In accepting the call to be the pastor of this church, the pastor:
i. Shall have special charge of the spiritual interests of the church, conferring with the deacons as his assistants.
ii. Shall take oversight willingly, and shall by example, teaching, and organization seek to equip the saints for work of ministry as prescribed in Ephesians 4:11-16; II Timothy 3:15, 4:5; and Matthew 28:18-20.
iii. Shall be an ex-officio member of all boards and committees of the church. By his choice he may not be in attendance.
iv. His wife shall join the membership of this church within six months after he accepts the call to become the pastor of this church. The vote to call him as pastor will also be the vote to accept him into membership. The pastor’s wife shall go through the normal membership procedure.
v. The pastor shall perform the normal services of a Baptist pastor in:
   a. Services of worship, prayer, praise and administering the ordinances.
   b. Special services or activities as scheduled by the members, and/or Board of Deacons.
   c. Officiating at weddings or funerals for members of this church when requested. Believing that spiritual support by the fellowship of this church with one another in times of weddings and funerals is an important act of Christian love and sharing of burdens, the pastor in discharging his responsibilities of pastoral care and comfort will not mandate fees for such services. But also recognizing the principle of I Timothy 5:17-18, he may accept tokens of appreciation.
   d. Making pastoral calls especially to the sick, and others in need of, or those who have requested pastoral counseling. He shall make every reasonable effort to know and become known to each member of this church.
vi. Shall make known scheduled times (office hours) when any member of this congregation can communicate with him. Special or emergency situations take precedence over this responsibility. If the pastor is to be away from the area overnight, he shall leave information of how he may be reached with at least one of the deacons.
vii. Shall consult with the Board of Deacons regarding being absent from any of the regular services of the church for purposes such as speaking at special services and conferences elsewhere. Consideration shall be given to him for missionary trips and attendance at conferences or framing sessions that benefit him and the church. If funds are available,
the church may consider assistance in paying for such professional expenses. Any other absences also need to be arranged with the deacons so that the church functions continue properly.