Lead Pastor

Pleasant Chapel Community Church); Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Chapel Community Church in Roanoke, IN is seeking a dedicated Lead Pastor to guide our small rural congregation with biblical teaching, pastoral care, and visionary leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong faith, pastoral experience, and a heart for discipleship, evangelism, and community outreach, aligning with our mission and bylaws as we grow in Christ together.

Qualifications

• Requires a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to church doctrine.
• Formal education in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministry is required.
• Pastoral or Christian Ministry experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preaching/Teaching/Worship: provide applicable preaching of God’s word.
• Plan cohesive worship services including music, liturgy, Bible reading, and prayer.
• Administer sacraments during church services and lead spiritual formation.
• Provide pastoral care for the sick, elderly, and suffering in partnership with others.
• Be accessible to members and visitors through office, appointments, and visitations.
• Conduct funerals, premarital counseling, weddings, and baptisms with team support.
• Offer prayer, comfort, and counseling during crises.
• Articulate and promote the church vision and mission to congregation and community.
• Support ministry teams with guidance and insight.
• Encourage church-wide fellowship and use of gifts to serve.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Education

Biblical Studies/Christian Ministry

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Pastor | Location: Pleasant Chapel Community Church, Roanoke, IN | Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 pending experience | Job Type: Full Time

About Us

The focus and intention of what we do is to worship and praise God. We come to hear and learn about Him from the Bible, sing about Him and to Him in music, and enjoy the rich fellowship of other followers as we journey together. Pleasant Chapel Community Church is people who are finding repurposed life in following Jesus Christ. We are responding to His forgiveness, mercy, and grace as we work to fulfill His command to build His kingdom by making disciples of Jesus Christ. Pleasant Chapel Community Church seeks to provide a place where all are welcome to connect with God by exploring faith and growing in our relationship with Jesus. We provide opportunities for people to worship and be in fellowship with other followers, support one another in life, help those in our communities who are in need, and share the Good News of Jesus with others. Pleasant Chapel is a small rural church with a wonderful legacy. Established in 1844, with the current structure built in 1910, Pleasant Chapel became independent and non-denominational in 2021. Pleasant Chapel has an average weekly attendance of 50. See our website: https://pleasantchapel.org for bylaws and doctrinal statement.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Pastor to lead our congregation. We seek a Pastor who puts Jesus first in personal and ministry life. To align with our vision and ministry plan, we need an emotionally mature leader who has experience in small group ministry and can equip others with discipleship and evangelism skills. The Pastor needs to be Holy Spirit driven, creative, willing to take appropriate risk, compassionate, and be a strong communicator with verified proficiency in pastoral leadership. The ideal candidate will provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight. This role requires a deep commitment to our church’s mission, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and engage our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching/Teaching/Worship: Provide applicable preaching of God’s word ensuring adherence to Biblical truths and Pleasant Chapel’s bylaws and beliefs.
• Plan cohesive worship services which include music, liturgy, Bible reading, and prayer.
• Be responsible for prayer, preaching, and administration of the sacraments during the church service.
• Lead and promote spiritual formation within the church.
• Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral care for the sick, elderly, and suffering in partnership with other members.
• Be available and accessible to members of and outside of the congregation through the use of the church office, appointments, and visitation.
• Conduct funerals, premarital counseling, weddings, and baptisms, and provide related pastoral care in collaboration with other members of the church.
• Offer prayer, comfort, and counseling to people who face crises or difficult circumstances.
• Administration and Leadership: Articulate and promote the vision and mission of the church to the congregation and community.
• Provide assistance and insight to ministry teams.
• Encourage community within the church.
• Encourage members to use their gifts to serve the church and help others grow in faith.

Qualifications

• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to living out Christian values in accordance with the doctrine and bylaws of Pleasant Chapel Community Church.
• A formal education in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministry required.
• Pastoral or Christian Ministry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to pastoral care.
• Ability to work collaboratively and gratefully with church staff and volunteers.
• Must be theologically sound and in agreement with the beliefs of the church as found in Articles 1-4 in the bylaws and will teach, preach, and act in manners that reflect those beliefs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, along with a cover letter expressing how you believe your gifts and strengths align with our mission and vision, and references to [e-mail] by September 30, 2026. Please include “Lead Pastor Application” in the subject line.

Pleasant Chapel Community Church
880 E 1100 N Roanoke, IN 46783
[e-mail]
https://pleasantchapel.org