Gospel-Centered Lead Pastor & Visionary Shepherd

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Blairsburg Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg, Iowa seeks a Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation, teach the Word with clarity, and cast vision under elder governance aligned with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. The role requires expository preaching, discipleship, and shepherding across generations in a small-town context.

The Lead Pastor will lead in weddings, funerals, visitation, and counseling, equip others for ministry, and collaborate with staff and leaders to strengthen ministry

Qualifications

• Licensed and ordained with The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• Several years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience preferred.
• Strong preaching and communication skills.
• Experience discipling leaders and shepherding through seasons of change.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd and lead the congregation with vision and biblical teaching.
• Provide expository, gospel-centered preaching to all ages.
• Lead in weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and pastoral counseling.
• Equip and empower others for ministry; collaborate with staff and ministry leaders.
• Help strengthen ministry systems while remaining Spirit-led in growth.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Communication skills

Discipling leaders

Relational & interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Generational ministry

Education

Licensed and ordained with The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Job description

Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg, Iowa seeks a Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation, teach the Word with clarity, and cast vision under elder governance aligned with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. The role requires expository preaching, discipleship, and shepherding across generations in a small-town context.

The Lead Pastor will lead in weddings, funerals, visitation, and counseling, equip others for ministry, and collaborate with staff and leaders to strengthen ministry