Calvary Baptist Church

Pastor

Full-Time

Pastor – Job Description Calvary Baptist Church of Le Roy (CBC) Required: B.A. from a Christian college or university, or M. Div. Agreement with doctrinal statement, church covenant and constitution of CBC. Preacher/Teacher – Passion for God, his word and the gospel - He will preach the word of God, the whole counsel of God, at worship services. - He will regularly teach subjects where pastoral perspective and biblical depth are needed. - He will, along with the elders, protect the church from error and false teaching. - He will, with the elders, officiate and oversee the ordinances: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. - He will officiate at church weddings and funerals. Pastoral Care – Compassion for God’s people - He will team with the elders in caring for God’s people. - He will be available to offer biblical counseling. - He will meet/counsel with those interested in baptism. - He will conduct pre-marital counseling for couples he marries. - Along with the elders, he will correct believers who fall into sin. - Along with the elders, he will pray for the congregation and the ministry. Leadership/Administration - He will lead in executing elder-endorsed CBC initiatives that advance the gospel. - He will oversee worship services, in coordination with the worship team(s). - Along with the elders, he will oversee the health of CBC ministries. - He will conduct, when applicable, a new membership class for new member candidates. Accountable to: God and the Elder Team