Senior PastorCommunity Bible Chapel

Position Summary

The Senior Pastor is a man who meets the Biblical qualifications of an elder. His primary duties are to preach during worship services, to perform the ordinances regularly, to lead the pastoral staff , and together with the elder board, to shepherd the church in fulfilling its mission and vision. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching
● Serve as the primary preacher
● Preach the Word verse by verse through expositional sermons
● Together with the board of elders, ensure that all church teaching is in alignment with our Statement of Faith

2. Leadership and Vision
● Together with the board of elders, set and/or execute the vision and mission of the church
● Promote and model a lifestyle of personal spiritual growth and integrity
● Communicate and promote the church’s mission and core values
● Assist in raising up leaders from within the congregation
● Together with the board of elders, provide oversight in the biblical ordinances (communion and baptism)

3. Pastoral Care/Biblical Counseling
● Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other ceremonies as needed
● Together with the Board of Elders, visit and care for the sick, elderly and those in need within the church
● Together with the Board of Elders, provide biblical counseling and support (including pre-marriage counseling) for individuals and families within the church

4. Administration
● Identify administrative tasks which need to be done or delegated and work with the Board of Elders to accomplish
● Foster a healthy and collaborative environment among church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers
● Lead/manage compensated church staff

5. Community
● Build relationships with other churches and organizations to promote cooperative ministry efforts

Required Qualifications

● Ongoing growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and a life above reproach that exemplifies 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
● Post-graduate degree, such as a Master of Divinity or similar
● Strong understanding of evangelism and discipleship
● Proven initiative and willingness to grow professionally
● A heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation
● Trained in expository preaching
● Experience in pastoral/preaching ministry with a proven record of church flourishing
● Affirmation of Community Bible Chapel’s mission, vision and statement of faith

Preferred Qualifications

● Married
● Biblical counseling certification
● 2+ years experience serving on a Board of Elders

Compensation

Annual compensation starting range of $50,000 - $72,000, in accordance with prior
education and experience appropriate for full time senior pastor position.

Application Requirements/Process

All interested and qualified persons must submit an initial Candidate Package consisting of the following information:
● A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional, and educational experiences
● Two sermons preached within the past six months. Please provide a link to access sermons (i.e., YouTube, Facebook, church website)
● Provide any additional information you would like to share with the pastoral search committee

Inquiries and Candidate Packages should be sent to Pastoralcommittee2026@gmail.com.

Final candidates will be notified and asked to provide additional information later in the selection process. Final candidates must consent to a full background check including criminal history, a drug screening test, and a credit and financial history review (performed through outside agencies for complete confidentiality).