Jordan Creek Church – Lead Pastor

Ministry Boost; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Creek Church in Solon, Iowa, seeks a Lead Pastor to provide compelling biblical teaching and strong organizational leadership as the church enters an exciting new season. The pastor will work with the elders, lead and develop staff, and help bring clarity, unity, and vision to the ministry.

The ideal candidate is a humble, relational leader who can teach Scripture with conviction, empower others, and lead with strength and grace within a growing community.

Responsibilities

• Preach and Teach Scripture: primary Bible teacher delivering expository messages that apply God’s Word.
• Provide Spiritual and Organizational Leadership: establish vision, direction, and ministry priorities with elders.
• Lead and Develop the Staff: coach, mentor, and support the staff team to thrive in ministry.
• Lead Through a Plurality of Elders: collaborate with the elder team.
• Develop and Empower Leaders: identify, equip, and release capable leaders, fostering shared ministry.

Job description

Jordan Creek Church is searching for a Lead Pastor who can provide spiritual leadership, compelling biblical teaching, and strong organizational leadership as the church enters an exciting new season. This leader will work alongside a committed team of elders while leading and developing the staff, helping bring clarity, unity, and vision to the ministry of the church. The ideal candidate will be a humble and emotionally available leader of leaders - someone who can teach Scripture with conviction, ask great questions, empower others, and lead with both strength and grace. This is an opportunity for a tenacious, relational leader to help shape the next chapter of a growing church in a thriving community.

Key Responsibilities

• Preach and Teach Scripture: Serve as a primary Bible teacher, delivering compelling, expository messages that help people understand and apply God's Word.
• Provide Spiritual and Organizational Leadership: Help establish vision, direction, and ministry priorities while guiding Jordan Creek into its next season.
• Lead and Develop the Staff: Provide clear leadership, coaching, accountability, and support to the staff team, helping leaders thrive in their areas of ministry.
• Lead Through a Plurality of Elders: Work collaboratively with the elder team, contributing strong leadership while honoring Jordan Creek's commitment to shared spiritual oversight.
• Develop and Empower Leaders: Identify, equip, and release capable leaders, building a culture where ministry is shared and multiplied.
• Be Emotionally Available: Lead with genuine presence, accessibility, and relational awareness, choosing to be among people rather than above them.
• Strengthen Discipleship and Community: Help deepen pathways for spiritual growth, meaningful relationships, and engagement in the life of the church.
• Engage the Solon Community: Live within and become an active part of the community, understanding its culture and helping Jordan Creek contextualize the gospel effectively.

About Jordan Creek Church

Jordan Creek Church is a non-denominational Bible church located in Solon, Iowa, a growing community positioned between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Founded by seven families approximately ten years ago, Jordan Creek began with a strong emphasis on missional community and has grown to approximately 200-250 people in weekly attendance. The church has developed particularly strong ministries to children and students, an engaged volunteer culture, and a commitment to biblical teaching and authentic relationships. Jordan Creek is entering a significant season of opportunity. The church owns land and is currently constructing a new facility, while the surrounding Solon community continues to experience considerable growth. Jordan Creek is led through a plurality of elders and intentionally values shared leadership rather than building the ministry around a single personality. The culture is relational, humble, and authentic - leaders are expected to be among people rather than above them, to earn influence through trust, and to lead other capable leaders without relying on positional authority. Located in an educated, successful, and highly engaged community, Jordan Creek has a unique opportunity to reach families throughout the rapidly growing corridor between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The church is looking toward the future with momentum, a strong volunteer base, healthy ministries to the next generation, and a desire to continue developing deeper discipleship and community throughout the church.