Lead Pastor

2|42 Community Church; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

2|42 Community Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to the congregation. The Lead Pastor will be responsible for preaching, teaching God's Word, and developing leaders within the church.

The ideal candidate is a fully committed follower of Jesus with a bachelor's degree in ministry or theology, along with a minimum of four years of preaching experience. This role requires strong communication and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Fully committed follower of Jesus.
• Champion of the church's vision, mission, and values.
• Minimum four years of experience in preaching ministry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary spiritual leader and provide vision and guidance.
• Preach and teach God's Word to the congregation.
• Develop leaders and equip the body for ministry.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Pastoral leadership

Team building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or related field

Graduate theological training

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

The Lead Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader of the church, providing vision, guidance, and shepherding to the congregation in alignment with the principles of the Restoration Movement. The Lead Pastor is responsible for preaching and teaching God’s Word, developing leaders within the church, equipping the body for ministry, and working alongside the elders, staff, and ministry leaders to fulfill the mission of making disciples.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Fully committed follower of Jesus.
• Willing to make Adventure Christian Church your primary church home.
• Champion of vision, mission, and values of Adventure Christian Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or a related field (graduate theological training preferred).
• Self‑motivated with a proven track record.
• Flexible, adaptable, coachable, and teachable.
• Demonstrated ability in biblical preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team environment with the ability to multi‑task.
• Strong relational, communication (both oral and written), and strong organizational skills.
• Strong team building skills and leadership capacity.
• Passion for serving, learning, and leading.
• Exceptional model of personal integrity.
• Minimum four years of experience in preaching ministry with experience overseeing multiple staff.
• Knowledge of appropriate computer skills and procedures.
• 50+ hour/week minimum with seasonal flexibility; willingness to work nights and weekends is required.
• A flexible work schedule Sunday‑Saturday from 8am‑9pm.