English Ministry Lead Pastor - Expository Teaching

Westminster Theological Seminary; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Home of Christ Church in Menlo Park seeks a Lead English Ministry Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, Biblical teaching, and pastoral care for the English-speaking congregation. The EM Pastor will lead in study and application of God’s Word, equip members for ministry, and foster a Christ-centered, disciple-making community.

Reporting to the Elder Board, the ideal candidate will have expository preaching experience, at least 5 years pastoral ministry, and an M.Div. or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Expository preaching and Bible-based teaching.
• Pastoral care and ministry to multiple generations.
• Ability to lead across generations and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God’s Word regularly to the English-speaking congregation.
• Provide spiritual leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care.
• Develop and mentor ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Foster a gospel-centered church culture with unity, prayer, and service.
• Support and strengthen ministries across youth, young adults, and adults.
• Lead outreach and evangelism efforts in the local community.
• Collaborate with English and Chinese ministry leaders and pastoral staff.

Skills

Expository preaching

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Cross-cultural collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Job description

Home of Christ Church in Menlo Park seeks a Lead English Ministry Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, Biblical teaching, and pastoral care for the English-speaking congregation. The EM Pastor will lead in study and application of God’s Word, equip members for ministry, and foster a Christ-centered, disciple-making community.

Reporting to the Elder Board, the ideal candidate will have expository preaching experience, at least 5 years pastoral ministry, and an M.Div. or equivalent.