Pastor

Our church is committed to a biblical model of leadership with a plurality of elders, rather than a church led by one single pastor/staff member.  Our desire for this role for a full time pastor is one that will work alongside our existing elders to oversee the church's spiritual and operational needs.  Unlike the other elders/pastors who balance church responsibilities with other vocations, this role is a paid full time position dedicated to the day-to-day work of the church.

Key Responsibilities:

• Biblical Teaching -- the full time pastor will lead the teaching team and:
  • Ensure that the structure and function align with the church's needs.
  • Develop a sustainable teaching schedule and cultivate others to teach.
  • Assure that God's Word is taught clearly and prayerfully, relying upon the Holy Spirit to bring attention and honor to Christ.
• Shepherding -- our goal is for all of our people to be well cared for and connected.  A major part of the role of the full time pastor will be to shepherd our church body by:
  • Equipping elders, deacons and small group leaders in maintaining meaningful connections with our church body, ensuring we understand and respond to their spiritual and practical needs.
  • Visiting with church members to get to know them and to care for them.
  • Making hospital visits or coordinating with another elder or deacon to visit when needed.
  • Providing Christian counseling when needed.
• Administrative and Operational Support -- our goal is for the life of the church and its work to be well planned and organized, effective teams built for its ministries and day-to-day needs be met.  The full time pastor will assist with key administrative tasks to ensure the church operates smoothly.  These include:
  • Membership Process:
    • Oversee the membership process, ensuring classes are taught as needed (either by teaching or coordinating others).
    • Develop systems to engage new members in discipleship and church life.
  • Deacon Engagement:
    • Ensure that the deacons are effectively serving the church body within their giftings.
  • Oversee Church Communication:
    • Work with assigned individuals/teams within the church to ensure newsletters, announcements, social media and stage communications are handled effectively.
    • Strengthen communication between staff, elders, deacons and the church body.