Senior Pastor

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Senior Pastor
First Gethsemane Baptist Church
Louisville, ky

MISSIONARY BAPTIST
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 250

Meet First Gethsemane Baptist Church
We are a congregation of believers committed to sharing the message of
Christ and guiding others toward faith in Him. As a church, we aim to
love those in our community with the same love Christ has given to us.
The work of our church is aimed at directing others towards the Savior
in the hopes that they will encounter the one true God and be
transformed by His gracious love for them. Through all we do, say, and
preach, we pray that we will shine the light of Christ to all those we
encounter.

About the Senior Pastor
The First Gethsemane Baptist Church (1st G Church) membership is
prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor called by God who has
the following qualifications, experience, characteristics, and
attributes to preach and teach God’s Word effectively. The Senior
Pastor is to be responsible for the Biblical and Spiritual obligations
as outlined in 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus, as well as a man after
God’s own Heart (1 Samuel 13:14).
The Senior Pastor is to be a born-again, baptized believer in Jesus
Christ and can fulfill the spiritual needs of the 1st G Church
congregation. The Senior Pastor is to be accountable, first and
foremost, to GOD and HIS WORD, secondly to his/her Family, the 1st G
Joint Council, and the membership of 1st G Church. The Senior Pastor
is a visionary with strong leadership and communication skills who
preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaches sound Biblical/National
Baptist doctrine, engages in Christian growth and development,
promotes missions at home and abroad, and pursues the Great Commission
as outlined in Matthew 28.

The Senior Pastor’s responsibilities include:

Leading: In consultation with God and collaboration with the
Leadership of 1st G Church, the Senior Pastor will establish the
vision annually for this body of believers. The Senior Pastor shall
lead and develop the ministerial staff in equipping the congregation
to fulfill the Great Commission and accomplish the vision and purpose
of this church. The Senior Pastor will provide leadership, direction,
and operational support to the ministry and ministries of the church.
In addition, the Senior Pastor will serve as the Chairman of the
board of the 1st G Church Center for Family Development Inc.
Administering: The Senior Pastor shall administer and oversee the
ministerial staff of the church. The Senior Pastor shall administer
the policies and procedures of the church.
Ministering: The Senior Pastor shall use his/her spiritual gifts to
edify and build this local body of believers. The Senior Pastor shall
provide appropriate pastoral care to members of the church and the
community and shall equip the members of the ministerial staff and the
deacon body to do the same.
Communicating: The Senior Pastor shall preach and teach the Bible,
believing that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and
truth without any mixture of error for its matter. The Senior Pastor
shall communicate the vision for the ministry that God gives to this
congregation.

What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal
candidate for the Senior Pastor:

Education and experience

Master of Divinity required from an accredited institution.
3+ years of leadership experience; in ministry leadership.

Personal characteristics and qualifications

A born-again baptized believer in Jesus Christ.
Ability to fulfill the spiritual needs of the 1st G Church congregation.
Accountable to God, His Word, family, the 1st G Joint Council, and
the church membership.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach sound
Biblical/National Baptist doctrine.
Commitment to Christian growth and development, promoting missions,
and pursuing the Great Commission (Matthew 28).
Licensed and ordained preacher of the gospel with three or more
years of ministry leadership experience.
Expository preaching/teaching style.
Evidence of effective administration, leadership, and communication
skills (verbal/written).
Married to one spouse of the opposite gender.
The ability to work with a diverse congregation across all races,
genders, and ages.
Must have sound judgment and discernment.

What it’s like to live in Louisville, KY
Living in Louisville, KY, feels like being immersed in a city full of
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vibe. Louisville’s central location, just 110 miles southwest of
Cincinnati and 200 miles north of Nashville, places it at the heart of
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Whether you’re drawn to its exciting attractions, outdoor spaces, or
the energy of a bustling metro area, Louisville-Jefferson County has
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