Full-Time Lead Pastor & Church Planting Architect

ValleyLight Church; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ValleyLight Church in West Valley City, Utah is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who will preach, shepherd, and build toward a healthy, multiplying church.

This church-plant context requires a missionary-minded leader with a heart for vision casting, partner development, and a long-term commitment to West Valley City or Magna, serving a diverse community in one of Utah's growing mission fields.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of vocational ministry experience preferred.
• Church planting experience is a strong plus, not required.
• No formal education requirement; ministry fruit and character carry weight.
• Alignment with Southern Baptist doctrine and practice.
• Proven track record of discipling people and building teams.
• Willing to live in West Valley City or Magna.

Responsibilities

• Preach, shepherd, and build to mature the church.
• Provide clear biblical leadership and disciple new believers.
• Develop leaders and future elders; strengthen systems.
• Lead partnership development and vision casting.
• Inherit existing partner relationships and grow support.

Skills

Church planting

Ministry leadership

Discipling teams

Vision casting

Partner development

Education

No formal education requirement

Job description

ValleyLight Church in West Valley City, Utah is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who will preach, shepherd, and build toward a healthy, multiplying church.

This church-plant context requires a missionary-minded leader with a heart for vision casting, partner development, and a long-term commitment to West Valley City or Magna, serving a diverse community in one of Utah's growing mission fields.