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Lead Pastor Job Description

  • Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

    • Ordination: Ordained minister adhering to Baptist teachings and affirming the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message.

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related field (required); Seminary training (preferred).

    • Language: English as a first language (required); Bilingual (preferred).

    • Experience: 7–10 years of lead pastoral experience preferred.

  • Lead Pastoral Position Details:

    • Calling: A clear sense of calling to this ministry.

    • Commitment: Full-time position.

    • Preaching: Lead both English and Spanish services.

    • Flexibility: Flexible office and ministry hours.

    • Preaching Style: Strong emphasis on exegetical and biblical preaching with unwavering commitment to the Word of God.

    • Teaching: Demonstrated teaching ability.

    • Residency: Must reside within a 15-mile radius of Kingsville, Texas.

  • Required Qualities and Characteristics:

    • Biblical Standards: Exhibit qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–4.

    • Family Life: Prioritize family as the first ministry, investing time to promote a healthy and thriving family life as referenced in 1 Timothy 3:4–5.

    • Financial Stewardship: Demonstrate good financial management in personal, family, and church finances, modeling and teaching generosity (e.g., tithing).

    • Church Governance: Collaborate with the church council and provide leadership within a plurality of leadership.

    • Teamwork: Work alongside ministers, deacons, and church leaders to implement training programs, mobilize members, and execute ministerial tasks.

    • Mission Focus: Lead the church in evangelism, outreach, and missions.

    • Biblical Example: Lead by example with a God-first lifestyle, humility, and a teachable spirit.

    • Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral guidance and biblical counseling.

    • Community Engagement: Mobilize the church to actively serve and engage with the local community.

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