Lead Pastor

Seattle New Life); Inglewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle New Life Fellowship, located in Inglewood, is looking for a Lead Pastor to guide their congregation through a period of spiritual growth and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive ministry experience and a commitment to fostering a welcoming church culture.

Responsibilities include casting the vision for the church, leading staff and volunteer development, and creating a meaningful ministry focused on serving the community. Applicants should have a Master of Divinity and previous experience in similar contexts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-time ministry experience.
• 3+ years managing paid staff.
• Experience leading a church of similar or greater size.
• Experience in Asian American ministry contexts.
• Commitment to a minimum 5-year tenure.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd the church's next season of spiritual growth.
• Serve as the primary vision-caster and preacher.
• Develop staff and volunteer leaders.
• Foster a healthy church culture.
• Work closely with the Board of Elders.

Skills

Biblical preaching and teaching ability

Emotional and cultural intelligence

Education

Master of Divinity from an accredited institution

Job description

Lead Pastor Role:

Seattle New Life Fellowship is a thriving, predominantly Asian American evangelical congregation in Kirkland, WA, seeking a Lead Pastor to shepherd the church's next season of spiritual growth, discipleship, and mission. The pastor will serve as the primary vision-caster and preacher, develop staff and volunteer leaders, foster a healthy church culture, and work closely with the Board of Elders.

Key Qualifications

• Master of Divinity from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of full-time ministry experience
• 3+ years managing paid staff
• Experience leading a church of similar or greater size
• Experience in Asian American ministry contexts
• Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability
• Emotional and cultural intelligence across diverse, multi-generational settings
• Commitment to a minimum 5-year tenure