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Community Covenant Church – Eagle River Alaska

Position Description

Position: Lead Pastor

Relationship to Mission:  Leads Community Covenant Church’s mission: To bring Christ’s Hope, Healing, and Wholeness to our community and our world. Provides Christ-centered, servant leadership of the church as the lead teacher/preacher, nurturing intentional discipleship environments, and pastoral care to individuals and families.

Primary Duties:

• Lead the teaching/preaching ministry of the church as the primary teaching voice.
• Provide the overall vision and direction for sermon series planning and execution.
• Provide key leadership and vision for the church as a Leadership Team Member and as a lead participant of the Core Staff Team.
• Plan, execute and oversee intentional discipleship.
• Provide pastoral care for individuals, couples, and families as needed.
• Oversee and manage the budget.
• Provide oversight and care for ministry leaders.
• Lead the church to support and encourage missional outreach and partnerships.

Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements:

• Must have an authentic and growing love for Jesus Christ and for others.
• Demonstrated experience in biblical teaching/preaching.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in building and leading teams.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.
• Administrative, communication and time-management skills.
• Preferred advanced degree in Theology, Divinity, or related field.

Principal Relationships:

• Reports to the Leadership Team and to the congregation.
• Participates as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Primary oversight for the Core Staff Team and Ministry Directors.
• Oversight of the education system within the church.
• Involved with the Alaska Conference Evangelical Covenant Church.
• Meets with the Pastoral Care Committee.

Hours/Types/FLSA Status:  Full-Time/Salary/Exempt