Job Description

Theta Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor committed to faithfully preaching and teaching God's Word, shepherding the congregation, and providing spiritual leadership. We desire a man who will make a long-term commitment to the church, develop meaningful relationships with its members, and faithfully serve alongside the congregation. Primary Responsibilities: Preaching and Teaching • Provide faithful, verse-by-verse expository preaching and teaching during regular worship services. • Give careful attention to the study of Scripture and the preparation of thoughtful, well-studied sermons. • Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, and the administration of the ordinances. Pastoral Care • Shepherd the congregation and develop personal relationships with members and families. • Provide biblical counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer, and encouragement. • Care for the sick, elderly, grieving, and those facing difficult circumstances. • Be accessible to the congregation and conduct weddings, funerals, and baptisms. Church Leadership • Provide spiritual leadership in accordance with the church's elder-led structure and bylaws. • Work alongside church members and leaders to encourage discipleship, fellowship, and unity. • Help identify, develop, and train qualified elders, deacons, teachers, and other church leaders. • Encourage members to use their gifts in service to the church and one another. Evangelism and Missions • Lead and encourage evangelism and outreach within the local community. • Help the church identify biblically faithful missions efforts and organizations to support, both at home and abroad. • Help foster ongoing relationships with missionaries, missions organizations, and like-minded churches. Our preference is for a fully vocational pastor, but we are open to a bivocational arrangement.

About the Organization

Theta Baptist Church is a small, historic Baptist church located near Columbia in Middle Tennessee, with roots dating back to 1845. We hold Reformed convictions concerning salvation, affirm the doctrines of grace, and are committed to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, believer's baptism, elder-led congregationalism, and faithful expository preaching. Our congregation has experienced a difficult period following the departure of our previous pastor and a major sanctuary renovation, which is nearing completion. We desire to establish stable, long-term pastoral leadership and see the church strengthened through faithful preaching, discipleship, evangelism, and missions. Our Statement of Faith is available at: https://thetabaptist.org/our-beliefs/

Qualifications

• Must meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. • Must be in broad agreement with the Statement of Faith of Theta Baptist Church and disclose any areas of doctrinal disagreement. • Committed to faithful, verse-by-verse expository preaching and careful sermon preparation. • Spiritually mature, of sound doctrine and godly character, with personal integrity and humility. • Hardworking, diligent, and willing to take seriously the responsibilities of pastoral ministry. • Demonstrates a genuine love for Christ and His Church and a desire to shepherd God's people. • Possesses wisdom, patience, steadiness, and sound leadership ability. • Willing to invest personally in the congregation and make a long-term commitment to the church. • Previous pastoral experience is strongly preferred, though not required. • Committed to discipleship, evangelism, missions, and the development of qualified church leaders.