Full-Time Rural Senior Pastor - Parsonage Provided

Ozark Christian College; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage with utilities

Job summary

Queen City Christian Church in Queen City, MO, seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation. Responsibilities include preaching, teaching Scripture, providing pastoral care, and strengthening community presence.

The pastor will equip members for ministry and lead by example in a shared-ministry model. The role requires relational, compassionate leadership, a heart for evangelism, and a commitment to ongoing growth with a church board-driven compensation package and a

Qualifications

• Be ordained, licensed, or otherwise legally authorized to perform marriages in Missouri.
• Demonstrate mature Christian faith and commitment to Scripture.
• Be approachable, compassionate and relational.
• Relate well to older adults and connect with families and children.
• Demonstrate ability to lead while empowering others to serve.
• Work cooperatively with church leadership, volunteers, and congregation.
• Communicate effectively and pursue ongoing growth.
• Understand biblical history, culture, literary context, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver biblically grounded sermons each week.
• Lead a Sunday School class or Bible study as needed and provide pastoral care.
• Offer counseling and spiritual support during life events.
• Conduct funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other pastoral services.
• Build meaningful relationships within the congregation and community.
• Encourage fellowship, meals, and opportunities for connection.
• Participate in evangelism, outreach, and community events.
• Promote church growth by welcoming attendees and visitors.
• Support children's ministry and develop youth/ministry programs.
• Collaborate with elders, church board, worship team, and volunteers.
• Attend church board meetings and provide monthly written reports.
• Participate in worship planning and church operations.

Skills

Pastoral care

Public speaking

Team empowerment

Relational leadership

Evangelism/Outreach

Community involvement

Leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Education

Bible college degree not required

Seminary degree not required

Job description

Queen City Christian Church in Queen City, MO, seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation. Responsibilities include preaching, teaching Scripture, providing pastoral care, and strengthening community presence.

The pastor will equip members for ministry and lead by example in a shared-ministry model. The role requires relational, compassionate leadership, a heart for evangelism, and a commitment to ongoing growth with a church board-driven compensation package and a