Senior Pastor

Job Description
The Senior Pastor is to lead the Church towards the fulfillment of its purpose as taught in the Scriptures and as stated in the Church Constitution. He is to preach the Word of God to the mutual edification of the Church, and he is to lead the Church in evangelism.
Specifically, he is to teach and preach God’s Word and oversee, along with the elders, the teaching ministries of the Church. He will supervise the work of the Church staff and
maintain ongoing discipleship with them. He will be available to the congregation and the community, for counsel, visitation and funerals as he is able. He may officiate weddings at his discretion. He shall participate in the community of Crouch/Garden Valley in keeping with the Church goals, as time allows. He shall attend at least one conference each year at Church expense. The conference(s) shall be approved by the Elders Committee.
The Senior Pastor shall be a man of true Christian experience and established character. He shall qualify for his office according to the standards of 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9. He shall have experience in and a zeal for the work of pastoral ministry. He shall have an ability to work on a team towards specific goals in an edifying and supporting manner.
He shall demonstrate a teachable attitude so that he can adjust to the differences in culture that this area may present. He shall be committed to the Statement of Faith of Crouch Community Church (Article V of Church Constitution without reservation and support the goals and purpose of this Church. The Senior Pastor and his wife are
considered members of the Church when he begins the work of leading this ministry.
The Senior Pastor will be accountable to the Church Board. He shall have the power of address and serve as an ex-offico member of all boards and committees of the Church.