Our church is seeking a lead pastor to continue the mission of bringing glory to our Heavenly Father through this local body. We are located in McCalla, AL (in the Lakeview community). We are focused on connecting with God, each other, our community, and our world. The ideal candidate will lead our Church in this endeavor.
Qualifications:
The lead pastor is a man who shall have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and should satisfy the qualifications for the office of ‘overseer/elder/pastor’ set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
Responsibilities:
• Charged with the overall spiritual welfare of the church
• Leads the church staff
• Spends significant time with the Lord in prayer and bible study in addition to the time he spends preparing for services
• Examine and instruct prospective members
• Assist in examining all prospective candidates for offices and positions
• Oversee the work of the deacons and appointed church agents and committees
• Conduct worship services
• Administer the ordinances of baptism and Lord’s Supper
• Equip the membership for the work of the ministry
• Encourage sound doctrine and practice
• Admonish and correct error
• Oversee the process of church discipline
• Coordinate and promote the ministries of the church
• Mobilize the church for world missions
• Ensure all who minister the Word to the congregation, including outside speakers, share our fundamental convictions
• Serve as moderator for all church conferences and special meetings
by Dogwood