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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Pastor who is spiritually mature with a strong and active personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. A Pastor who serves with humility and grace and possesses an ability to lead us towards fulfilling our mission of building a community that seeks to KNOW, LOVE and FOLLOW Jesus and to SHARE Him with others. We desire a leader who is a gifted preacher and teacher of the Word and that can work in close collaboration with our staff, Session and congregation to bring more followers to Jesus. Finally, a forward-looking Pastor that while respecting our history, will guide us onward towards a vibrant and flourishing future as a church body and within our surrounding community.

Desired Biblical Qualities

• Demonstrates a deep and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Leads with a servant heart and addresses conflicts biblically, fostering a collaborative culture to unite the congregation and staff toward our mission.
• Preaches inspiring and challenging messages.
• Teaches and encourages the congregation to a more mature Christian Walk.
• Prioritizes evangelism in the local community and with mission partners.
• Builds personal and genuine connections with others.
• Provides enthusiastic and collaborative leadership.
• Inspires generous stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary preaching minister, planning and coordinating worship content, style, and schedule with staff and lay leaders.
• Leads the church staff – supervising, training, and encouraging them in their roles and spiritual growth.
• Moderates the Session and partners with them in governing the church. Acts as an ex-officio member of the Nominating, Finance, and HR Teams.
• Oversees the spiritual care and discipleship of the congregation, encouraging growth in Christ.
• Drives evangelism and outreach, partnering with the Associate Pastor of Outreach and In Reach to support our local and global mission efforts.
• Balances ministry, family life, and personal spiritual development.
• Provides overall administrative leadership in church ministries, programs, finances, and facilities, collaborating with the Session Teams and staff.
• Leads stewardship efforts, ensuring the responsible use of church resources in line with mission and values.
• Participates actively in the presbytery, ECO committees, and related organizations.

Position Requirements

• Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited seminary in the Reformed tradition.
• At least 5 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor or Associate Pastor with significant preaching responsibilities.
• Experience as the primary preaching minister preferred.
• Previous large staff managerial experience preferred.
• Aligns with and adheres to the Essential Tenets of ECO.
• Ordained or willing to be ordained in ECO.

Compensation

• Competitive salary.
• Housing allowance (including potential financial support for home purchase).
• Auto allowance.
• Pension: Employer contribution of effective salary to 403B.
• Health insurance including vision and dental.
• Life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Social Security offset.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of study leave.
• Continuing education and miscellaneous expenses allowance.
• Relocation assistance available.