Job Description

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.

Experience Required
Entry Level

Type
Part-time

Education Required
Bachelor's Degree

Date Posted
1 month ago
Location
Henderson, Texas

Church Size
0-100 people