Lead Pastor | Biblical Teaching & Visionary Leader

Crosswalk.com, Ltd.; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Bear Valley Church in Big Bear Lake, CA seeks a Senior/Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation by preaching the gospel and guiding spiritual growth in alignment with Scripture. The role emphasizes biblical teaching, elder collaboration, and building a healthy church community.

The ideal candidate has extensive pastoral experience, strong biblical knowledge, and a heart for disciple-making in a small-town context.

Qualifications

• Follower of Jesus Christ for more than 10 years.
• Exemplifies elder qualifications as described in the Bible.
• Degree in biblical studies.
• 5+ years of full-time vocational ministry experience.
• Skilled in financial oversight and church context practices.
• Skilled in cultivating and collaborating with paid staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblically accurate sermons for the main worship service weekly.
• Lead vision with the Elder Board and manage church staff and volunteers.
• Oversee pastoral care, ordinances, weddings, funerals, and hospital visitations; handle daily church operations.

Skills

Pastor experience

Ministry leadership

Staff & volunteer leadership

Financial oversight

Biblical interpretation

Education

Biblical studies degree

Advanced theology degree

Job description

Bear Valley Church in Big Bear Lake, CA seeks a Senior/Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation by preaching the gospel and guiding spiritual growth in alignment with Scripture. The role emphasizes biblical teaching, elder collaboration, and building a healthy church community.

The ideal candidate has extensive pastoral experience, strong biblical knowledge, and a heart for disciple-making in a small-town context.