Lead Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Community EFC is seeking a lead pastor to carry forward the church's mission: Know Christ, become like Him, and make Him known among All Nations. The role emphasizes strong biblical preaching, community engagement, and leadership development.

The pastor will model a balanced life, nurture culture, and actively involve diverse communities. Applicants should have substantial pastoral leadership experience, a Master of Divinity (preferred), and a proven track record in teaching God’s Word

Qualifications

• Minimum six years multi-staff pastoral leadership experience.
• Demonstrated competence in preaching.
• Master of Divinity preferred; aligns with EFCA theology.
• Meets biblical standards for character and integrity.
• Experience engaging multi-cultural worship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reach hearts through clear, Bible-based preaching.
• Activate church members in the mission and outreach.
• Guide ministries toward transformation and Christlikeness.
• Develop staff and lead leadership growth.
• Engage with local communities and encourage outreach.
• Integrate multi-cultural community and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral leadership

Relational skills

Networking

Vision & strategy

Spiritual maturity

Communication

Pastor care

Education

Master of Divinity

EFCA theology alignment

Job description

Grace Community EFC, strategically located in Southwest Minnesota on interstate 90, is seeking a new lead pastor to continue our mission “to Know Christ, to Become like Him, and to Make Him known among All Nations.” After almost 15 years of faithful service, our lead pastor was called to the EFCA national office to lead pastors nationally.

We are looking for a man whose teachings will bring the Word of God to life and relate on a personal level with our church body and community. We also seek someone who helps us grow a stronger church culture, reflects our core values and puts them into action. We desire a man who would model for us the balance between home and work, placing his walk with God in the forefront.

We are looking for a leader with knowledge, experience and giftedness to:

• Reach hearts through effective communication about how God’s truth applies to life and preaching based on a strong biblical context
• Activate our people to participate in the mission of the church
• Guide our ministries to encourage personal transformation, spiritual growth and Christlikeness
• Develop staff and guide leadership toward continued growth, capability and effectiveness for serving
• Lead the church into engagement with the communities around us and encourage local outreach
• Integrate our multi-cultural community, work competently with many different cultures and demonstrate cultural sensitivity

Desired Personal Traits

• Consistent walk with God
• Spirit-filled life and Spirit-led leadership
• Relational and networking skills
• Sense of passion and vision
• Relational EQ and people development skills
• Ability to identify and deal with issues objectively and promptly
• Willing to be transparent

Key Qualifications

• Six years (desired) of multi-staff experience in a pastoral leadership position
• Demonstrated competence in preaching
• A Master of Divinity from a respected evangelical educational institution (preferred) in keeping with the EFCA theology
• Meets biblical standards for personal character and moral integrity with a willingness to ongoing accountability
• Inspires our church in contemporary, multi-cultural worship
• Bilingual is strongly preferred, but not required