Lead Pastor

 Job Requirements

• PRAYER: Seek and promote prayer as a priority, both personally and in the life of the church.
• TEACHING: Prepare expository and topical sermons through God’s leading, a thorough knowledge of the scriptures and sound doctrine, and makes biblical theology relevant to the churched and un-churched.  Ministering to the congregation from a belief that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God.
• DISCIPLESHIP: Understand and cultivate the spiritual gifts of the congregation, giving opportunities and encouragement for the use of these gifts in worship, evangelism, and the building up of the Body of Christ. 
• SHEPHERDING:  Provide compassion, guidance, and wise counsel in life’s tragedies and triumphs.  Guide the church body to maturity in spiritual growth and godly wisdom as kingdom ambassadors.
• OUTREACH: Teaching and coaching others to engage with the community through missional evangelism.  Build relationships with local church leaders to further God’s Kingdom.
• CHURCH LEADERSHIP: Providing vision and leadership for the congregation and all of its ministries. 
• STAFF LEADERSHIP: Provide ongoing support and spiritual oversight of church staff. Be personally involved in selection and supervision of staff members as needed.

• ADMINISTRATION: Participate in the planning of the church ministries in cooperation with the church management team, Elders, staff, and the church body.  Able to prioritize and effectively delegate responsibilities for the growth of the church and the individual.

Required Qualifications

• Be an ordained minister or willing to seek ordination within the first two years of employment.
• Pastor displays leadership and spiritual maturity as delineated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9.
• Pastor shall be a baptized believer who is firmly committed to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Pastor shall have five or more years’ experience in leadership roles in a church or para-church ministry.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies, pastoral ministries, or similar field of study; Or a degree from a respected evangelical seminary.

Personal Characteristics

• Seeks and promotes prayer as a priority, both personally and in the life of the Church.
• Gifted preacher/teacher.
• Demonstrates a wise and discerning spirit.
• Ministry flows out of a passionate relationship with God.
• Demonstrates compassion and heartfelt love for people with a Christ-like concern for their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Demonstrates mature balance of strength and humility.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for mentoring, discipleship, and helping others develop their gifts.
• Is personable and approachable.
• Seeks to be involved in the community.
• Enjoys being in relationship with church family and is interested in the events of their lives.