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 fuill-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 prosepective 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 Committe at newsrbcpastor@gmail.com
- 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.