Lead Pastor

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Highland Springs (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Park Community Church (HPCC) is seeking a lead pastor called by God to shepherd a congregation with a heart for growth and biblical teaching. The pastor will lead weekly worship, oversee ministries for adults and youth, and foster a culture of prayer and community outreach.

The role requires strong preaching, relational leadership, and a commitment to Brethren in Christ faith principles, with a desire to work across bilingual service contexts including La Roca.)

Qualifications

• Must provide Godly, humble leadership.
• Fluent knowledge of the Bible for preaching.
• Experience shepherding families and youth.
• Ability to facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth.
• Willingness to obtain Brethren in Christ pastoral credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Godly, humble leadership to HPCC.
• Preach the Word of God with thorough Bible knowledge.
• Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth within the church.
• Manage adult and youth ministries and programs.
• Promote open, thorough communication within the congregation.
• Support members through visitation and crisis intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Communication

Education

Pastoral credential or willingness to obtain

Job description

About

Highland Park Community Church (HPCC) is a Brethren in Christ Church seeking a lead pastor called by God and committed to preaching God’s Word thru the Bible. HPCC seeks to be the kind of church described in scripture – a church with relevant teaching, heart‑felt worship, and compassion for those in need; a people of constant prayer and genuine love for Jesus and each other. We believe in the importance of involvement in growth. We are committed to providing opportunities for each person to grow spiritually. Bible studies, fellowship groups, and worship are all provided to help you grow closer to Jesus!

Church Overview

Location: 6144 Wright Ave., Dublin, VA 24084. Average Attendance: 50–75. Founded 1974. The church is located in a rural community in Pulaski County, 45 miles south of Roanoke, Virginia off Interstate 81. Nearby colleges include Radford University, 9 miles away, and Virginia Tech, 20 miles away.

Role Description

HPCC is seeking a person of integrity who will seek God’s vision for a congregation wishing to grow its family base. The church has a current weekly attendance of approximately 45 at the Sunday morning service, with the largest portion of the church body being elderly. We are looking for a pastor who can shepherd in younger families and youth. HPCC is an English‑speaking congregation, which also holds Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services with a fellow congregation, La Roca, with Spanish‑speaking families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Godly, humble leadership
• Preach the Word of God with fluent knowledge of the Bible
• Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth
• Manage adult and youth ministries
• Encourage and promote open, thorough communication
• Support church members through visitation and crisis intervention
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Brethren in Christ pastoral credential