The Role: Full Time Senior Pastor who will lead in spiritual direction and hold the responsibility as Head of Staff for our church. This individual will continue to develop Christian leadership and drive spiritual growth within our church community.
Educational Requirement: Candidates should have completed a Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary in Biblical or Theological studies.
Ordination Requirement: Candidates must hold their ordination in ECO or be received as an affiliate pastor by the Presbytery of the Harvest. A pdf copy of ECO’s tenets can be found here.
Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership of the Church
- Oversee and enhance the spiritual health and maturity of Lampstand Church.
- Nurture the work of Holy Spirit in the life of the congregation.
- Preach the Word of God through interpretation of scripture and exhortation.
- Plan and coordinate church services with worship and technology teams.
- Lead weekly Bible Study using the Old and New Testament.
- Administer the sacraments.
- Perform confirmations, weddings, and funerals.
- Provide mentorship for spiritual growth of the leadership team.
- Shepherd & counsel God’s people with love, compassion, and spiritual truth.
- Advocate, support, and serve the Lost Bridge Great Banquet.
Administration
- Serve as Head of Staff: providing direction, support, and encouragement to personnel.
- Mentor and support committees within the church and appoint chairpersons.
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention for members of the congregation.
- Oversee hospital, nursing home, and shut-in visitations.
- Be instrumental in outreach to church visitors and community fellowship opportunities.
- Moderate Session and Congregational meetings.
- Support and continue to foster the existing ministries of Lampstand.
- Assist leadership in setting vision which is supported by ministries in the church.
- Steward finances in alignment with established budget.
- Facilitate capital campaigns to address financial needs of the church.
Strengths:
- Fully understand, support, and teach scripture-based doctrine.
- Willing to pray, serve, and provide spiritual leadership to the congregation, staff, and governance of the church community.
- Strong gifting in biblical teaching.
- Supports the study and use of charismatic and spiritual gifts.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Characteristics:
- Strong leadership and leader development.
- Strong biblical teacher with life application focus.
- Energetic, empowering, and people oriented.
- Experience in multi-staff ministry.
To Apply:
Please submit a Statement of Faith, audio/video links to recent sermons or teachings you have done, & references along with your resume to [email protected].
Our Website: https://lampstandpc.org
Link to our Mission Study: https://lampstandpc.org/file/609/Mission%20Study%207.9.24%20.pdf
Prayerful review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.