Bethany Baptist Church

February, 2026

- The title of the position is Senior Pastor.

- The following job expectations and requirements are to be met, with accountability to the church Elders. 

- A minimum of 40 hours per week is required.

I. 

THE PASTOR'S GENERAL LEADERSHIP

1.   Lead the church as a whole, in the Spirit of Christ and according to the principles stated in Scripture.
2.   Model the servant-leadership style of Jesus.
3.   Cast the vision for the church's present and future.
4.   Accept that leadership is given under the authority of the church.
5.   Consult the Elders regularly for their advice, wisdom and counsel.
6.   Provide a written summary report of work, activities, accomplishments and challenges to the Elders at their monthly meeting.
7.   Serve as the moderator of Business meetings and Family meetings. If preferred, appoint a moderator with the consent of the Elders.
8.   Represent the church in the community, Association, State and Denominational activities.
9.   Oversee the social media ministry of the church.
10.   Be present and accessible at the church office during the designated hours for a minimum of 3 days a week.
11.     Communicate regularly and consistently, keeping the church informed of all relevant matters in a timely fashion.
12.   Call all church members through the One Call Phone system at least weekly, with information and/or a devotional thought.
13.   Oversee keeping the outdoor church sign up to date.
14.     Mentor potential leaders and provide them a place of service.
15.   Prioritize outreach and in-reach to young adults and families.
16.     Implement at least one ministry program to engage and attract young adults and families, during the first year of ministry.

II.

THE PASTOR'S WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

1. Plan worship services with the Music Pastor and appropriate staff, displaying an equal balance of contemporary and traditional styles, and also showing consistency and creativity in worship experiences.
2. Lead worship services.
3. Preach Biblical messages on Sunday mornings and preach/teach Biblical messages on Wednesday nights.
4. Preach with a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and to people's needs, applying God's truth to everyday life.
5. Preach to glorify God, to lift up Jesus and to produce disciples.
6. Plan and conduct Lord's Supper services on at least a quarterly basis.
7. Plan and conduct baptisms as needed.
8. Plan and conduct special worship services, such as Baby Dedication, Missions Emphasis, etc., with announcements at least one month in advance

III.

THE PASTOR'S SHEPHERDING LEADERSHIP

1. Build positive relationships with people both inside and outside the church.
2. Express the love and truth of Christ in all relationships, including all ages and nationalities.
3. Mentor, train and encourage church members to enhance their relationships with others in expressing Christian love and concern.
4. Conduct funerals and weddings as requested.
5. Provide counsel as requested, including grief counseling, marriage counseling, and crisis counseling.
6. Visit and remain in contact with members who are hospitalized, homebound or in nursing homes.
7. Maintain confidentiality and discretion in the work of ministry.
8. Oversee the Wednesday night Prayer List.
9. Build up and maintain resources to assist in ministry.
10. Oversee, with the approval of the Elders, the distribution of benevolent funds.

IV.

THE PASTOR'S EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS LEADERSHIP

1. Make it a priority to win the lost in every area of church and community life.
2. Model for the church, a lifestyle that prioritizes evangelism.
3. Provide the opportunity for people to publicly profess their faith in Christ at every Sunday morning worship.
4. Plan, announce and conduct at least 2 training opportunities each year for members to learn how to effectively share their faith.
5. Plan, announce and coordinate a New Members class.
6. Plan and announce at least 3 months in advance, revivals and evangelistic outreach events, in coordination with the Elders.
7. Lead the church to be "community-minded" for the purpose of evangelism and ministry.
8. Lead the church to pray for, and give to missions, especially through existing mission partnerships, Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon, State and Associational missions.
9. Set quantitative goals for mission offerings and promote them.
10. Plan and promote at least one mission trip per year to personally involve our members, especially Youth, in missions.
11. Promote and encourage individuals, especially Youth, to be involved in mission activity.
12. Invite missionaries to share during church services. This includes church mission trip reports, the local pregnancy center, other local mission organizations and the Gideons at least once a year.

V.

THE PASTOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

1. Serving with the Elders, accept the role as the chief administrative officer of the church.
2. Develop, in coordination with the Elders, job descriptions for ministry staff and other employees.
3. Lead the church staff in fulfilling their ministries and in accomplishing the purposes of the church.
4. Plan and conduct weekly staff meetings to plan, promote, coordinate and carry out the ministries of the church.
5. Conduct bi-annual reviews (every 6 months) of the church staff and hold them accountable for their job performance.
6. Gain and maintain an overall understanding of the church's operation.
7. Attend all Elders' meetings unless excused.
8. Establish or adjust church documents and policies, in consultation with the Elders, to efficiently and effectively operate the church according to the principles of Scripture and the law of the land.
9. Work with appropriate church officers, Elders and staff to see that the church's legal, financial and practical matters are fulfilled in a timely and appropriate manner.
10. Work with church teams, committees and members to carry out the needs and the ministries of the church.
11. Communicate major adjustments to church policies and major decisions to the church for a vote.
12. Work with Child Protection coordinator to ensure compliance with legal requirements and church policies concerning child protection.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for the Senior Pastor will be negotiable based on education, experience and other considerations.

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Biblical qualifications for a pastor 

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We acknowledge that there are no perfect pastors and that every pastor is human. No pastor can fully and completely meet every expectation expressed in this profile. However, the following expresses our belief as to the Pastor our church needs in the coming years.

The following expresses who we are as a congregation as well as what we have available to us for the use of ministry that has been stewarded unto us by the grace of God.