Senior Pastor: Expository Teaching & Leadership Impact

THE FELLOWSHIP OF INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCHES; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Five weeks annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Book allowance and conferences

Job summary

Ridgeway Church St Albans seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to lead the eldership, shepherd the congregation and serve as a CIO trustee. The role focuses on faithful preaching, discipling and equipping members, with a vision for gospel growth in St Albans.

The successful candidate will meet biblical qualifications, have 3+ years in local church ministry, and align with FIEC Doctrinal Basis. DBS check and housing are provided; closing date 20 September 2026.

Qualifications

• The Senior Pastor must meet biblical overseer qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9) and live out gospel truth.
• Minimum of 3 years local church ministry experience and proven expository preaching gifts.
• Full assent to FIEC Doctrinal Basis and Ridgeway Church's Doctrinal Distinctives; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: lead Sunday preaching (3 per month) and bi-monthly evening service; oversee mid-week Bible study.
• Prayer & Discipleship: lead prayer gatherings; foster a culture of prayer and one-to-one discipleship.
• Pastoral Care & Leadership: co-lead pastoral care with elders; chair meetings; supervise Church Administrator.
• Ministry Oversight: support and oversee youth, men’s and women’s groups; equip leaders.
• External Gospel Partnership: network with evangelical churches in the local area.

Skills

Character & integrity

Expository preaching

Pastoral leadership

Right to work in UK

Education

Formal evangelical theological training

Job description

Ridgeway Church St Albans seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to lead the eldership, shepherd the congregation and serve as a CIO trustee. The role focuses on faithful preaching, discipling and equipping members, with a vision for gospel growth in St Albans.

The successful candidate will meet biblical qualifications, have 3+ years in local church ministry, and align with FIEC Doctrinal Basis. DBS check and housing are provided; closing date 20 September 2026.