The primary responsibility of the Senior Pastor is to glorify God by providing Biblical leadership through focusing on God’s word and prayer, shepherding the Body of Christ, and equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry (1 Peter 5; Ephesians 4:1-13)
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Minister the Word of God and model the Lordship of Christ to our congregation such that it illuminates scripture, teaches sound doctrine, inspires and convicts towards Godly living, and encourages and motivates people to follow the Lord Jesus Christ more fully.
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In partnership with the Elders and under the Lordship of Jesus Christ as the head of the church, develop and implement our vision so that the gospel advances in our generation.
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Provide pastoral counseling to members of the congregation. Pastoral counseling may include crisis, marriage, pre-marital, spiritual and general settings.
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Officiate at weddings and funerals, including performing the requisite planning. Duties involved in these functions may be delegated.
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Responsible to monitor for church resource utilization both human resources and purchased resources, and, further to make recommendations to the Board regarding resource allocations.
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Report regularly on professional growth and learning of himself and ministry staff to the church leadership and, if called for, to the congregation.
Qualifications/Education Required:
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Graduation from a recognized Bible College with a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
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Ordination into the Christian ministry through Independent Christian/Churches of Christ.
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A clear testimony of saving faith in Jesus Christ.
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A character that exhibits the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; and, 1 Peter 5:2-4.
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Agreement with the Statement of Faith and our core values of Christ’s Church of the Valley, in accordance with God’s word.
