Senior Pastor Millington Baptist Basking Ridge, NJ Category: Senior Pastor Posted on: April 30, 2010
Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION – SENIOR PASTOR
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
MILLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
January 2010
SUMMARY
The Senior Pastor is to be the spiritual leader for Millington Baptist Church (MBC). This role includes preaching the Word of God, performing all the scriptural duties of his office (1 Tim 3:1-7; Acts 20:28, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:2-3), and, along with the Elder Board, having general oversight of the shepherding of the congregation so that the Body is built up and equipped to do the work of Jesus Christ.
His passion to know and glorify God should be apparent through vital personal and corporate worship, edification of the Body, discipleship, outreach, and effective leadership of Staff and congregation.
The Senior Pastor, along with the Elder Board and Staff, is also responsible for communicating and making come alive our church vision of Knowing Jesus, Being Jesus, and Bringing Jesus, for ascertaining the overall direction God has for MBC, and for soliciting congregational support. He shall implement the church vision in collaboration with the Elder Board, Staff and the congregation.
The Senior Pastor shall supervise the church Staff and is himself accountable to Jesus Christ, to the Elder Board, and to the members of MBC.
The position described herein is a result of fervent prayer, careful consideration, and the collaborative effort of the Board of Elders, Staff, and Senior Pastor Search Team as of January 2010. It represents what we believe to be God's very best in a senior pastor for MBC. The qualifications and standards presented here are indicative of the candidate we are seeking and the outcomes our Senior Pastor should produce on an ongoing basis.
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
The Senior Pastor is to be responsible for the following areas, sometimes as a leader, sometimes as an encourager, sometimes as a trainer, always acting in love toward those he touches.
FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT:www.millingtonbaptist.org/pastorsearch
TO APPLY:SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: srpastorsearch@millingtonbaptist.org
