Ministry Description and Requirements
Church Bio
Fincastle Baptist Church (FBC) is a multi-site, contemporary, family-oriented church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the SBC of Virginia. Fincastle is a suburb of Roanoke, VA. FBC recently completed a new 1,100-seat worship center at its Fincastle Campus, added additional space for its kids and student ministries at its Highlands Campus, and plans to open our Rockbridge Campus in 2023. As part of our 2025 vision, FBC plans to open a 4th campus locally, plant a church in Montana, and sponsor and train 1,000 church planters in Guatemala. In addition to its online presence, FBC has an average (post-COVID) Sunday morning in-person attendance of 850-1,000. Our purpose is to bring God glory by helping people KNOW God, GROW in God, and LIVE for God. Our priority is the Word of God and people. Our passion is to see lives changed for eternity.
Job Summary
The campus pastor will serve as the lead pastor and the “face” of Fincastle Baptist Church at its new Rockbridge Campus, which we plan to open in 2023 in Lexington, VA. He is a high-capacity leader who builds teams to ensure the success of the local campus. Success is defined as fulfilling FBC’s purpose of glorifying God by helping people KNOW God, GROW in God, and LIVE for God. Our goal is to change the world from Fincastle, VA through the means of technology and church planting. The campus pastor will join with other staff to see lives changed for eternity. This position reports to the senior pastor.
Helpful Characteristics
Leadership Ability, High Energy, Self-Starter, Team Player, Creative Mind, Problem Solver, Strategic Planner, Administrative Ability, Positive Mindset, Optimistic Attitude, Good Listener
Job Responsibilities
• Have a growing relationship with Christ and lead your family to do the same
• Research, create, contextualize, and implement effective ways to help people KNOW God, GROW in God, and LIVE for God
• Supervise other Rockbridge Campus paid staff
• Recruit, train, develop, and oversee a team of volunteers
• Manage Sunday services and operations, including connecting relationally with the congregation and provide energetic, Spirit-led, up-front leadership
• Preach occasionally as needed
• Make disciples, equip volunteers, and develop leaders
• Lead Bible studies as needed at the campus
• Ensure that campus-specific ministries are developed and that leaders are recruited, equipped, resourced, and fully aligned with Fincastle Baptist Church’s philosophy of ministry
• Participate in prayer and planning meetings on a weekly basis with the pastoral staff team
• Manage the Rockbridge Campus budget
• Provide pastoral care to the campus, including pastoral counseling, weddings, funerals, etc.
• Be willing to live and get involved with the local community so as to have a missional presence
The Ideal Candidate
• Will be a fully devoted Christ follower and be in alignment of the mission, vision, and values of Fincastle Baptist Church
• Will have experience in building volunteer teams
• Will have a teachable spirit and collaborate well with a team
• Will possess leadership skills to recruit, develop, and motivate teams of volunteers
• Will have good communication/preaching abilities but will be comfortable with only preaching occasionally
• Will have organizational ability and strong attention to detail
• Will maintain a Christ-like grace under pressure
• Will pursue excellence
• Will thrive in the 2nd chair
• Will have good time management and be flexible
Education/Experience
• A bachelor’s degree in religion, pastoral ministries, or a related field is required.
• A seminary degree is preferred.
• 5 years of ministry experience
• Experience at a multi-site church is a plus.
Compensation
A full-time salary and benefits package will be offered. Resumes can be sent to jobs@fincastlebaptist.org.
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