Position Description

Purpose

The Full-time English Pastor is to lead in the English congregation and build up the spiritual lives of the youth through preaching, teaching, training and caring.

• To provide strong leadership and development to the English congregation of Wismer Baptist Church
• To carry out work as assigned by the Deacon Board and help the Senior Pastor to fulfill duties or projects as requested
• To oversee the English congregation of Wismer Baptist Church and alert the Senior Pastor of any areas of concern

Staff Relationships:

• Daily schedule – Maintain 6 working days a week (half day on Saturdays and Sundays) and work no less than 40 hours per week
• Staff meetings – Attend all staff meetings and other ministry meetings and prepare to report on ministry activities. Report weekly to the Senior Pastor and be accountable to the Deacon Board
• Meet one-on-one and consult with the Senior Pastor on a regular basis for mentoring, prayer, evaluation and coordination
• Cooperate fully with other church leaders for the benefit of the church

Principle Responsibilities:

• Plan for the development of the English congregation of WBC
• Disciple and mentor the English speaking brothers and sisters to help them become mature, healthy and devoted followers of Christ
• Attend Timothy Fellowship (Youth) and Joseph Fellowship (Young Adult). Counsel both fellowships, committees and teams by recruiting, training, encouraging and supporting brothers and sisters.
• Participate in the Sunday School teaching and support other Sunday School teachers with training, encouragement and curriculum development
• Plan and implement special activities like retreats, missions trips and outreach events, etc.
• Visit brothers and sisters and provide pastoral counseling on a regular basis, especially in special situations such as sickness, hospitalization, crisis intervention, death and other situations in which they may need help or support
• Outreach – Regularly provide opportunities for brothers and sisters in the English congregation to invite friends to church
• Equipping – Provide brothers and sisters opportunities to be involved in serving in ministries
• Encouragement – Help brothers and sisters in following God’s call in their lives

Other Ministry Responsibilities:

• Provide discipleship and mentoring for our youth and adults in the English congregation
• Communicate regularly to the English congregation about church activities
• Keep the Senior Pastor informed on all ministry activities and plans
• Demonstrate a willingness and flexibility to learn and serve in ways that will broaden the overall strengths of the pastoral team
• Perform other duties as required

These responsibilities are a general overview of the job duties and may change as the need arises.