JOB DESCRIPTION for Settled Part-Time Pastor

First Baptist Church of Wollaston

CHURCH VISION

Through life, amidst evil report and good report, to seek to live to the glory of Him who hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light

SETTLED PASTOR JOB SUMMARY

The minister is a pastor, preacher, challenger, trainer, teacher, enabler, initiator, counselor and guide

SETTLED PASTOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable to:  The church who calls him or her, with special accountability to the Deacons Committee

Accountable with:  The congregation as a family for the total ministry of the local church life

Accountable for:

Worship Services

                Sermon Preparation, Service Planning, Preaching, Worship Leadership

                Officiate at Weddings, Baptisms, Christenings and Funerals of church members

Spiritual Leadership

                Adult Bible Study, Membership Classes

Pastoral Care

                Counseling of church members

                Visitation (evangelism, homes, hospitals, nursing homes)

                Minister to Bereaved church members

SUMMARY

God has a mission for The First Baptist Church of Wollaston in the Quincy community.  There is great potential for growth and outreach here.  It is our earnest prayer that God will bring to us a teaching shepherd who shares our vision to grow and reach the local area with the good news of Jesus Christ.  Expected work commitment is 30 hours per week.  Salary is commensurable with specific experience in revitalizing and growing churches.