Lead Pastor Job Description
Position Title: Lead Pastor
Position Type: Full-Time
About our church:
Located in the heart of historic Wallace, North Carolina, First Baptist Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-believing congregation committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. Our mission is clear: To Make Jesus Known. We are a multigenerational church with ministries for children, students, and adults. We are passionate about worship(contemporary, choir, and traditional), discipleship, and outreach.
Wallace is a welcoming small town just 40 minutes from the growing city of Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina beaches. As our region continues to experience growth and opportunity, we are excited about how God will use our church to reach both our community and the surrounding areas.
We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will shepherd our church family with humility, vision, and a heart for making disciples.
Purpose:
The Lead Pastor will provide spiritual leadership, vision, and direction for the congregation. This role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and overseeing the church's ministries to ensure they align with the mission of making disciples and glorifying God.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preaching & Teaching:
Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons and teachings that inspire and challenge the congregation to grow in faith.
- Vision & Leadership:
Lead the church in discerning and pursuing God's vision for the church. Encourage unity and spiritual health among staff, volunteers, and the congregation.
- Pastoral Care:
Provide pastoral counseling, visitation, and care for individuals and families, including weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and crisis support.
- Staff & Volunteer Oversight:
Supervise church staff and ministry leaders, equipping and encouraging them for effective service. Foster a healthy team culture.
- Outreach & Community Engagement:
Champion local and global outreach efforts, encouraging the church to be active in the community and faithful to the Great Commission. Ideal candidate will choose to reside in immediate surrounding area of Wallace.
- Administrative Duties:
Work with the leadership team to develop and manage budgets, policies, and procedures. Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning. Regular office hours at church office with other staff is preferred.
Qualifications:
- A clear and evident personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Strong commitment to the authority of Scripture.
- Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience preferred.
- Effective communicator and relational leader.
- Agreement with the church's Statement of Faith and core values.
Personal Characteristics:
- Humble, servant-hearted leader.
- Compassionate and approachable.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- A heart for discipleship and evangelism.
- Committed to prayer and personal spiritual growth.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Development Funds
- Travel and Cell Phone reimbursement
- Other benefits as discussed with search and hiring teams.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a statement of faith, and a sermon sample to resumes.fbcw@gmail.com.