First Baptist Church Winnsboro TX
Winnsboro, Texas USA
Qualifications and Experience:
1) Committed to, experienced in, and gifted in Gospel-centered expository preaching
2) Holds a Master of Divinity degree from a seminary or similar pastoral and theological
training
3) Preferably has a minimum of five years of experience in full-time pastoral ministry or
similar ministry experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Give proper attention to his Lord, his family, and himself, including disciplined time in
prayer and Bible study. He should manage his pastoral responsibilities to allow
reasonable time with his family, to provide occasions for personal relaxation, and to
provide opportunities for personal growth through study and service
2) Proclaim the Word of God, including the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and exhibit a
commitment to the whole counsel of God, unafraid to speak biblical truth into cultural
issues
3) Provide leadership, vision, and training for the church, defining strategic goals and
directing plans for evangelism and care ministries, while working in unison and one
accord with the church body, lay leaders, and both paid and volunteer staff
4) Show a commitment to corporate, family, and personal discipleship, desiring believers to
continually mature in their relationship with Christ while modeling what it looks like to
grow as a disciple of Jesus, increasingly imitating Him in all of life
5) Lead and model effective evangelism practices
6) Serve as chairman of the Church Council (as defined in the Operational Handbook) to
lead in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the total church initiative
7) Serve as ex officio non-voting member of all committees
8) Lead in the planning and development of the worship services alongside the church staff,
including the observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper and the
leading of ordination services
9) Act as the moderator of all church meetings, which may be delegated
10) Facilitate pastoral care ministry for the church body through the visitation of the
hospitalized, sick, home-bound, or grieving and officiate weddings and funerals
11) Provide counseling within the parameter of expertise and make referrals to competent
individuals/agencies when needed
12) Train and lead the deacon body in their biblical responsibilities
13) Oversee church discipline
14) Oversee an on-going New Member Class/Orientation
15) Prepare the annual Pastoral Ministries budget and administer these funds as approved
16) Keep the church informed of denominational developments and represent the church in
denominational and civic matters
17) Remain accountable to God in all areas of service and leadership and then to the First
Baptist Church body who will defer to the Personnel Committee as needed
Compensation package $50 – 80K
The application deadline will be April 2, 2025
Please submit an application to: SEARCH@FBCWINNSBORO.ORG
Handout: Pastor-Profile-Final.pdf