Pastor – Forest Park Baptist Church

Pastor – Forest Park Baptist Church

These key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preaching, Prayer, and Worship
• Church Leadership
• Pastoral Care
• Evangelism and Church Growth
• Inter-Church and Community Involvement

Preaching, Prayer, and Worship:

• Responsible for the faithful, regular proclamation of the Word of God, the oversight of the church’s pulpit ministry, and worship planning.
• Communicates biblical truth through teaching God’s Word faithfully, according to sound doctrine and in a manner that is relevant, authentic, and personally applicable.
• Communicates preaching series to ministry staff, leaders, and Elders in order to coordinate their respective responsibilities.
• Supervises the administration of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
• Is a clear and articulate speaker who is easily understood by our diverse congregation.
• Listens to God and sets the pace in Kingdom-focused prayer, leading the way in praying consistently and reverently.
• Provides discipleship to others in prayer at the individual, family, and group levels.
• Plans and leads the order of worship in collaboration with ministry leaders.

Church Leadership:

• In conjunction with the Elder Team, establishes and communicates the church’s ministry objectives.
• Constantly assess the church’s culture to ensure alignment with Forest Park’s mission and vision.
• Humbly shepherds the congregation by providing spiritual and operations oversight for the church family and its leadership.
• Works with the other elders to oversee management of all areas of the church, including ministries, finances, and facilities.
• Conducts regular meetings with the ministry staff, both individually and jointly, and works to assist and equip the ministry staff in achieving ministry objectives.
• Works with the other elders to coordinate and execute the church strategy, set the annual budget, develop pastor goals, and review/align on ministry objectives.
• Develops the next generation of leaders to help support and execute the church’s mission and vision.
• Carries out all duties biblically in accordance with the mission, purpose, and vision of the North American Baptist Conference, with accountability to the elected elders and NAB Regional Minister.
• Meets annually with the elders and the NAB Upper Mississippi Regional Minister to review performance, understanding strengths and opportunities.

Pastoral Care:

• Nurtures the mental, spiritual, and emotional health of the ministry staff and leaders.
• Exercises pastoral care of individuals, couples, families, and groups as opportunities arise.
• Provides care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations.
• Officiates at special services, such as confirmations, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Evangelism and Church Growth:

• Leads the church disciple-making efforts through prayer, faithful exposition of Scripture, and other equipping efforts by instilling in the congregation a biblical vision for loving and serving God and people.
• Demonstrates a lifestyle of personal discipleship and oversees its application in congregational life.
• Supports and evaluates existing outreach ministries and encourages creativity in the development of new outreach ministries.
• Leads others (believers and non-believers) to Jesus Christ and His will for them.
• Equips and encourages members of the congregation to use their gifts to build the church.

Inter-Church and Community Involvement:

• Follows Jesus Christ, practicing what He preaches, while showing relational vulnerability within the church.
• Connects and builds relationships with key community leaders, maintaining an awareness of what is happening outside the church.
• Collaborates with local churches and organizations committed to demonstrating Christ’s love through service.
• Is sensitive and exhibits a caring disposition in working with believers within the Forest Park family of various ages, race/ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Requirements and Qualifications

Qualifications and Attributes:

• A godly, growing disciple who demonstrates spiritual maturity and a strong commitment to Christ.
• Exhibits love and reverence for God.
• Exhibits love, kindness, and compassion for all humankind.
• Committed to prayer and the Word.
• Doctrinally compatible with the NAB’s Statement of Faith and Forest Park’s core values.
• Has experience that demonstrates possession of spiritual, intellectual, practical, and life-skill competencies for the pastoral care of the congregation.
• Capable of leading the church in worship and prayer.
• Demonstrates giftedness in preaching and teaching.
• Able to function as a liaison when working with others in our local Christian community.
• Able to interact and collaborate with other church leaders.
• Works with the church staff, the congregation, and the community at-large in a positive, consensus-building manner.
• Able to analyze problems and create/implement solutions in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed and holds (or in active pursuit of) a Master of Divinity/Theology.
• Demonstrates leadership ability (preferred).
• Experienced working with multi-ethnic congregations and/or groups considered a significant plus.

Special Notes

Interested applicants should forward resume and/or credentials to: info@forestparkbaptist.com.