Full‑Time Senior Pastor: Growth, Teaching & Care

Covenant Seminary; Millstadt (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Job summary

Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt, Illinois seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd the congregation under retirement of the long-serving pastor. The role blends spiritual leadership, teaching, pastoral care, and organizational leadership to grow the church in membership and vitality.

The ideal candidate has a calling to shepherd all ages, from children to elders, with a balanced ministry, community engagement, and faithful biblical teaching in a traditional church setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pastoral ministry experience preferred.
• Background check (criminal and credit history) required.
• Undergrad degree required; Seminary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preach, lead in worship, and provide a teaching ministry for spiritual growth.
• _officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmation, and communion services.
• Coordinate staff activities as staff administrator.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Teaching ministry

Worship leadership

Pastoral care

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Seminary preferred

Job description

Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt, Illinois seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd the congregation under retirement of the long-serving pastor. The role blends spiritual leadership, teaching, pastoral care, and organizational leadership to grow the church in membership and vitality.

The ideal candidate has a calling to shepherd all ages, from children to elders, with a balanced ministry, community engagement, and faithful biblical teaching in a traditional church setting.