Senior Pastor

Required Education & Experience

• Undergraduate Degree - Required

• Seminary Degree - Strongly Preferred

• Ordination by a church of like faith and order strongly preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in general ministry leadership preferred

• Minimum of 5 years full-time experience in this/related role preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of staff/team leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated effectiveness and a teachable spirit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership 

• In conjunction with the Elder Board, set strategic goals and plans for the church

• Attend and participate in Elder Board meetings 

• Provide leadership for the church staff and volunteer leaders 

Preaching 

• Serve as the primary teacher for the worship services 

• Plan the preaching schedule, develop new messages, and coordinate substitute teachers and preaching on special events.

• Partner with the Worship and A/V teams to coordinate all aspects of the worship services 

Community Outreach

• Initiate and execute strategies to develop deeper ties with the local community

• Build relationships with other ministries and churches to become a partner and resource in the Pearland/Alvin/Friendswood area

Church Strategic Plans and Initiatives

• Help identify, recruit, develop, and coach key ministry leaders and staff

• In collaboration with the Elder Board and staff, cast vision and provide oversight and care for ministries 

• Coordinate with the Missions team to enable local as well as global engagement opportunities

General Pastoral Duties

• Model Fellowship Bible Church’s mission, vision, values, and a lifestyle of personal discipleship at work and in the community

• Attend leadership and team meetings

• Attend Pastor/Minister retreats

• Be available for counseling 

• Be proactive in conflict mediation, resolution and reconciliation 

• Teach in small group settings as needed

• Perform weddings, dedications, baptisms, visitations, and funerals as needed and requested

• Attend other church events as needed 

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Meets Elder character qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1), including a healthy marriage and family, as applicable

• Ability to effectively lead the team toward quality decision-making & vision implementation

• Ability to mentor and train staff and ministry leaders

• Experienced in personal discipleship

• Effective interpersonal, pastoral, and relational skills

• Fellowship Bible Church member (as soon as practical after joining staff)

• Theological perspective that is Gospel-centered and grace-oriented

• Committed to the Constitution, Doctrinal Statement, Mission, Values, and Vision

• Proven, effective teaching and public speaking gift/ability

• Ability to teach academic theology at a lay level

• Proven ability to submit to and implement policies decided by the Board of Elders

• Displays a spirit of gratitude, hope, and joy in everyday life.