Pastor Bethlehem Christian Church

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PASTOR BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bethlehem Chris<an Church Mission Statement:

To be a lifelong source of spiritual guidance through public worship and Chris<an instruc<on; to

be a witness to God’s saving grace; and to express God’s love throughout the community and

the world.

Job Responsibili<es:

▪ Preparing and delivering sermons. Biblical insight and discernment with a commitment to

scripture as final authority.

▪ Plan and lead worship services for the congrega<on, including the celebra<on of ordinances

(Sacraments of bap<sm and Holy Communion) of the church.

▪ Oversee, direct and guide the spiritual growth of the membership, including the spiritual

development and growth of the youth of the church.

▪ Regularly call on the sick and shut-in.

▪ Officiate at weddings, funerals and bap<sms.

▪ Perform administra<ve du<es related to office, staff, and property necessary in coordina<on

of the ongoing life and ministry of the church.

▪ To provide counseling as needed and as <me allows.

▪ Serve as a resource person for church groups.

▪ Work with the various boards and commiYees, as <me allows to assist them in performing

their assigned tasks.

▪ Highly ra<onal and approachable.

▪ Collabora<ng with choir leaders to integrate music into services and assis<ng with

community outreach.

▪ Serve as Ex Officio Member to all church boards and commiYees.

▪ AYend Church Council, Church Conference, Deacon Board and Board of Chris<an Educa<on

mee<ngs.

▪ Follow the safety procedures of the church.

Job Qualifica<ons

▪ Master’s Degree in Divinity is preferred or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary

school.

Expecta<ons and Accountability

▪ Strong moral character to give a good religious example to the congrega<on.

▪ Ability to keep informa<on private when working with congrega<on members to beYer

counsel and comfort church members in <mes of crisis; respect a congrega<on member’s

privacy during and a\er pastoral counseling.

▪ Background check will be required prior to hire: reference checks will be conducted. Upon

selec<on and prior to signing a contract, you will be asked to provide personal, professional

and ministry-related references.

▪ Reports to Deacon Board▪ An annual review (or exit interview) will be conducted each June. This review will serve as a

basis for offering renewal of your contract.

▪ As a leader and representa<ve of BCC, there should be evidence of con<nued growth in

your personal rela<onship with Christ, a maintaining the highest standards of integrity as a

leader. Regular corporate church worship service aYendance is expected, as well as

promo<ng the core values and the mission of the church on a personal level.

Essen<al Skills:

▪ Strong character

▪ Impar<ality

▪ Public Speaking

▪ Compassion to struggles and concerns of others

▪ Ability to communicate clearly