1. MAJOR FUNCTION:
a. The Pastor is to be the spiritual leader of the First Baptist Church of Forsyth, Georgia.
(Hereafter referred to as FBCF.) He is responsible to the Lord and FBCF to primarily
proclaim the gospel, teach the Bible and lead the FBCF body in functioning as a New
Testament Church (Acts 20:28-32; 1 Timothy 3: 1-7; 1 Timothy 5: 17; Titus 1: 5-9 and 1
Peter 5: 1-4).

b. The Pastor is responsible for providing spiritual instruction and strategic leadership to
the members, staff and ministries of FBCF.

c. The Pastor serves as the administrative officer and supervisor of the FBCF staff and as a
non-voting member of the Administrative Committee and the Deacons. The Pastor is not
responsible for doing all the work, but for seeing that it is done and done properly (1
Corinthians 14:40).

2. MAJOR DUTIES and ACTIVITIES:
a. Engage in pastoral care, provide supervisory leadership of the paid and volunteer staff.

b. Plan and conduct worship services in conjunction with ministerial staff, prepare and
deliver sermons, and lead in the observance of ordinances.

c. Lead the congregation in effective programs to fulfill the Great Commission with vision,
purpose and priority and demonstrate effective ways to witness and win the lost to
salvation through Jesus Christ.

d. Lead in an effective program of visiting members and prospects.

e. Conduct counseling sessions, perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funerals within
the guidelines of acceptable practices of FBCF.

f. Lead the church in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total
program of the church.

g. Work with deacons, church oficers and committees as they perform their assigned
responsibilities.

h. Oversees, along with Deacons, all church discipline matters and the management of
conflict issues within the church.

i. Adhere to the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures adopted by the FBCF including the
fulfillment of any responsibilities outlined in the FBCF Constitution.

3. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS NEEDED:
a. Knowledge of word processing programs, accounting and publishing software
programs.

b. Knowledge regarding using audio-video equipment.

4. OTHER KEY SKILLS NEEDED:
a. Excellent oral and written language skills.

b. Excellent communication skills.

c. Understanding of basic accounting practices including budgeting, bookkeeping and
financial administration.

5. EDUCATION:
Minimum Required: Master of Theology.
Preferred: Doctorate.

6. EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Required: Three Years.
Preferred: Five Years.

7. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum Required: Must be ordained to conduct marriages in Monroe County and Georgia.
Specific training in marriage and family counseling with emphasis on parenting, hardship and
grief.

     Preferred: Minimum plus competency in utilizing several different counseling techniques.

8. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
The applicant must be comfortable performing their duties in the following physical locations:
a. The church offices and sanctuary.

      b. The residences of members and prospective members.

      c. Community establishments such as hospitals, personal care facilities, schools, service
clubs, ect.

9. KEY COMPETENCIES:
a. Compassion for people
b. Pastoral commitment
c. Leadership skills