Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor

Idyllwild Bible Church – Idyllwild, California

Are You Called to Lead with Conviction and Care?

Are you a pastor who values theological clarity and relational presence?

Do you believe a church is strengthened not only through faithful teaching, but through steady shepherding and wise leadership?

Are you looking to serve a congregation that takes Scripture seriously and desires long-term pastoral stability?

Idyllwild Bible Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care to a healthy, Bible-centered congregation in a Southern California mountain community.

Who We Are

Idyllwild Bible Church is a conservative, non-denominational church committed to:

●     The authority and sufficiency of Scripture

●     Careful, verse-by-verse biblical teaching

●     Elder-led governance

●     The spiritual growth and maturity of believers

We are a multi-generational congregation of approximately 130 people across two Sunday services. Our church family values thoughtful teaching, doctrinal clarity, and meaningful relationships.

Our leadership includes active elders and an Associate Pastor who faithfully serves the body. We are stable, unified, and ready for pastoral leadership that aligns with our convictions and culture.

The Role

The Lead Pastor will serve as:

Spiritual Leader

Provide overall spiritual direction and leadership in collaboration with the elders.

Primary Teaching Pastor

Deliver consistent, biblically faithful preaching that reflects our commitment to expositional teaching.

Shepherd

Offer pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and relational leadership within a close-knit church body.

Team Leader

Work alongside and oversee staff, fostering unity, clarity, and healthy ministry rhythms.

This is a full-time, on-site role where engaged, visible leadership within the life of the church is essential.

Who Will Thrive Here

You may be a strong fit if:

●     You are deeply grounded in Scripture and committed to faithful biblical teaching

●     You hold dispensational convictions and conservative evangelical theology

●     You have experience shepherding and leading a congregation

●     You value both doctrinal clarity and relational presence

●     You lead with humility, steadiness, and emotional maturity

Formal theological training (MDiv or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

We are seeking a pastor who believes long-term faithfulness, careful teaching, and steady leadership build healthy churches.

Compensation

Salary range: $80,000–$90,000

IBC is a church that is all about real people, bringing real glory to a real God who is great and awesome! IBC is not about religion or being religious. We are people just like you, with experiences and backgrounds just like yours. We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and the person you run into at the post office. No matter where life’s journey has taken you, or where you are on that road, you will discover that IBC is a place where your own faith journey can find meaning and purpose.

About Idyllwild

Idyllwild is a mountain community in the San Jacinto range of Southern California. Known for its natural beauty and artistic culture, it offers a distinctive environment for both life and ministry.

This is a setting where relationships are visible and pastoral leadership carries meaningful influence.