Pastor

Sandy Ridge Baptist Church’s mission is to help people find God and grow their faith, discover their purpose and make a difference with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The members of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, Virginia, a Southern Baptist Church, are in search of an ordained, licensed full-time Pastor to faithfully shepherd our congregation; a man of God who loves and believes the inerrant Word of God; leads with compassion and lives according to biblical teachings. Pastoral candidates must be equipped to be a teacher, leader, and counselor. Candidates must demonstrate good leadership qualities and good and personable communication skills with all age levels. Major Duties: · Provide spiritual leadership to the members of the church · Prepare weekly services- including sermons and weekly bible studies · Preach and oversee worship services · Interpret biblical scripture · Cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention · Provide counseling (including crisis situations) according to the Word of God · Work with Deacons, church officers and committees to develop annual church goals and develop a strategy to fulfill the church’s mission and vision. · Preside as primary officiant for church functions: communion, baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc. · Represent the church in civic matters · Visit sick, shut-in members at home, hospital or nursing care facilities · Provide a caring ministry for those in the church and community · Lead the church in an effective outreach program to reach the unchurched, inactive or new residents in the community through church activities, etc. · Minister to prospective members through personal contact · Have a heart and mind for missions · Consult with Deacons to fill the pulpit in absences · Must pass a comprehensive background check Education: Seminary or Bible College graduate Experience: Experience with a multi-aged congregation-Experience in outreach to grow a congregation Compensation A competitive compensation package will be based on the candidate’s education, experience, and ministry background. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following to: Pastor Search Committee at [email protected] · A detailed resume including ministry experience and education · Statement of faith and philosophy of ministry · At least three references including one pastoral · Links to recent sermons Applications will be reviewed prayerfully and in confidence. Selected candidates will be contacted for further interviews.

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