as well as promote the passionate worship of God. Knowledge and desire to preach/teach the entire Bible from Genesis through Revelation.
2. Lead the congregation to follow the Great Commission to reach the lost and the unchurched, fostering biblical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. Disciple the
congregation through Bible study with the aim to develop Christian maturity and depth of Biblical understanding with life applications.
3. Collaborate with church music leaders to integrate appropriate worship music into church services.
4. Uphold with integrity the doctrines, the constitution, and by-laws of Fort Lee Baptist Church.
5. Provide pastoral care by visiting the sick, shut-ins, elderly, and bereaved. Maintain contact with the church family, while loving and affirming persons and families within the fellowship. Be available for emergencies as needed. The pastor shall, with the deacons, oversee the pastoral care and nurturement of the church members.
6. Provide care and confidential counsel to members and non-members in planned life events (e.g., pre-marital counseling) and moments of personal struggle or crisis.
7. Administer the ordinances of the church (Baptism and Communion) on a regular and as needed basis.
8. Perform weddings, baby dedications, funerals as requested.
9. Ensure the church maintains a focus on providing ministry and initiatives that engage and involve members of every generation.
10. Provide spiritual guidance to the deacons, all church committees. Effectively encourage persons, programs, and ministries of the church family.
11. Provide primary oversight and direction to the church office, overseeing the church calendar maintenance, representing the church to visitors and other persons who contact the church, serving in other reasonable activities relative to the church office.
12. The Pastor is expected to maintain church office hours for the benefit of all church members/non-members and the related business of the church.
13. Will meet semi-annually with the deacon body for review and evaluation of the pastor performance. The Pastor is directly responsible to the congregation in the performance of ministry.
14. Represent the congregation in denominational or community organizations and activities to learn new ways the church can support and engage with the surrounding area.
15. Attend monthly church council and deacon meetings, and some commissions meetings to coordinate ministries
16. Develop and share a vision (or plan) for the church to show spiritual growth and membership growth.
Application Process
· Submit an interest cover letter* and an updated resume to flbc.pastorsearch@gmail.com *Please include in your cover letter a brief testimony of your faith in Christ and why you feel led to apply for this position.