Senior Pastor

JOB SUMMARY

Skyway Community Chapel is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor who is called by

God and equipped to effectively preach and teach teachings of the Word of God

supported by scripture. Must be able to fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation

through visitations, prayer, conducting weddings, funeral and administering the

ordinances of the church. The candidate must also possess the biblical and spiritual

qualities as outlined in Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pastor shall preach the Gospel regularly and shall be at liberty to preach the

whole counsel of the Word of God as the Lord leads him. He shall administer the ordinances of the Church, act as a moderator at all Church meetings for the transaction of Church matters, supervise the teaching ministries of the Church, and tenderly watch over the spiritual interests of the membership.

The Pastor shall appoint the members of the various committees at the annual Church business meeting. He shall publicly inform all newly-elected officers of the particular function and responsibilities of their respective offices. He shall extend the right hand of fellowship to all new members on behalf of the Church and perform such other duties as generally appertain to such a position. The Pastor shall be free to choose the means and methods by which he exercises the ministry that God has given him. The Pastor shall arrange for all speakers and special meetings. In his absence, he will be responsible for securing pulpit supply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Meet the qualifications of a pastor found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and I Peter 5:1-4

Be a minister in the Baptist faith, elevating our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Be a visionary with sound judgment and discernment operating in the spirit of unity

Have a minimum of five years (preferred) of pastoral experience.

Possess effective communication skills (written and oral).

Growth oriented and pastoral care capability.

Committed to continuing education and development.

Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and

gender.

Possess effective administration skills and able to organize and lead staff.

Missionary minded.

State his salvation, doctrine, Christian conduct and call to the ministry, acceptance of

and adherence Skyway Community Chapel’s Covenant, Articles of Faith, and

Constitution of this church.

Three letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson, and personal).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Abide by Skyway Community Chapel’s Covenant, Articles of Faith, and Constitution

of this church.

The Pastor’s term of office shall be indefinite. When either the Church or the Pastor

decides to make vacant this office, thirty days notice must be given unless a shorter

time is agreed upon.

The Pastor may be dismissed upon being found guilty of gross sin, criminal acts, or

heresy. His dismissal shall be in accordance to the Scriptures as found in Matthew

18:15-17 and I Timothy 5:1, 17-19.

The Deacons/Trustees shall consider recommendation to dismiss the Pastor if 20 or

more voting members sign a petition and state the grievance which shall be

considered only if those who have signed the petition are present at the meeting of the

Deacons when consideration is given to the matter.

The Pastor can be dismissed by a three-fourths majority vote of the voting members

attending the Church business meeting for that purpose. Members who are not able to

attend this meeting for personal reasons may vote by absentee ballot upon prior

approval by Deacons.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Palmetto, FL 34221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $60,000