Job Board

Pastor

Cross Timbers Bible Church
Weatherford, TX, United States

Job Description
Cross Timbers Bible Church (CTBC) is a small church with a dedicated congregation that strives for
the glory of God in all things. We are seeking a motivated pastor to lead and grow our church
(approx. size 40-50). The pastor shall be the primary Teaching Elder responsible for the public
preaching ministry of the church and be missionally oriented with a heart for discipleship and
church planting.
Key Responsibilities
• Regularly and systematically provide expositional development of the Scriptures for the
worship services of the church and other occasions
• Deliver relevant sermons grounded in sound biblical and hermeneutical principles, applying
those principles to contemporary issues for the spiritual development/discipleship of the
CTBC family
• Apply the truth of Scripture in meaningful ways and provide clear motivation and
encouragement in every area of life; ability to deliver sermons that challenge and inspire
new and mature Christians and encourage believers to engage the culture with a biblical
worldview
• Create and execute a vision and strategic plan for church health and development and
provide leadership, oversight, vision, and ministry direction to the church in collaboration
with the Board of Elders of CTBC
• Build relationships with the church by encouraging and participating in church-wide
functions and connect with the community and its leaders where appropriate for outreach
and engagement
• Coordinate and consult with the Elder Board regarding management of church staff and
operations
• Utilize common on-line platforms for communication and increased opportunities that can
be gained with proper social media use
Doctrinal Distinctives
• Uphold faith commitments that reflect the biblical qualifications of the office and agree
with the doctrinal statement, ministry positions, and core values of CTBC
• Believes in the pretribulation and premillennial return of Christ for His Church
• Practices the Great Commission and Great Commandment model of ministry utilizing a
discipleship approach
• Be gracious to those of different theological and ecclesiastical backgrounds

• Ministry practice aligns with modified/moderate Calvinism (evangelical Amyraldianism) and
is grace-based in its application and not grounded in theories of Lordship Salvation,
Reformed Theonomy, or a Charismatic understanding of spiritual gifts
Personal Qualifications
• A man of devotion, worship, and prayer and an example to fellow leaders and the flock of
God; thoughtful and wise in his personal and leadership development and whose care for
the spiritual well-being of the congregation is characterized by love and humility while
being strengthened by discernment and prayer
• Attentive shepherd of the flock seeking to honor God in every category of his life and able
to provide spiritual direction and growth to the congregation with gracious and
conservative viewpoints
• A good steward of his spiritual gifting, his family, his resources, and his church
Church and Community Profile
CTBC is a Bible-based, independent church located in Weatherford, TX. With a population of
32,000, Weatherford is centrally located in Parker County, one of the top ten fastest growing
counties in Texas. Our congregation is small yet committed with a loving spirit. We are looking to
grow with a motivated leader who can guide us in our next season of ministry and capitalize on
the high growth potential in our area.
Compensation
$35,000 to $40,000 depending on experience
Website
For complete details on our Mission, Beliefs, and Values, please visit our website at
https://xtbible.net

Application Process
Please review our CTBC website and submit your resume with links to previous sermons, as
applicable, and answer the following questions:
1. Describe your experiences and qualifications in ministry as it relates to this position?
2. Please provide a summary of your theology and how it is in line with the doctrine of
CTBC?

Please send your resume, responses to the questions, and a link to your online sermon(s) as
applicable to: pastorsearch@xtbible.net