Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Pastor Preaching and Worship: — Prepare and expository preach God’s Word faithfully on Sunday mornings and for special services. — Meet regularly with the staff/volunteers to coordinate the themes and content of the worship services and ensure complete preparation for weekly worship. — Share in the oversight and administration of the sacraments with the Elders and Deacons. Leadership and Administration: — Bring biblical truth and a Christ-like example to all areas of ministry at Mountain View Baptist Church. — Work with leadership, Staff, and the congregation to help fulfill the mission of Mountain View Baptist Church. — Provide leadership that equips, empowers, and encourages Staff and volunteers to most effectively impact the areas of ministry where they serve. — Represent Christ and the congregation faithfully within our community and denomination. — Defend and uphold the unity of the Body of Christ, both universal and local. Congregational Care: — Work with the Staff, Elders, and Deacons to discern and provide appropriate care to the congregation and community. — Conduct pastoral care and hospital visits as needed and in partnership with the Staff, Elders, and Deacons. — Provide individual short-term pastoral counseling for members as able/requested and make referrals to other helping agencies and counselors as needed. — Administer weddings and funerals as able/requested. — Work to develop deep, mutually accountable friendships among the people of Roswell.   Discipleship and Evangelism: — Provide leadership and equipping for adult discipleship. — Along with the members, provide oversight for the discipleship of children and youth. — Schedule and or lead classes or seminars that help members and visitors deepen their faith in the Word and commitment of the goals of Mountain View Baptist Church.. — Emphasize and fan the flame of evangelism through prayer, preaching, leadership, and decision-making. — Model personal evangelism through connections with unchurched individuals, visitors, and outreach efforts. — Support the Ministry Teams that promote growth and outreach. Personal Qualifications: — Pursue growth as a disciple of Christ and engage in regular spiritual disciplines. — Possess prior experience as a teaching/preaching pastor. — Affirm the authority of Scripture, the Sovereignty of God, the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. — Interpret cultural issues according to their philosophical and theological foundations and equip the congregation to respond within a Biblical worldview to impact the world without compromising God’s Word. — Model and encourage a lifestyle of prayer and promote the importance of prayer. — Model integrity and responsibility in family roles and relationships. — Model a Biblical work ethic. Accountability: — Maintain healthy boundaries and balance between family and work. — Establish office hours and maintain a personal weekly schedule with flexibility as needed. — Complete a formal evaluation once a year with Mountain View Baptist Church.. — Regularly seek the wisdom and input of other Pastors and those who fill a discipling role. — Utilize provided professional development time and funding for the benefit of the ministry at Mountain View Baptist Church.. — Utilize provided counseling time and funding for personal spiritual well-being. — Participate in a network with other area pastors that meet regularly for support, resourcing, and encouragement.