Pastor

First Baptist Church of Augusta Job Description Responsibilities:
• Be the primary communicator in expository preaching and teaching the Scriptures and overseeing gathered worship services.
• Prioritize prayer and the ministry of the Word to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ who will in turn disciple others.
• Provide pastoral leadership to the congregation and community by loving God supremely and others sacrificially.
• Be the primary equipper of the church for both ministry (internally) and mission (externally), and share those roles with the congregation as they mature.
• Work in conjunction with the leadership of the congregation to pursue the mission and vision of our church.
• Network and collaborate with pastors of like faith in the area to grow a unified, cross-denominational church mentality and focus for the community. Qualifications:
• Demonstrates the qualifications of an elder as compiled in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 with the heart of a shepherd as described in 1 Peter 5:1-4, including these skills:
o Being a clear communicator
o Having a teachable spirit with a willingness to seek the counsel of others
o Ability to provide administrative help for the ministry
o Experience and ability to recruit, train and develop leaders.
o A commitment to lifelong learning to enhance his gifting and ministry skill set
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college or seminary is preferred. However, a combination of formal education and experience is also highly valued
• Three or more years of experience in local church preaching, teaching, and community outreach, preferably in a small-town, rural context.
• Full agreement with FBC’s Affirmation of Faith
• Be ordained or eligible to be ordained by an acceptable church or ecclesiastical group. Compensation: This is a part-time (with the potential of turning into a full-time) salaried position. Compensation ranges from $32,000 to $36,000 annually, depending upon education and experience. Please email your resume and a cover letter to pastorsearchfbc2023@gmail.com