Lead Pastor

New Harmony Church is a Gospel-centered congregation in Salem, Missouri, that gathers each week to worship passionately, grow deeply, and serve gladly. Rooted in the conviction that God's Word is living and active, we prioritize chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse preaching and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Our mission is to be disciples making disciples, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus together as family, to God’s glory.

Situated in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, New Harmony is a church that values both rootedness and renewal. We love our community and are committed to the long, faithful work of shepherding people through every season of life. As we look to the future, we are seeking to build on a strong foundation—a congregation marked by warmth, a hunger for God's Word, and a desire to see the Spirit move in ways that produce real transformation. We invite those exploring ministry with us to join a body that takes the Great Commission seriously and longs to walk by the Spirit.

Purpose

The Lead Pastor (Senior Pastor) serves as the first among equals shepherd, preacher, teacher, and spiritual leader of New Harmony Church. This position exists to glorify God by leading the church in fulfilling its mission through faithful exposition of Scripture(Bible), disciple-making, evangelism, worship, and servant leadership in accordance with the church Constitution and Bylaws.

Mission Alignment

Lead with the Elders the congregation consistent with New Harmony Church's mission, values, and doctrinal statement.

Reports To

Board of Elders; accountable to the Plurality of Elders as provided in the Constitution and Bylaws.

Unique Responsibilities

In addition to the shared Elder responsibilities, the Lead Pastor is responsible to:

• Faithfully preach and teach the Bible as the primary preaching Elder while ensuring other Elders have opportunities to preach according to their giftedness.
• Serve as a Staff Elder and first among equals, working collaboratively with the plurality of Elders. 
• Lead all Elder, Staff, and Church meetings, set agendas, and ensure transparency among Elders, Deacons, and the Congregation.
• Act as the voice of the Elder body to the church: casting vision, leading business and family meetings, communicating plans, and calling the church to prayer and fasting.
• Shepherd and administrate the church staff.

Qualifications

Demonstrates biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9), agreement with church doctrine, ordained or ordainable by a Southern Baptist church. A biblical degree from an accredited evangelical seminary or at least five years of pastoral leadership is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Biblical in-depth preaching, counseling, leadership development, conflict resolution, administration, communication, strategic planning, financial stewardship, and team leadership.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate publicly for extended periods; frequently stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; travel locally; work evenings and weekends; perform pastoral visitation in homes, hospitals, and community settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals, where consistent with the essential ministerial functions of the position.

Performance Expectations

Maintain exemplary Christian character, support church doctrine, develop leaders, grow disciples, provide annual ministry goals, maintain confidentiality, and participate in continuing education.

Ministerial Exception

This position is a ministerial position whose primary duties are spiritual leadership and religious instruction. Employment decisions are made consistent with applicable law governing religious organizations.

More Information

For a list of additional and shared Elder responsibilities see our bylaws summary. For that list and more information please visit: https://nharmony.org/search

At New Harmony we love and treasure the Word of God. We place a high value on faithful teaching and preaching. The Word of God is a strong and firm foundation, and we do our best to ensure that everything we do is built upon it. We worship with joy and gladness. Our gatherings always include singing to the Lord and we do so with passion. Enter his gates with thanksgiving in your heart and his courts with praise. When we gather, we do our best to offer praise that is worthy of his name. New Harmony is active locally, regionally, and internationally in the spread of the Gospel and serving those in need. We believe every believer is a minister and has been called to go forth, serving needs and sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ.