Lead Pastor

The Etna Church is seeking a Christ-centered, Bible-grounded pastor who will joyfully shepherd a congregation experiencing renewed spiritual vitality. The pastor will guide us toward deeper discipleship, gospel-rooted community, and bold witness in the Upper Valley and beyond.

We are praying for a pastor who loves Jesus, loves Scripture, and loves people. We believe God is calling us to grow, not simply in number, but in spiritual hunger, biblical literacy, discipleship, and mission. We are praying for a pastor who shares that vision.

Church Context

The Etna Church is located in the small but vibrant village of Etna, New Hampshire, a historic farming community just minutes from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in the wider Upper Valley region. Founded in 1791, our church has a long history of gospel witness, community presence, and support for global mission.

Today, we are a mostly non-denominational, multi-generational, and biblically grounded church family. Though our history includes Baptist roots, our congregation now includes believers raised in many Christian traditions. We maintain unity around the essential doctrines of the historic Christian faith, as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.

We gather for one worship service each Sunday at 10:00 a.m., with an average weekly attendance of 60–100 worshipers in person and online. We also offer two weekly Bible studies (one on Sunday morning and one on Wednesday morning), which serve as meaningful places for fellowship, prayer, and deeper study of Scripture.

We value worship that is reverent, joyful, and participatory; music that blends traditional hymns and contemporary worship; fellowship that is warm and encouraging; and preaching that is clear, Scripture-rooted, and Christ-exalting.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience and education
Housing: Attractive and recently renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath parsonage (with a 2-car garage), located across the street from the church. All utilities and repairs are paid by the church, including Internet service.
Other Benefits Include: Partial reimbursement of social security and medicare taxes, medical insurance, contributions toward a retirement plan, continuing education reimbursement, paid vacation of 3-4 weeks, and relocation expenses paid.