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Meet The Village Baptist Church
Village Baptist Church (VBC) is a prominent Southern Baptist church community in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Known for its multi-generational focus and "one church, two locations" model, it serves a diverse community, including a significant number of military families from nearby Fort Bragg.
About the Senior Pastor
This role is critical to the health and success of Village Baptist Church. The Senior Pastor will be responsible for the welfare and oversight of Village Baptist Church, leading overall growth and development and implementing a comprehensive, cross-functional, and cohesive missions and ministry strategy. He will be the administrative head of the church. He will exemplify biblical leadership and maintain a strong devotional life of worship, prayer, and a personal study of God's Word, resulting in a deeper relationship with Christ.
The Senior Pastor's responsibilities include:
- Exemplify servant-leadership by guiding the Church body in spiritual maturity through teaching, preaching, and leading from a spirit of humility, compassion, wisdom, honesty, and integrity.
- Conduct worship services that enable people to hear the word of God and participate in personal and corporate devotion and relationship with God.
- Plan, in collaboration with the Pastor of Worship and Arts, all elements of regular and special event worship services.
- Live out/teach a lifestyle of adherence to biblical standards of morality, ethics & the Fruit of the Spirit. Act as an ex officio member of all organizations, departments, councils, and committees and work with Church Officers, Deacons, and other key leadership, ensuring cooperation to carry out Village Baptist Church's vision, mission, and Guiding Principles.
- Enable Deacons and church officers to better perform their duties through training and support. Lead staff, church leaders, and congregants to identify, develop, and organize ministry opportunities for outreach and to build community within the church.
- Motivate, mentor, equip, and train the Pastoral staff and deacons to effectively execute the ministry of The Village Baptist Church.
- Support, supervise, manage, and provide input to evaluate church staff in conjunction with the Personnel Committee.
- Encourage the congregation to give time, talents, and resources in service to God.
- Personally or through his designee, perform wedding ceremonies, conduct funerals, and ensure the visitation and ministering to members in homes, nursing care facilities, and hospitals.
- Engage and relate to people from all walks of life and win souls for Christ
- Provide and implement a vision for the Village Baptist Church entity and work with the Superintendent, Preschool Director, and Campus Pastors to promote 'One Village' by ensuring alignment, collaboration, and overall unity of Village Baptist Church, Academy, and Preschool.
- Lead the congregation in effective ways to witness and win souls to salvation through Jesus Christ. Make concerted efforts to engage new visitors and encourage them to take their next steps in pursuing a relationship with Christ and to engage with and serve His Church.
- Personally or through his designee, provide individual, pre-marital, marital, crisis, and conflict resolution counseling in a safe setting, being aware of limitations and referring to professionals when necessary.
- Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to enhance ministerial ability.
What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:
Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications
- Has attained a Master's degree from an accredited institution at a minimum. A Seminary degree is preferred.
- At least five years of experience in a similar ministry position.
- Visionary leader with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong interpersonal skills; being able to be approachable and relatable across generations & demographics.
- Demonstrate a humble and down-to-earth personality, maintaining empathy and a heart for the church, congregation, and ministry.
- Thinks organizationally and is gifted administratively.
- Good public communicator.
- Team builder who can form and develop leaders.
- Team player who can shape and be shaped.
- Experience with a Christian School preferred.
- Affirm The BFM 2000 -https://bfm.sbc.net/
Personal Characteristics
- Striving toward Christ-likeness.
- A team player.
- A problem solver committed to conflict resolution.
- Committed to excellence and quality customer service.
- A great manager of time / well-organized, and detail-oriented.
- Focused on growing spiritually and being a committed learner.
- Committed to the vision and values of the church.
- Inspirational communicator; great with written communication.
- Hospitable and patient.
What it's like to live in Fayetteville, NC
Living in Fayetteville, NC, means being part of a city with a strong sense of identity, shaped largely by its deep military ties and historic roots. As home to Fort Bragg, Fayetteville proudly calls itself “America’s Most Pro-Military Town,” and that connection is visible everywhere - from veteran-owned businesses and military-themed landmarks to the steady presence of service members and their families throughout the community. This military influence also contributes to the city’s remarkable diversity, creating a welcoming, international feel that’s uncommon for a mid-sized Southern city.
At the same time, Fayetteville balances its legacy with forward momentum. The historic downtown area, centered along Hay Street, has undergone a notable revitalization, now featuring local restaurants, arts venues, and community events when galleries stay open late and music fills the streets from live bands playing on Festival Park stages. The also historic Haymount district in the heart of one of Fayetteville’s oldest neighborhoods, offers shopping and dining experiences, and most within walking distance of the beloved Cape Fear Regional Theater, bringing world class arts to Fayetteville since 1962! Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, whether it’s walking or biking along the scenic Cape Fear River Trail, exploring the lush Cape Fear Botanical Garden, or seeking adventure at ZipQuest’s treetop zipline courses. Sports enthusiasts love cheering on Fayetteville’s professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams.