Pastor Profile - Bella Vista Community Church
Based on the results of our church survey, the following key characteristics and attributes of the role of Pastor Next are outlined below as ideal qualifications for the implementation of our church’s
mission and vision statements.
An ideal pastoral candidate would have strengths as a preacher, teacher, and administrator. While these roles may appear to be obvious, our survey results indicated that we are looking for a pastor
who also has mastery of the following attributes and characteristics:
Sincere Spiritual Leader - “Be able to communicate faith and beliefs that we find in the Bible.”
Based on the results of our church survey, the following key characteristics and attributes of the role of Pastor Next are outlined below as ideal qualifications for the implementation of our church’s
mission and vision statements.
An ideal pastoral candidate would have strengths as a preacher, teacher, and administrator. While these roles may appear to be obvious, our survey results indicated that we are looking for a pastor
who also has mastery of the following attributes and characteristics:
Sincere Spiritual Leader - “Be able to communicate faith and beliefs that we find in the Bible.”
• Inspiring Worship
Enthusiastically preaches and teaches the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments. Inspiring worship is a personal and corporate encounter with the living God. Both must be infused with
the love and presence of God, resulting in times of joyous exultation and times of quiet reverence.
• Striving to Grow Spiritually
Focusing on growing “deeper” in personal faith as a follower of Jesus Christ, knowing God more intimately, developing greater sensitivity to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and being responsible and
obedient to God’s will in every aspect of life. Emphasis on prayer is of vital importance for the life of the Pastor as well as the church members.
• Visionary
Discerns and articulates the vision and mission of the church in such a manner that the congregation comprehends and implements the mission and vision in tangible ways. This effort includes
communicating the mission and vision both inside and outside of the congregation.
Teacher - “Using strong Biblical knowledge, teach us what God is telling us through the Bible, how to apply that knowledge in our daily lives,
Enthusiastically preaches and teaches the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments. Inspiring worship is a personal and corporate encounter with the living God. Both must be infused with
the love and presence of God, resulting in times of joyous exultation and times of quiet reverence.
• Striving to Grow Spiritually
Focusing on growing “deeper” in personal faith as a follower of Jesus Christ, knowing God more intimately, developing greater sensitivity to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and being responsible and
obedient to God’s will in every aspect of life. Emphasis on prayer is of vital importance for the life of the Pastor as well as the church members.
• Visionary
Discerns and articulates the vision and mission of the church in such a manner that the congregation comprehends and implements the mission and vision in tangible ways. This effort includes
communicating the mission and vision both inside and outside of the congregation.
Teacher - “Using strong Biblical knowledge, teach us what God is telling us through the Bible, how to apply that knowledge in our daily lives,
and challenge us to walk the way of Christ.”
• Teacher
Educates the congregation during sermons, small groups, and individually, based on sound biblical principles. Challenges the status quo and shows us how to apply new knowledge to our lives.
• Teacher
Educates the congregation during sermons, small groups, and individually, based on sound biblical principles. Challenges the status quo and shows us how to apply new knowledge to our lives.
• Communicator
Displays excellent interpersonal skills that relate to people of all ages. Demonstrates enhanced verbal and written skills as well as a great sense of humor.
• Mental & Physical Health
Strives for a balanced life in order to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and, in doing so, is a worthy example to the staff, congregation, and community.
• Personal Integrity
Exemplifies an effective ministry that flows out of a passionate spirituality, Christ-like character, and a clear sense of God’s calling. Displays sound moral principles, honesty, and sincerity in such a
manner that will set the tone for the staff and church.
Administrator - “Provide direction so that we can achieve and maintain a high level of spiritual and administrative leadership.”
• Encourager and Provisioner
Empowers, motivates, and equips the congregation to use their talents and gifts to spread the “good news” to their families, community, and the world.
• Team Builder
Builds consensus and prepares people to take on responsibility and authority in ministry activity. Commits to delegate as much authority and responsibility as possible to both the staff and the
congregational leadership. Gives leadership to our congregations’ boards, committees. Lead with authenticity in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of our congregation.
• Commitment to Outreach
Sets the pace for meeting the needs of our local community and looks for ways to offer Christian compassion on a broader scale.
• Strategic Thinker
Sees the “big picture”. Guided by the mission and vision statement, motivated by the challenge, and prepared by prior experiences, Scripture, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit, provides the strategic
direction and tactical concepts, utilizing collaborative approaches, that will propel the church forward.
• Open-mindedness
Displays excellent interpersonal skills that relate to people of all ages. Demonstrates enhanced verbal and written skills as well as a great sense of humor.
• Mental & Physical Health
Strives for a balanced life in order to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and, in doing so, is a worthy example to the staff, congregation, and community.
• Personal Integrity
Exemplifies an effective ministry that flows out of a passionate spirituality, Christ-like character, and a clear sense of God’s calling. Displays sound moral principles, honesty, and sincerity in such a
manner that will set the tone for the staff and church.
Administrator - “Provide direction so that we can achieve and maintain a high level of spiritual and administrative leadership.”
• Encourager and Provisioner
Empowers, motivates, and equips the congregation to use their talents and gifts to spread the “good news” to their families, community, and the world.
• Team Builder
Builds consensus and prepares people to take on responsibility and authority in ministry activity. Commits to delegate as much authority and responsibility as possible to both the staff and the
congregational leadership. Gives leadership to our congregations’ boards, committees. Lead with authenticity in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of our congregation.
• Commitment to Outreach
Sets the pace for meeting the needs of our local community and looks for ways to offer Christian compassion on a broader scale.
• Strategic Thinker
Sees the “big picture”. Guided by the mission and vision statement, motivated by the challenge, and prepared by prior experiences, Scripture, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit, provides the strategic
direction and tactical concepts, utilizing collaborative approaches, that will propel the church forward.
• Open-mindedness
Receptive to new thoughts, concepts, and ideas, and does not shy away from the possibility of change and failure, as taking calculated risks enables our church to step forward into possibilities that God
has in store for us.
has in store for us.