Senior Pastor of the Fellowship
Principle Responsibilities:
• Spiritual Leadership: A pastor assists the congregation on their spiritual journey by providing guidance and direction.
• Discipleship and Mentoring: A pastor’s role involves encouraging spiritual growth and maturity among church members through personal mentoring, discipleship programs, and small group leadership.
• Preaching and Teaching: A pastor regularly delivers sermons and teachings based on the Bible to educate and inspire the church members.
• Mission and Evangelism: One of the pastor’s primary roles is leading and organizing efforts for local and global missions, evangelistic outreach, and community service.
• Pastoral Care: A pastor offers support, counseling, and guidance to individuals within the congregation during times of need, such as illness, grief, or personal crises.
• Community Engagement: A pastor represents the church in the broader community and participates in community events, services, and outreach.
• Conducting Worship Services: A pastor leads religious services, including Sunday worship, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion.
• Church Administration: A pastor oversees the operational aspects of the church, including finances, staff management, and organizational strategy.
• Teaching and Equipping: A pastor provides educational resources and opportunities for the congregation to learn about Christian doctrine, Biblical studies, and ethical living.
Qualifications:
• Must be licensed and ordained.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior pastor
• Attributes: Personal relationship with Jesus, integrity, passion, vision, humility, fiscal responsibility, purpose driven, good communication skills, encourager, mentoring skills, peaceful, patient, a teacher, gentle, not quick tempered, demonstrated perseverance.
