Head Pastor | Cedar Run Community Church

Liberty Heights Church; Cedar Run (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage provided

Job summary

Cedar Run Community Church in the Pine Creek Valley of central Pennsylvania seeks a Head Pastor to provide biblical, pastoral, and relational leadership to its independent Baptist congregation of about 125 people. The rural setting has sustained a faithful Christian presence for more than 175 years.

The ideal candidate will preach God’s Word faithfully, shepherd the flock through prayer and care, mentor leaders, and collaborate with lay leadership while guiding evangelism and practical service

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Scripture, prayer, and Christ-centered ministry.
• Builds genuine relationships and cares for people.
• Effective communicator with wisdom in relationships and conflict.
• Equips and encourages others rather than carrying ministry alone.
• Understands small-community life and its opportunities and challenges.
• Patient, versatile, organized, and able to lead with limited staff and resources.
• Missional perspective and desire to connect with the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God’s Word with biblical faithfulness, keeping Scripture and the gospel central to worship and discipleship.
• Shepherd the congregation relationally through prayer, visitation, encouragement, biblical counsel, and pastoral care.
• Develop and disciple people by mentoring members, identifying leaders, equipping volunteers, and encouraging gifts in ministry.
• Lead collaboratively with elected lay leaders and the congregation, providing spiritual guidance.
• Strengthen the church’s mission by encouraging evangelism, missions, fellowship, and practical service.
• Provide steady leadership with organization, communication, and resourcefulness in a lean ministry environment.

Job description

Cedar Run Community Church is seeking a Head Pastor to provide biblical, pastoral, and relational leadership to its close-knit, independent Baptist congregation of approximately 125 people. Located in the beautiful Pine Creek Valley of central Pennsylvania, Cedar Run has maintained a faithful Christian presence in this rural community for more than 175 years.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Preach and teach God’s Word with biblical faithfulness, keeping Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ central to worship and discipleship.
• Shepherd the congregation relationally through prayer, visitation, encouragement, biblical counsel, and pastoral care during both joyful and difficult seasons of life.
• Develop and disciple people by mentoring members, identifying emerging leaders, equipping volunteers, and encouraging members to use their gifts in ministry.
• Lead collaboratively with elected lay leaders and the congregation, respecting Cedar Run’s congregational form of governance while providing spiritual and pastoral guidance.
• Strengthen the church’s mission by encouraging evangelism, missions, Christian fellowship, and practical service throughout the Pine Creek Valley and surrounding communities.
• Provide steady leadership for a small church, bringing organization, communication, resourcefulness, and a willingness to work alongside volunteers in a lean ministry environment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Scripture, prayer, and Christ-centered ministry.
• Builds genuine relationships and enjoys knowing and caring for people.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates wisdom in relationships and conflict.
• Equips and encourages others rather than carrying ministry alone.
• Understands and embraces the opportunities and challenges of small-community life.
• Is patient, versatile, organized, and able to lead effectively with limited staff and resources.
• Brings a missional perspective and a desire to become meaningfully connected to the surrounding community.

COMPENSATION

Annual Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 and a small additional budget is available for continuing education and conferences. Additionally, a parsonage is provided (2,300 sq.ft. home w/ 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, including utilities, snow removal, lawn mowing, phone, internet, etc.).

Cedar Run Community Church is seeking a pastor who will faithfully serve Christ through biblical preaching, relational shepherding, discipleship, and shared ministry while becoming a meaningful part of the congregation and the Pine Creek Valley community.