Accepts authority of God

God’s Word is his guide and final authority


Strong prayer life

Personal and corporate


Expository preacher

Does not neglect to teach “the whole counsel of God”, theologically/doctrinally sound


Visionary

One who can envision/see the mission that the church is called to and lead the congregation in that mission


Mission focus

Heart for the lost in our church, community, world, supportive of the SBC cooperative program of giving


Servant leader

Team builder, can delegate, heart for discipleship, encourages personal growth, willing to accept godly direction from board of elders


Strong commitment to family

Takes seriously the biblical responsibility to the family as husband, father, etc.


Life-long learner

Love for studying the Word, well-read, well-versed/knowledgeable of all aspects of the Bible, educated in school/seminary that shares the doctrinal/theological views of the Baptist Faith and Message [MDiv preferred]


Communication skills

Clear, articulate, transparent, approachable, gets along with all age groups, open, no hidden objectives


Highest ethical standards

Seeks to be a testimony to the church and community by his conduct and example