Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Pastor
Preaching & Teaching: Proclaim the Word of God through expository, Christ-centered preaching and teaching that is doctrinally sound and applicable to daily life
Shepherding & Pastoral Care: Offer compassionate pastoral care, counseling, and visitation, especially in times of crisis, illness, or bereavement
Spiritual Leadership: Provide vision and direction for the church's spiritual health and growth, encouraging discipleship and outreach
Evangelism & Community Engagement: Lead the church in outreach efforts, encouraging members to share the gospel and serve the local community
Leadership & Administration: Oversee church ministries, work closely with deacons and ministry leaders, and ensure effective communication with the church
Worship Oversight: Collaborate with worship leaders to ensure services honor God and edify the congregation
Stewardship & Church Growth: Encourage faithful stewardship of time, talents, and resources while fostering spiritual and numerical growth
Qualifications of the Senior Pastor
The candidate must have a Biblical worldview that shapes his beliefs, decisions, and ministry
He must possess a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and live a life that reflects Biblical integrity
His home life should demonstrate Godly leadership, love, and stability
He must have a deep commitment to the authority of Scripture and uphold doctrinal soundness in his teaching and ministry
He should have a clear calling to pastoral ministry, with demonstrated experience in preaching, teaching, and shepherding God's people
He must strive to lead with humility, wisdom, and a servant's heart
He should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine love for people
He must align with the beliefs and values of Twin Oaks Baptist Church
A college or seminary degree in Biblical or pastoral studies from an accredited institution is required
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following to pscinfo@tobcchurch.com :
Resume
Doctrinal statement
Written personal testimony
Sermon samples (audio)
For more information, please apply at https://jobboard.sbcv.org/job/e5wn5d/senior-pastor/ferrum/va
Get to Know Us
Twin Oaks Baptist Church is a thriving and active church located in Franklin County, Virginia. We are members of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Our church is theologically conservative while maintaining an open-minded approach to ministry. We offer a blend of Praise and Worship and Traditional music styles. Our members predominantly come from a rural background, however, with the continued growth and suburbanization of our county, we also have visitors and members from other parts of the county.
We currently have a membership of over 300 people with an average of 250 people attending our Sunday morning worship services. We have a dynamic Wednesday evening program which includes Awana for children, a teen ministry, and adult Bible study. We also offer various other activities and Bible studies throughout the week.
For a more comprehensive overview of Twin Oaks Baptist Church, please visit our website at www.tobcchurch.com.