Senior Pastor

Job summary
First Baptist Church Wentzville is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership in conjunction with the Leadership Team (Elders), concerning church business, finances, ministry, and spiritual concerns within the body.• Cast a culturally relevant and biblically sound vision that aligns with FBCW's mission and values.• Provide the majority of preaching/teaching during worship services that edify, challenge, and encourage the church as well as promote the passionate worship of God.• Oversee and implement a discipleship pathway to equip members for maturity and biblical understanding.• Give himself to prayer and the ministry of the Word.• Lead the congregation to fulfill the Great Commission.• Equip members to be missionaries in our local community and beyond.• Equip and encourage the congregation to identify and cultivate their spiritual gifts to serve the Lord.• Oversee the supervision of paid church staff.• Guard, protect, and discipline the flock.• Conduct counseling, hospital visits, pray for and encourage the sick.• Identify and develop gifted teachers of the Word.• Coordinate the administration of the ordinances (believer's baptism and communion) and other life events (funerals and weddings).• See to the appointment of deacons and provide them guidance.• Cooperate with local, associational, and state leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern.
Requirements
• A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrating spiritual leadership abilities and commitment to living out biblical principles in daily life. He meets the qualifications of elder as referenced in Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7.• Hold to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the FBCW Constitution.• Master's Degree from an accredited seminary.• Minimum 10 years of full-time ministerial experience.• Effective communication skills.• Ordained to the gospel ministry.• Submit to a background check during the application process.