Lead Pastor

Role: The Lead Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of Grace Church, equipping the congregation to live as distinctive followers of Jesus. This includes guiding spiritual formation, encouraging missional living, and fostering meaningful worship practices under Christ’s leadership.

Responsibilities: The Lead Pastor will guide Grace Church through spiritual leadership, strategic vision, and compassionate pastoral care, working closely with the Elders to communicate and carry out the church’s mission. This role includes leading and developing staff and volunteers, overseeing church operations, and nurturing a healthy ministry environment. The pastor will also invest in the Grace family by mentoring ministry leaders, preaching biblically grounded sermons, shepherding the congregation, and partnering in meaningful worship. With a heart for discipleship, the Lead Pastor will help cultivate spiritual growth through small groups, Bible studies, and the faithful celebration of key life and faith moments.

Qualifications: We are seeking a Lead Pastor who models healthy spiritual self-care, brings visionary leadership, and teaches God’s Word with clarity and biblical depth. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and empathetic shepherd with strong relational and discipleship skills, able to communicate effectively across diverse settings. We warmly welcome applicants with broad ministry experience and a Master of Divinity or equivalent, who desire to serve and lead with wisdom, humility, and grace.

How to Apply

If, as you read the Opportunity Profile (found at the website below), you sense that the gifts and experiences God has nurtured in you align with the mission and vision of Grace Church, we invite you to begin the application process by clicking on the link below. Please know that all candidate information and conversations will be handled with confidentiality.

View Candidate Profile Page: https://gracefayette.org/candidate

Grace Church is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and experience a genuinely warm welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory.

We see ourselves as part of the special mosaic of churches in Fayette County, GA. Our desire is to play a meaningful role in what God is doing and to live in this world with compassion, courage, generosity, and faith.