Ministries

PASTOR

SENIOR PASTOR: Larry Robertson

  Send Email

Senior Pastor — Duties & Responsibilities

Pastor Larry R. Robertson, Sr.

Pastor Larry R. Robertson, Sr. has served as Senior Pastor of Cedar Grove Christian Church since November 2001. Under his leadership, the church has continued its longstanding ministry while moving through important seasons of growth and transition.

Cedar Grove established a building fund in 2007, purchased property at 4601 Sunnybrook Drive in Rowlett, Texas, in 2008, and later transitioned into its current church home.

Pastor Robertson’s ministry emphasizes the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, prayer, spiritual guidance, pastoral care, Christian discipleship, and service to the congregation. He continues to lead Cedar Grove with a focus on faith, biblical teaching, church growth, unity, and strengthening the congregation for future generations.

Duties & Responsibilities

As Senior Pastor, Pastor Robertson serves as the spiritual leader and shepherd of Cedar Grove Christian Church and provides pastoral leadership and guidance to the congregation and its ministries.

His duties and responsibilities include:

  • Preach and teach the Word of God faithfully and provide biblical instruction to the congregation.

  • Provide spiritual leadership, vision, and direction for the church.

  • Lead and encourage the congregation in prayer, worship, Christian discipleship, and service.

  • Provide pastoral counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer, and encouragement to members and families.

  • Minister to members during times of sickness, hospitalization, bereavement, crisis, and other significant life circumstances.

  • Officiate or oversee baptisms, Communion, weddings, funerals, dedications, and other sacred services of the church.

  • Work cooperatively with the Elders, Deacons, Board leadership, officers, ministry leaders, and congregation.

  • Provide spiritual guidance to church ministries and encourage ministry leaders in carrying out the mission of the church.

  • Help develop and encourage future church leaders, ministers, teachers, and servants.

  • Welcome new members and visitors and encourage their spiritual growth and involvement in the life of the church.

  • Encourage evangelism, outreach, missions, and service to the surrounding community.

  • Help promote unity, Christian fellowship, reconciliation, and spiritual maturity throughout the congregation.

  • Provide guidance concerning the spiritual direction and overall welfare of the church.

  • Participate in church business and leadership meetings as appropriate and provide pastoral counsel regarding matters affecting the congregation.

  • Encourage responsible stewardship of the church's spiritual, physical, and financial resources.

  • Remain accessible to members seeking prayer, spiritual guidance, or pastoral support.

  • Lead by example through Christian character, integrity, compassion, humility, faithfulness, and service.

  • Help preserve the history and ministry of Cedar Grove while preparing and strengthening the church for future generations.

Purpose of the Senior Pastor

The Senior Pastor is called to shepherd God's people, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teach God's Word, provide spiritual guidance, and equip the congregation for Christian ministry and service.

Through preaching, teaching, prayer, pastoral care, leadership, and outreach, the Senior Pastor helps Cedar Grove Christian Church remain a place where people can grow in faith, serve God, care for one another, and carry the love of Christ into the community.

Scripture

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”

— II Timothy 4:2