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Job Description

Senior Pastor Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church and is responsible for spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and overall administration, in accordance with Community Bible Church By-laws.

The Senior Pastor’s overall responsibility, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is to lead members and attenders to a closer and deeper relationship with God, and as such, this role requires a deep commitment to faith, effectively preaching the word of God, strong leadership, and a passion for guiding the congregation in spiritual growth.

We are looking for a candidate who conforms to the qualifications established in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9,
and 1 Peter 5:1-4.

The following are key responsibilities that Community Bible Church is seeking in a Senior Pastor:

Spiritual Leadership:

• Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, expository preaching of Bible-based sermons each week, on Sundays and other days as required.

o Lead regular teaching opportunities such as Bible studies and classes.

o Ensure doctrinal integrity in all church teaching and content.

• Collaborate with ministerial staff and worship teams to coordinate a cohesive and
  spiritually meaningful weekly worship service.
• Prepare Bible studies and teachings that are biblically sound (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and relevant to our congregation.
• Develop, execute, and communicate the church’s mission and vision by aligning
  ministerial activities with the church’s overall goals for spiritual and physical growth.

Pastoral Care:

• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to congregation members, in collaboration
  with ministerial staff and lay leadership.
• Actively participate in visitation to members in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences. Offer support and prayer during these visits to provide comfort and spiritual care.
• Assist those in need of special counseling outside of his own ability, making sure they will be lovingly provided for.
• Officiate significant church events, weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
• Promote and foster a sense of community within the congregation and encourage
  outreach efforts to the wider community.
• Address difficult issues and conflict in a timely manner, taking the risks necessary to
  provide healing through healthy church relationship and communication.
  Administrative Duties
• Oversee and coordinate ministerial staff, including pastors and associate pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff.
• Meet with the church diaconate and lay leadership regularly.
• Regularly attend staff and committee meetings.
• Collaborate with lay leadership to manage church budget and financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with Church policies and procedures.
• Moderate Church Business Meetings and the Elders/Church Board.
• Mentor both the Elders and others toward the gospel ministry.

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, preferably a Master of Divinity, from an accredited evangelical
  seminary.
• Five or more years of experience in pastoral ministry in a role that involved preaching and supervision of staff.
• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a consistent spiritual walk.
• Meets the biblical qualifications for Elders (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9).
• Willing to participate in educational and enrichment opportunities.
• Citizen of the United States.

Position Information:
• Job Title: Senior Pastor

• Time Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
• Salary: Senior Pastor Compensation for the year 2026-2027: $78 – $93K plus Benefits (Health Insurance supplemented, Paid Time off, Retirement Savings)
• Organization Type: Church
• Denomination: N/A
• Worship Style: Traditional
• Church Size: 100-200