Senior PastorSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC Job Board)

First Baptist Church of Decherd, Tennessee, is prayerfully seeking the man God is calling to serve as the next Lead Pastor. Following a season of earnestly seeking the Lord’s direction, we are unified and excited about the vision He has given us for the future. We seek a faithful, Christ-centered pastor to lead, preach God’s Word, and join us as we move forward together in fulfilling His mission.  RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Provide leadership and vision for the church through an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.  As such, will need to reside within Franklin County, preferably within 15 miles of the church.2. Direct plans for ministry and church growth, as well as develop the church structure based on the Team philosophy of ministry.3. Motivate, equip and nurture the people of the church through example, preach and teach God’s Word and provide spiritual counseling. 4. Spend significant time in prayer and Bible study.5. Contact and/or visit hospitalized or grieving church members, as well as visiting church members to establish a one-on-one relationship with the members of the church.6. Plan and conduct worship services, participating in evangelism efforts through preaching and giving invitations during services or revivals, visitation and other outreach efforts.7. Perform baptisms and lead in observance of ordinances. Available to officiate at weddings and funerals, if requested (at the pastor’s discretion).8. Provide premarital counseling, counseling regarding salvation and spiritual issues and other counseling for church members.9. Oversee church discipline and manage conflict within the church.  Seek to reconcile relationships and promote unity within the church.10. Cooperate with associational, state and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; keep the church informed of denominational developments; represent the church in civil matters.11. Serve as chairman of Church Council to lead in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total church program.12. Act as moderator of church business meetings.13. Work with deacons, church officers and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities; train and lead the deacons in a program of visitation and family ministry.14. Serve as chief administrator of the paid church staff; supervise the work of paid staff members.