Job description: Lead Pastor
Position reports to: Board of Elders
Job Overview and Purpose:
The Lead Pastor must be committed to the vision, mission and
values of Spring Branch Community Church. The Lead Pastor has the primary responsibility
for preaching and teaching, leading a collaborative worship team model, communicating
vision, and shepherding our community spiritually and relationally by modeling what it looks
like to love God and love people. This is done under the authority of the Elders and shared
leadership with the ministry staff. The Lead Pastor is ultimately responsible to Christ who is the
head of the Church. The Lead Pastor will be a member of the church, the Elder Board and will
operate under the by-laws of the Church.
Responsibilities:
Preaching/Teaching
The Lead Pastor leads the collaborative worship team in the areas of preaching and teaching
under the guidance and authority of Jesus Christ. Typically devotes a significant portion of his
time toward the preparation of preaching and teaching, and preaches at weekly services
approximately two-thirds of the time, including major holiday services. Equip and encourage
other SBCC pastors, staff, and/or ministry leaders to teach/preach during the balance of the
time. Guest speakers not on staff, with Elder Board approval, may also be used during certain
times when the Lead Pastor isn't preaching/teaching.
Message content should be primarily Biblically-based, conveying God's wisdom, instruction and
revelation. Message format and delivery should be creative, relevant to the Church and crafted in
a way that builds believers and reaches seekers. Communication should be crafted to reach a
broad range of age groups and a large, diverse congregation. Able to convey complex biblical
truths in a clear, relatable and applied manner.
Lead the programming & worship team to plan relevant and creative services that connect to the
message series.
Strategic/Vision/Leadership
The Lead Pastor, in conjunction with the Elders, demonstrates watchful and responsible concern
for the integrity of the total ministry of the church.
Work diligently to foster Spring Branch Community Church's stability, vision, growth, and
expansion; and to train and equip Christians for the work of the ministry.
Is responsible for effectively communicating the mission and vision of Spring Branch Community
Church to the staff, ministry leaders, volunteers and congregation.
Participate with the Executive Team for the vision planning process with the staff and ministry
leaders, as well as the planning of the annual leadership retreat(s), as appropriate.
Participate with the Elders and Executive Team to address future needs of the church.
Collaborate with the Elders and Executive Team regarding ministries, budgeting, financial
management, personnel and building upkeep.
May or may not be required to provide executive level oversight over management of church
operations.
Promote, educate and advocate responsible scripturally based stewardship of time, talent and
treasure.
Promote and personally engage in our community/mission fund and mission engagement locally
and globally.
Pastoral Responsibilities:
As Shepherd, the Lead Pastor models the heart of the Chief Shepherd and ensures that the
Church is well led, cared for, fed, and protected.
Lead the body in becoming a people of prayer deeply aware of their dependence on the
Lord and their need to be in continuing communication with Him.
Share pastor responsibilities such as visitation, counseling, worship services, baptism,
communion, weddings, and funerals with the pastoral team. Model discipleship through relational engagements.
Attributes & Behavior
The Lead Pastor:
*meets all the requirements set out in the By-Laws of SBCC, including scriptural
mandates found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
*maintains a healthy, vibrant, and growing relationship with Jesus.
*practices regular prayer and recog