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ARTICLE IV – PASTOR (S) B. Pastor 1. Qualifications
a. The
Pastor shall be a man, and one who gives definite evidence of the call of God
to the ministry of the gospel and of adherence to the scriptural principles
governing church leadership. He shall give unquestioned evidence of a genuine
conversion and of a walk with God. His life shall be above reproach. I Timothy 3:1-7 He shall not be divorced nor shall
he be a homosexual. b. Any
man to be considered as a candidate for the pastorate of this church shall
have read its bylaws and shall have signified in writing his unreserved
agreement with its provisions and with the undenominational position that she
embraces. 2. Duties
and Responsibilities a. It
shall be the responsibility of the Pastor to "preach the word" and
"the whole counsel of God." His office shall be that of spiritual
leader and shepherd of the flock, and his duties shall be that of spiritual
leader and shepherd of the flock, and his duties shall be those generally
associated with his office including the ministry of the word, administration
of or supervision of the administration of the ordinances, and the care of
the spiritual welfare of the congregation. b. The
Pastor shall serve in an advisory capacity at Church Council meetings as well
as board and committee meetings, except when Pastor's salary and personal
benefits are being considered. 3. Call a. The
Church Council shall act as a Pulpit Committee to investigate possible
candidates and arrange for them to speak at Sunday services. Investigation of
a candidate shall include a questionnaire regarding training, pastoral
experience and qualifications mentioned in paragraph B-1. A visit to his
present pastorate by the Church council is advisable when possible and
applicable. b. When
a qualified candidate has spoken at two Sunday services Council may present
his name for a vote at a regularly called congregational meeting. A
three-fourths (3/4) majority vote shall be required to extend a call. 4. Termination
a. The
Pastor's term of office shall be indefinite. A notice of thirty- (30) days
shall be given to terminate, with remuneration and services continuing
through this period, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. b. A
vote may be taken by the congregation at any time to terminate the Pastor's
services for failure to properly perform his pastoral functions subject to
the following: (1) A petition of twenty-five (25)
percent of those Christians who are regular worshipers and supports of the
church has been presented to the Council. (2) A special meeting may be
called for that purpose in accordance with Article IV, E-2, or it shall be
placed on the agenda of a regular meeting. c. In
the event of doctrinal or moral defection, the Pastor's services may be
terminated immediately by action of the Church Council, with ratification by
a vote of the congregation within thirty (30) days. C. ASSOCIATE PASTOR (S) 1. Qualifications
- shall be the same as that for Pastor as listed above. 2. Duties
and Responsibilities a. It
shall be the responsibility of the Associate Pastor(s) to work with the
Pastor in the shepherding and ministry of the church. b.
The Associate Pastor shall serve in an
advisory capacity at Church Council meetings as well as board and committee
meetings, except when Pastor's salaries and personal benefits are being
considered. 3. Call
a. The
Church Council shall act as a Search Committee to investigate possible
candidates and arrange for them to meet with the congregation. Investigation
of a candidate shall include a questionnaire regarding training, pastoral
experience, and qualifications mentioned in paragraph B-1. A visit to his
present place of ministry by the Church Council is advisable when possible
and applicable. b. When
a qualified candidate has met with or addressed the congregation at two
different times, Council may present his name for a vote at a regularly
called congregational meeting. A three- I fourths (3/4) majority vote shall
be required to extend a call 4. Termination
- shall be the same as that for Pastor mentioned above. |
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