Position: Full-time Senior Pastor
Church: Hope Church of Pocahontas County
Locations: Pocahontas & Havelock, IA
Website: www.hopechurchia.com/
Statement of Beliefs: www.hopechurchia.com/card/2
About Us: Hope Church is a Jesus loving, community involved, non-denominational church, with a strong Wesleyan background.
Our Mission: At Hope Church, we strive to be the reflection of Jesus’ love and God’s grace by fostering discipleship, relying solely on the Bible as the foundation of truth, and nurturing a Spirit-filled community centered on service, compassion, and the transformative power of faith.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver weekly sermons
- Provide pastoral care, hospital, and visitation ministry
- Represent and engage in the local community
- Lead discipleship classes and bible studies
The ideal candidate will be:
- A pastor who is devoted to studying, teaching, and living out the Word of God
- In alignment with our Statement of Beliefs
- Relational and approachable, with a heart for pastoral care
- Passionate about leading and serving a small-town church
- Able to work collaboratively with church leadership to set vision and strategy
Compensation & Benefits:
- $60K-$80K starting salary commensurate with experience
- Insurance & Retirement: health, life, & IRA
- Parsonage suitable for a family
- Paid time off, professional development support, and pastoral resources
To apply, submit the following:
- Cover letter describing your call, ministry philosophy, and fit with Hope Church’s Statement of Beliefs
- Resume
- Links to recent sermons (audio/video) or sample sermon manuscript
- Three references (including a pastoral/elder reference)
Application materials can be emailed to: calledbygodtohope@gmail.com