Job Board

Job Description

The Lead Pastor will

• work closely with the other Elders in leading, feeding, serving, and guarding the church family;
• “equip the saints for the work of the ministry” (Eph. 4:12), making disciples who make disciples where they live, play, and work;
• care for the congregation alongside the Elders;
• lead and supervise the paid staff;
• communicate clearly and regularly through a vital preaching and teaching ministry using various media;
• develop relationships and seek partnerships with local leaders and ministries, with a heart for the community; and
• along with the Elders, have a primary role in articulating and protecting the church’s vision, which is carried out through the church’s various ministries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meet the elder requirements stated in 1Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Be in agreement with Church’s Theological Statement (https://www.christourredeemer.com/our-beliefs/) and its Constitution and Bylaws and Vision Statement (https://www.christourredeemer.com/about-us/vision/)
• Proven excellence in Biblical preaching and teaching
• Clear giftings in visioning, communicating, motivating and equipping the church family for incarnational ministry
• 3 years of pastoral ministry experience or 5 years of equivalent ministry experience
• Bachelor’s degree and graduate level theological education
• Experience leading and managing staff and/or volunteers

Preferred Qualifications

• MDiv or equivalent degree
• Experience cultivating relationships with other leaders and ministries in the community
• Passion for community and global outreach and ministry
• Experience leveraging digital technologies to expand and deepen ministry outreach