Cross Church Starke

Lead Pastor

Full-Time

Lead Pastor of Cross Church Starke Purpose: Responsible for leading the staff and church body in carrying out purpose and values of the church and to oversee and direct the teaching ministry of the church. Primary Responsibilities: - Teaching, Preaching and Sermon Preparation - Give Leadership to the Executive Pastor - Give vision / oversight of all functions of the Church Additional Responsibilities: - Be available to the congregation for counsel, weddings, funerals, baptisms and communion, as able and as needed. - Participate in the work of Cross Church. - Be accountable to the Board of Trustees and ultimately the congregation. - Board Relationships: - Serve as the CEO and Chairman of Trustees. - Have the power of address and serve as an ex officio member of all boards and committees of the church. - Actively contributes to the improvement of the ministry of Cross Church and provides prayerful support. - Functions well with co-workers, treating them with honor and grace. - Encourages spiritual focus and commitment by modeling the Core Values of Cross Church. - Improvement of Ministry Operations: Contributes toward the improvement of the ministry as a whole. Spiritual/Personal Life: - Qualify for his office according to the standards of 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1. - Ordained as a minister of the Gospel. - Ability to work on a team towards specific goals in a mutually edifying and supportive manner. - A teachable and open attitude. - A commitment to the Statement of Faith and Core Values as stated in the Bylaws of Cross Church. - Membership in Cross Church as soon as practicable after joining the staff. - Consistent spiritual disciplines of Bible study, prayer and fasting. - Regular accountability to spouse and an accountability partner/team. - Intentional pursuit of moral and ethical purity. - High priority placed on spouse and children. - Consistently support the ministry of Cross Church by tithing 10% of income.