Snapshot

Denomination: SBC  (Baptist General Convention of Texas)

Weekly Attendance:  1,000

Location: Burleson, TX

The Role: Lead Pastor

Meet First Baptist Church of Burleson: 

First Baptist Burleson is a Southern Baptist church that values congregational autonomy and Baptist tradition. Considering this, we endorse the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention while reserving the right to worship and govern as the congregation deems fit. The Church is Christ's body on Earth. The Church's responsibility is to serve the Lord with the goal of preaching the gospel to the whole world, and to minister to others in Jesus' name, in effect, doing whatever Jesus would do if He were still here in the flesh.

About the Lead Pastor:

The Lead Pastor serves the church by providing spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching, vision-casting, and shared pastoral care to the Body of Christ through developing, organizing, training, empowering, and supporting members, leadership, and the community at First Baptist Burleson as the congregation strives to live out its purpose.

The Lead Pastor is to focus on these primary goals:  (1) spiritual teaching for the Church under the authority and direction of God as revealed through His Holy Spirit and Scripture, (2) leading and directing worship services of the Church, (3) Bible study and preparation for evangelical preaching and teaching, (4) discerning and communicating the vision for the Church, and (5) commitment to prayer and growth in personal discipleship.

The Lead Pastor Responsibilities Include: 

Preaching and Teaching

• Serve as “principal” preacher while leading a team of teachers/preachers who faithfully preach God’s word in worship services and other settings.

• Intermittent teaching/training/discipleship of the congregation and its leaders.

Pastoral Care

• Intercessory Prayer

• Calling on the sick

• Membership Calling

• Limited Counseling

• Directing public worship

• Administering Lord’s Supper

• Baptisms

• Baby Dedications

• Officiate Weddings/Funerals as needed

• Managing conflict

  

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

Education & Experience

• Post-graduate (Masters)  degree from an accredited Southern Baptist Seminary or other institution whose teachings are consistent with the Southern Baptist Faith and Message of 1963.

• A Doctoral degree (D.Min or Ph.D) is preferred but not required.

• 15 years of  proven ministerial leadership and pastoral experience at a comparable church is preferred

• Previous experience in a Senior Pastor role is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven healthy, high-capacity executive leader

• Gifted teacher, communicator

• Possesses strong teaching, shepherding, and vision-casting  gifts

• Collaborative, team player

• Loves connecting with people

• Has a track record of growth

• Strong organizational, strategic, and management skills 

• Able to make wise, effective, and difficult decisions

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Godly character modeling the life of a disciple of Jesus

• Cultivates a deep personal relationship with God

• Maintains a healthy, thriving marriage and family relationships

• Has developed emotionally healthy spirituality

• Is passionate about the Gospel, developing disciples, building up families, reaching the lost, and impacting communities for Christ

  

What it's Like to Live in Burleson, TX: 

Living in Burleson, Tx offers a friendly, small-town feel with a strong sense of community. Neighbors often connect through local events such as festivals and farmers markets. The city is family-oriented featuring excellent schools, city parks, and recreational activities. Conveniently located near Fort Worth, residents can easily access a wider range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options as well. Burleson boasts relatively affordable housing for the area. Additionally, the city is experiencing a great deal of growth and a vibrant local economy. Overall, Burleson is an excellent choice for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, while still enjoying urban amenities.

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