Lead Pastor

Job Description

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.