Dual-Congregation Pastor | Traditional Worship & Growth

Lancaster Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Compensation: $101,155

Job summary

Lancaster Search seeks a pastor for California & Salem Congregations in rural Missouri. The pastor will shepherd two congregations, preaching biblical sermons, performing baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and guiding youth and families through spiritual growth.

The role emphasizes relational leadership, humility, and a commitment to God’s Word within a traditional liturgical context. Experience and seminary training are valued but openness to other training is noted.

Qualifications

• Strong personal faith and commitment to Christ.
• Experience in preaching and pastoral ministry preferred.
• Seminary Degree preferred.
• Open to considering other Pastoral or Biblical Training.
• Approachable, relational, and community-minded.

Responsibilities

• Preaches biblically grounded sermons and leads worship.
• Provides ministerial service to the sick and homebound.
• Performs infant baptism; conducts weddings and funerals.
• Leads youth and families; builds authentic cross-generational relationships.
• Provides and leads confirmation studies for 8th graders.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral ministry

Youth outreach

Community minded

Lectionary openness

Education

Seminary Degree preferred

Job description

Lancaster Search seeks a pastor for California & Salem Congregations in rural Missouri. The pastor will shepherd two congregations, preaching biblical sermons, performing baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and guiding youth and families through spiritual growth.

The role emphasizes relational leadership, humility, and a commitment to God’s Word within a traditional liturgical context. Experience and seminary training are valued but openness to other training is noted.