PASTOR

Job discription

Position Summary: Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church (GEBC) seeks a a Pastor who is filled with the Holy Spirit and who will walk alongside the congregation to discern God’s vision for GEBC leading humbly, prayerfully, and collaboratively. The Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader of the congregation, with responsibility for preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, shepherding the church in accordance with the Scriptures, and directing the growth and alignment of GEBC ministries. The Pastor will work with church officers and staff to nurture the spiritual growth of the congregation, train and equip the saints for Sunday service, and uphold the purity and peace of the church.

Ministry Focus and Primary Responsibilities

I. Preaching and Teaching: The  Pastor will have the primary responsibility for preaching and teaching the gospel. Includes:

Faithfully preaching Scripture as the inerrant Word of God in a clear, compelling, and accessible manner, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 2:4-5). Sermons should engage the intellect, stir the heart, and both comfort and challenge the congregation. Will preach approximately 35-40 weeks per year.
Faithfully teaching God’s Word in the varied settings and to the various demographics with a heart for the spiritual growth and maturity of all listeners. May include new member classes, ministry leadership training, adult Sunday school, and discipleship programs.

II. Worship: The Pastor will seek the leading of the Holy Spirit to focus all elements of the

worship service on the glory of God. Includes:

Working collaboratively with staff to plan, design, and organize all elements of the worship service, including prayer, Scripture reading, singing, preaching of the Word, and administration of the sacraments.
Administering the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper as well as leading special worship services (e.g., Good Friday and Christmas season services).
III. Shepherding and Pastoral Care: The Pastor will care for the spiritual well-being of the

congregation, calling the flock into greater intimacy with Jesus.