Senior Pastor

Pastoral Leadership Qualifications and Responsibilities

Scripture-centered Ministry

• Well-versed in Scripture and dedicated to regular personal Bible study

• Believes in the divine authority of Scripture and the free gift of salvation to all who believe

• Devoted to help disciple the church toward greater spiritual maturity through Bible teaching and preaching

Prayer and Worship

• Believes in the power of prayer and maintains a consistent prayer life--personally and with the congregation

• Ensures that all services are Christ-centered (church services, prayer services, weddings, funerals, and the two church ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper)

Pastor’s Heart

• Has a shepherd’s heart; devoted to love, serve and protect the congregation with all transparency

• Creates a welcoming atmosphere within the church family, prioritizes hospitality and leads by example

• Demonstrates initiative, compassion, friendliness and humility; lending spiritual support, prayer and encouragement during times of sickness, bereavement and challenge

Skilled Communicator

• Effectively communicates biblical principles with practical application for daily living

• Skilled in communicating with people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs

• Leads with love, humility, kindness, compassion, discernment and truth

Mission-minded Leadership

• Leads the congregation to help meet the needs of others by demonstrating God’s love through acts of service

• Has a passion for local and foreign missions and is willing to engage in mission projects and community outreach

Planning and Oversight

• Desires church growth; stays in open dialog with the Board about potential plans and goals for the church

• Provides oversight and encouragement to the Bible teachers within the church

• Maintains cordial, and ethical relationships with our property landlords and other community partners

Administrative Leadership

• Engages with every age group, oversees staff management, supports teaching staff, teams and volunteers

• If requested by the Board, is willing to assist/advise in updating and/or creating church documents

• Strives to keep the church debt-free and free of financial burden, ensuring fiscal responsibility

Location: Collin County area, NE of Dallas, Texas

Denomination: Non-denominational, Bible-believing church

Membership: 80-100 (organized in 2019)

Salary Range: $45,000 - 50,000

Email resume to: bridgepastorsearch@yahoo.com

Summary: We are a small, multi-generational, debt-free church actively seeking a pastor. Our prospective pastor must have a deep faith in Jesus Christ with a personal testimony of his salvation and pastoral calling, and must meet the biblical qualifications of pastor and overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. He must be committed to biblical truth, discipleship, outreach, and must possess strong leadership, communication and pastoral care skills.