The requirements for candidacy include a Masters of Divinity or the equivalent, five years of ministry experience, urban experience, and an evangelical Baptistic theology.

The Senior Pastor is to carry out the mission of Winthrop Street Baptist Church (WSBC) of Taunton, Massachusetts.

He is responsible for the spiritual welfare, worship services, and carrying out the long-term vision of WSBC. The Senior Pastor works through and reports to the Ministry Council.

The Senior Pastor is responsible for proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encouraging the members to do so, for guiding the spiritual development of the congregation, for providing pastoral care in meeting the needs of persons in the church and community.

The Senior Pastor may delegate certain responsibilities but he may not delegate his overall responsibility.

Responsibilities:

1. Work directly with the Ministry Council.

2. Work directly with the Deacons.

• Identify and direct the Deacons in areas of service needing to be addressed.
• Mentor the Deacons.
• Pray together before the Worship Service and on other occasions.
• Plan for and provide leadership in the observance of the church ordinances.

3. Direct the Worship Service.

• Plan and deliver a well-prepared sermon that is Biblical, convicting, challenging, inspiring, and relevant to the congregation.
• Coordinate with the Music Team.
• Be available after the service to encourage attendees and identify newcomers.
• Facilitate special services (marriages, funerals, baptisms, Communion, child dedications).
• Facilitate a dynamic Sunday Service that increases spiritual and numerical growth.

4. Direct the Mid-Week Prayer Meeting.

5. Lead the staff and church members to become involved in missions support through prayer and missions offerings as well as personal involvement, when possible, through missions activities in the local community and state, as well as nationally and internationally.

6. Be available to teach Bible classes at the request of the Christian Education Team. This will depend on the church’s needs and the pastor’s current commitments.

7. Provide pastoral care. Lead the staff and the church in a caring ministry for persons in the church and in the community.

• Counseling
• Visitation (Hospital and Homes)
• Prayer
• Discipleship

8. Supervise the church’s Administrative Assistant and other staff assigned to his supervision.

9. Submit an Annual Report for the Annual Meeting.

10. Serve on the Ministry Council and Christian Education Team and as a staff resource for church teams as needed.

11. Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.

Thank you for taking the time to review our list of requirements for the Senior Pastor position at Winthrop Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Massachusetts. Interested candidates may complete the Senior Pastor Application form to apply.