Senior Pastor

Senior/Lead Pastor Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior/Lead Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church, responsible for proclaiming the gospel, teaching biblical truth, and shepherding the congregation. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with elders/board, and a heart for discipleship, outreach, and pastoral care. The pastor will guide the church in fulfilling the Great Commission while fostering spiritual growth, unity, and Christ-centered living.

Qualifications

• Holds formal biblical or theological training.

• Meets biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9).

• Demonstrates mature Christian faith, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

• Has proven ability to preach scripture-based sermons with clarity and conviction.

• Can foster unity and trust within the congregation.

• Maintains strong, healthy relationships within family and church community.

• Fully aligns with the church’s constitution, by-laws, and doctrinal beliefs.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership Vision

• Provide spiritual leadership and vision, working collaboratively with elders/board.

• Equip and mentor church leaders, fostering discipleship and spiritual growth.

• Guide the congregation toward biblical maturity and mission-focused engagement.

• Establish strategic direction for church growth and impact.

Preaching Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons that apply Scripture to daily life.

• Lead Sunday worship services with Christ-centered preaching.

• Oversee and delegate Bible study and discipleship programs.

• Ensure preaching aligns with the church’s mission of making disciples.

Pastoral Care

• Provide biblical counsel to church members in need.

• Offer spiritual guidance, encouragement, and relational support.

• Conduct funerals, weddings, baptisms, and communion.

• Visit hospitals and congregants in need of care.

• Foster a culture of prayer, hospitality, and relational shepherding.

Church Management

• Oversee ministry programs.

• Work with elders and church board to guide ministry programs and church direction.

• Promote sustainable ministry programs that engage the congregation’s gifts and talents.

Community Engagement

• Actively participate in local outreach, missions, and engagement with schools/organizations.

• Foster relationships focused on disciple-making and evangelism.

• Position the church as a hub for community growth and service.

Employment Details

• Can be Full-time or Part-time (Bi-vocational) depending on church needs.

• Salaried position with opportunity for growth into full-time ministry.

• Reports to Elders Board.

About the Church

The congregation is welcoming and committed to biblical teaching and community outreach. Worship services blend contemporary and traditional hymns, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere.