Senior Minister

Position Description: Senior Minister Job Description
Francesville, IN

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.      Have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have been called into ministry.
2.      Must be a student of the Scriptures with the ability to communicate God’s Word through preaching and teaching.
3.      Must have a passion for the pastoral care of the church family.
4.      Must have the ability to work in harmony with others.
5.      Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.
6.      Must have at least 5 years of experience in a ministry position in a church.
7.      Must have at least a BA/BS Degree from an accredited Bible/Christian college.
8.      Must meet the Biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership (see
1 Timothy 3:1–10).

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To work with the elders and other staff members in providing
leadership for the congregation to pursue its mission of “Reaching the
Lost, Teaching the Saved, and Repeating the Process”… all while
striving to maintain the church’s core values of Biblical authority,
loving all people, faithful service, and unceasing prayer.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Senior Minister is responsible to the elders of the First
Christian Church while working in harmony with other ministry staff.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1.      Preaching every Sunday except for special programs (Youth Sundays,
Faith Promise, etc.), scheduled vacations, or illness.
2.      Teaching, which may include Adult Bible Study and Covenant Classes.
3.      Working with the Worship Minister to provide the best possible
worship experience for the congregation.
4.      Attending all elder and board meetings, as well as serving as an ex officio member of all ministry teams (attendance at ministry team
meetings is not always required).
5.      Visiting homes, hospitals, and nursing homes when there is a need for pastoral care. Develop programs which include church members in pastoral care.
6.      Leading in the area of evangelism by teaching the lost and training church members to participate in evangelism.
7.      Being available to conduct funerals and perform weddings if
requested. The Senior Minister has the right to refuse such services
if they go against his conscience.
8.      Being available to counsel where he has the ability to do so.
9.      Keeping regular posted office hours.

OTHER GENERAL EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE:
•       Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by a
well-groomed appearance, a conscientious work ethic, and the ability
to work at a fast pace within a variety of settings and circumstances,
with composure and flexibility.
•       Should exercise discernment and wise judgment.
•       Should be a person who gives attention to detail, striving to
perform to the best of their ability.
•       Should be a self-starter, good at multi-tasking and prioritizing projects.
•       Endorse and support the church and her mission.
•       Maintain personal spiritual development through Bible reading,
prayer, and Christian community.
•       Recruit, train, schedule, and lead teams of volunteers.
•       Provide discipleship to volunteers.
•       Be reliable, take initiative, and be self-motivated.
•       Use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity,
and confidentiality.
•       Meet regularly with other staff members to discuss ministry strategy and effectiveness.