Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor – One Hope Church (Gig Harbor, WA)

How to Apply

Please complete the One Hope Church Employment Application, applicant questions, and submit it along with your resume, cover letter, and references to: callteam@ohcgh.com. Please find the full job description, congregational profile, questionnaire, and formal employment application at: https://www.onehopechurchgigharbor.com/new-lead-pastor-position.

About One Hope Church

One Hope Church is a multi-denominational body of believers in Gig Harbor, Washington, united by our hope in Jesus Christ. Rooted in Scripture and devoted to prayer, we are a welcoming and authentic community that seeks to know God personally, grow in faith and fellowship, and show His love in tangible ways. Since our founding in 2011, we have embraced a “mobile church” identity—meeting in a community space, engaging directly in local and global outreach, and valuing authenticity over polish. We are committed to discipleship, missions, and serving our city in such a way that if we were gone, we would truly be missed.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who will provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to our congregation. The pastor will preach and teach the Word of God, administer the sacraments, shepherd the church, and give leadership to our worship, evangelism, outreach, and discipleship ministries in cooperation with the Elders and Action Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership – Preach and teach God’s Word; administer sacraments; plan and lead worship alongside the Worship Music Team; officiate weddings, funerals, and special services.

• Outreach Pastoral Care – Partner with the Outreach and Missions Teams to lead community and global outreach; provide pastoral care; support and encourage Stephen Ministry; equip the church to serve with compassion and creativity.

• Spiritual Growth Discipleship – Equip and inspire members to grow in their faith; support and oversee discipleship across all ages in cooperation with the Children Youth Team; encourage small groups and “life together” ministry.

• Leadership Collaboration – Serve as an equal voting member of the Elder Board; guide Action Teams in alignment with OHC’s mission and vision; embody humility, authenticity, and Christ-centered leadership.

Expectations

• Flexibility to serve during evenings and weekends as needed.

• Maintain regular weekly office hours and community presence.

• Take 1–2 days off weekly for rest, as well as annual vacation and continuing education time (per congregational policies).

Qualifications

• A mature and growing faith in Jesus Christ, marked by humility, integrity and love.

• Deep commitment to Jesus Christ, His Word and to the authority of Scripture.

• Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).

• Proven preaching/teaching gifts with theological depth and practical application.

• Seminary degree (M.Div. or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• A pastoral heart: relational, empathetic, prayerful and faithful in shepherding God’s people.

• A leader who casts vision, empowers others, and thrives in a team-based environment.

• Ability to foster authentic community and equip believers for ministry.

• A servant leader with humility, integrity, and relational strength.

Compensation Benefits

Details available in the Congregational Profile and will be discussed during the call process. Compensation is commensurate to the ELCA guidelines in Washington State.