Lead Pastor: Biblical Teaching & Community Impact

Lancastersearch; Town of Grove (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage provided

Job summary

Church on the Hill in Grove, OK seeks a faithful Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, pastoral care, and visionary direction for the congregation.

The Lead Pastor will uphold Scripture, foster discipleship, and lead the church in fulfilling the Great Commission while remaining aligned with Methodist heritage and Wesleyan theology.

The role collaborates with staff to advance worship, education, and outreach, with a parsonage provided and a salary up to $100,000.

Qualifications

• A shepherd’s heart, strong biblical conviction, and relational wisdom.
• Commitment to leading the church with humility, excellence, and faithfulness to Christ.
• Demonstrated integrity, humility, and accountability.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Agreement with and adherence to the church’s constitution, bylaws, and statement of faith.
• Healthy relationships within family, church, and community.
• Willingness to be accountable to church leadership and committees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate Christ-like character in personal and public life.
• Lead the congregation through prayer, biblical teaching, and spiritual example.
• Uphold the authority and truth of Scripture in all ministry activities.
• Encourage spiritual growth and discipleship throughout the church.
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons.
• Teach Scripture accurately and effectively.
• Provide guidance and oversight for Bible studies, small groups, and discipleship programs.
• Equip members to understand and apply God’s Word in daily life.
• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to church members while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Visit and minister to the sick, elderly, hospitalized, and homebound.
• Offer support during times of crisis, grief, and loss.
• Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, child dedications, and communion services.
• Provide vision and direction for the church’s ministry, including measurable goals for all programs.
• Work collaboratively with church staff and ministry leaders to build strong, cooperative relationships.
• Oversee church operations and policies, ensuring they are updated as needed and consistently enforced.
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of church resources.
• Lead the church in fulfilling the Great Commission.
• Encourage members to share their faith.
• Develop and support local and global mission efforts.
• Build relationships within the community and represent the church positively in public settings.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Foster teamwork and unity among church staff and ministry teams.
• Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Encourage leadership development within the congregation.
• Partner with worship leaders to plan meaningful worship services that align with the church’s doctrine and mission.
• Oversee the effectiveness of all ministry programs.
• Encourage excellence in worship, education, and outreach ministries.

Skills

Lead Pastor

Biblical teaching

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Public speaking

Job description

Church on the Hill in Grove, OK seeks a faithful Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, pastoral care, and visionary direction for the congregation.

The Lead Pastor will uphold Scripture, foster discipleship, and lead the church in fulfilling the Great Commission while remaining aligned with Methodist heritage and Wesleyan theology.

The role collaborates with staff to advance worship, education, and outreach, with a parsonage provided and a salary up to $100,000.