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River’s Edge Community Church is an ECO Presbyterian church whose founding pastor is retiring after over 20 years of ministry.

About

We are a close-knit, faith-driven congregation seeking an authentic and visionary individual to pastor our small church into its next season of growth and spiritual impact. Rooted in love for our local community and a heart for global missions, we are praying for a leader who will walk with us in grace, wisdom, and purpose. River’s Edge Community Church (RECC), founded in 2002, is led by the founding and current pastor who is seeking to retire on/around July 2026, with the hope of an overlap with a successor from the call until his retirement. Formed as a missional church, RECC desires to serve our local community and support Christ-centered organizations throughout the world. Since the church’s beginning, we have engaged with our neighbors, and this focus continues to this day. Currently we support local ministries meeting diverse needs, serve in community events, and host community gatherings.
Beyond our community, our heart has long been drawn to international ministries. In 2005 we hired a full-time International Director of Ministries who served our congregation for many years, especially ministering to a vibrant Chinese community in the area. In the past we sent or supported missions abroad. Currently we support ministries such as the Salaam Center – a local ministry to Arabic-speaking immigrants and refugees – and World Vision.

Position Summary:
The Pastor will provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and visionary direction for our church. This individual should be outgoing, compassionate, and mission-minded—someone who can inspire our congregation and promote church growth while contributing to Session decisions with thoughtful recommendations for the well-being of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preach and teach the Word of God with clarity, relevance, and faithfulness.
• Lead with vision, guiding the church toward spiritual growth and community impact.
• Cultivate a church culture rooted in love, care, and mutual support.
• Provide pastoral care, including counseling, visitation, and prayer support.
• Develop and support missions efforts—both locally and globally.
• Equip and empower church members to serve in ministry roles.
• Collaborate with church leadership in decision-making and long-term planning.

Desired Qualifications:

• A deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and empathetic.
• A heart for outreach and missions—local and global.
• Proven leadership skills with a willingness to make tough decisions when necessary.
• Ability to inspire and cast vision for the future of the church.
• Master of Divinity or Master of Theology strongly desired (or in progress).
• Pastoral and ministry leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Ordained in the ECO denomination or willingness to do so and receive, adopt, and be bound by the Essential Tenets of ECO.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is outgoing and connects well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Leads with humility, wisdom, and integrity.
• Listens well and makes people feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Balances compassion with courage in leadership decisions.
• Is passionate about seeing the Gospel transform lives in our neighborhood and around the world

Please view our full job description here.