Senior Pastor

About the position

Responsibilities

  • Encourage and equip lay ministry teams and congregation members to fulfill the church's goals and vision.
  • Preach, teach, and shepherd the congregation through weekly services and other opportunities.
  • Oversee and collaborate with staff and volunteer teams to facilitate weekly worship services and other church ministries.
  • Ensure effective use of resources and alignment with the church's vision and mission.
  • Oversee and meet with ministry teams for the purposes of managing funds and the church budget.
  • Lead and develop ministerial staff, deacons, and team leaders to achieve their goals and objectives.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth.
  • Provide shepherding needs to the church body, including counseling, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties.
  • Ensure compliance with church bylaws and denominational organizations.

Requirements

  • Testimony of a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a vibrant relationship with Him.
  • Faithful commitment to Biblical principles and Scriptural qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-8).
  • Passion for engaging and discipling people in the local community and beyond.
  • Ability to discern and deliver Biblical truth in a culturally relevant way.
  • Dynamic communication and leadership skills to cast vision and shape church culture.
  • Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of pastoral leadership experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience leading a team of employees within a ministry setting.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a contemporary worship style setting.
  • Familiarity with church governance and compliance issues.
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