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ARTICLE 6. SENIOR PASTOR | |||
Section 1. Definition | |||
The senior pastor is the shepherd of the flock. The senior pastor, under the guidance of God, in consultation with the governing board of the church, and in partnership with Open Bible Churches, will provide vision and direction to the church. | |||
Section 2. Eligibility | |||
The senior pastor shall exemplify the characteristics of a godly, Christian life and possess the qualities of a spiritual leader as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. The senior pastor shall be a credentialed minister in good standing with Open Bible Churches. Should the church select a senior pastor who is not a credentialed, Open Bible minister, the church shall automatically be under regional supervision as prescribed in the Open Bible Manual. | |||
Section 4. Pastoral Review | |||
The governing board shall biennially review the senior pastor for purposes of providing positive feedback, suggesting areas needing attention or correction, and recommending continuation of service to the regional board. | |||
Section 5. Duties | |||
The senior pastor shall: | |||
A. Be the spiritual and corporate leader of the church. The senior pastor shall minister to the spiritual needs of, guard the membership and partnership against dissension and be devoted to the mission of the church. | |||
B. Call and lead meetings of the governing board. | |||
C. Consistently work to strengthen Christian life among the members and partners and in the | |||
community. | |||
D. Have full responsibility for the supervision of all services and meetings of the church, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, have general supervision over all ministries and auxiliary | |||
activities, and be an ex-officio member of all church bodies. | |||
E. Be responsible, with the treasurer and governing board of the church, for deposits and disbursements of all funds, records, and reporting of finances. | |||
F. Appoint members of the governing board as prescribed in these bylaws. | |||
G. Appoint all pastoral staff positions and personnel, both paid and unpaid, for approval and appointment by the governing board. | |||
H. Hire non-ministerial support staff and personnel, both paid and unpaid. | |||
I. Be responsible, in consultation with the governing board, for biennial reviews and evaluations of staff pastors, members of the governing board, administrative staff, ministry leaders, and network campus pastors. | |||
J. Provide at least 30 days written notice to the governing board and regional executive director prior to resignation. | |||
Latest revision as of 01:14, 26 November 2021
ARTICLE 6. SENIOR PASTOR
Section 1. Definition
The senior pastor is the shepherd of the flock. The senior pastor, under the guidance of God, in consultation with the governing board of the church, and in partnership with Open Bible Churches, will provide vision and direction to the church.
Section 2. Eligibility The senior pastor shall exemplify the characteristics of a godly, Christian life and possess the qualities of a spiritual leader as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. The senior pastor shall be a credentialed minister in good standing with Open Bible Churches. Should the church select a senior pastor who is not a credentialed, Open Bible minister, the church shall automatically be under regional supervision as prescribed in the Open Bible Manual.
Section 4. Pastoral Review The governing board shall biennially review the senior pastor for purposes of providing positive feedback, suggesting areas needing attention or correction, and recommending continuation of service to the regional board.
Section 5. Duties The senior pastor shall: A. Be the spiritual and corporate leader of the church. The senior pastor shall minister to the spiritual needs of, guard the membership and partnership against dissension and be devoted to the mission of the church. B. Call and lead meetings of the governing board. C. Consistently work to strengthen Christian life among the members and partners and in the community. D. Have full responsibility for the supervision of all services and meetings of the church, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, have general supervision over all ministries and auxiliary activities, and be an ex-officio member of all church bodies. E. Be responsible, with the treasurer and governing board of the church, for deposits and disbursements of all funds, records, and reporting of finances. F. Appoint members of the governing board as prescribed in these bylaws. G. Appoint all pastoral staff positions and personnel, both paid and unpaid, for approval and appointment by the governing board. H. Hire non-ministerial support staff and personnel, both paid and unpaid. I. Be responsible, in consultation with the governing board, for biennial reviews and evaluations of staff pastors, members of the governing board, administrative staff, ministry leaders, and network campus pastors. J. Provide at least 30 days written notice to the governing board and regional executive director prior to resignation.