PASTOR’S CORNER

Pastor & Elder Team Responsibilities

1) Leadership and Vision

Seek God’s word and God’s will for Living Stones Church.
Discern and communicate vision, direction, and strategy.
Lead, shepherd, and develop the board of Elders, pastoral team, other support staff and ministry teams.
Inspire, influence, and challenge the spiritual well-being of the congregation so that they may glorify God in their public and private lives – both corporately and as individuals.

2) Preach and Teach

Communicate God’s word, speaking to people’s spiritual needs in a language relevant to our church culture and community.
Deliver sermons that are biblically accurate and emotionally inspiring, with a high emphasis on practical application leading to life transformation.

3) Set an Example

Model a life passionate for Jesus Christ and for the work of His church.
Model a heart committed to reaching those far from God and making them disciples.
Model a life that shows consistent spiritual growth.
Meet the requirements for office as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
Embrace Living Stones Core beliefs, Mission, Vision, and Values as outlined in our Leadership manual. (Manual in progress)
Possess a heart for community outreach and evangelism.