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Job Description

Required Education & Experience

• Undergraduate Degree – Required
• Seminary Degree – Strongly Preferred
• Ordination by a church of like faith and order strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in general ministry leadership preferred
• Minimum of 5 years full-time experience in this/related role preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of staff/team leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated effectiveness and a teachable spirit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership 

• In conjunction with the Elder Board, set strategic goals and plans for the church
• Attend and participate in Elder Board meetings 
• Provide leadership for the church staff and volunteer leaders 

Preaching 

• Serve as the primary teacher for the worship services 
• Plan the preaching schedule, develop new messages, and coordinate substitute teachers and preaching on special events.
• Partner with the Worship and A/V teams to coordinate all aspects of the worship services 

Community Outreach

• Initiate and execute strategies to develop deeper ties with the local community
• Build relationships with other ministries and churches to become a partner and resource in the Pearland/Alvin/Friendswood area

Church Strategic Plans and Initiatives

• Help identify, recruit, develop, and coach key ministry leaders and staff
• In collaboration with the Elder Board and staff, cast vision and provide oversight and care for ministries 
• Coordinate with the Missions team to enable local as well as global engagement opportunities

General Pastoral Duties

• Model Fellowship Bible Church’s mission, vision, values, and a lifestyle of personal discipleship at work and in the community
• Attend leadership and team meetings
• Attend Pastor/Minister retreats
• Be available for counseling 
• Be proactive in conflict mediation, resolution and reconciliation 
• Teach in small group settings as needed
• Perform weddings, dedications, baptisms, visitations, and funerals as needed and requested
• Attend other church events as needed 

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Meets Elder character qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1), including a healthy marriage and family, as applicable
• Ability to effectively lead the team toward quality decision-making & vision implementation
• Ability to mentor and train staff and ministry leaders
• Experienced in personal discipleship
• Effective interpersonal, pastoral, and relational skills
• Fellowship Bible Church member (as soon as practical after joining staff)
• Theological perspective that is Gospel-centered and grace-oriented
• Committed to the Constitution, Doctrinal Statement, Mission, Values, and Vision
• Proven, effective teaching and public speaking gift/ability
• Ability to teach academic theology at a lay level
• Proven ability to submit to and implement policies decided by the Board of Elders
• Displays a spirit of gratitude, hope, and joy in everyday life.