Lead Pastor: Compassionate, Visionary Spiritual Leader

Westminster Theological Seminary; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Ridge Church in Burlington, NC seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to lead spiritual life and growth. You will preach weekly, oversee worship with musical staff, and ensure sacraments are administered with reverence.

The role includes pastoral care, weddings and funerals, visitation and counseling, and active leadership on church boards to guide ministries and outreach to diverse families and generations.

Qualifications

• Must provide biblically grounded leadership and care for the congregation.
• Experience delivering weekly sermons and leading worship.
• Provide pastoral counseling and visitation to members and families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as theological and spiritual head of the church and oversee preaching and worship.
• Officiate sacraments and coordinate guest speakers when needed.
• Provide pastoral counseling and visitation, support grief care and family ministries.
• Lead and serve on church boards; report ministry status and growth efforts.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Community outreach

Bible study facilitation

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Job description

Union Ridge Church in Burlington, NC seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to lead spiritual life and growth. You will preach weekly, oversee worship with musical staff, and ensure sacraments are administered with reverence.

The role includes pastoral care, weddings and funerals, visitation and counseling, and active leadership on church boards to guide ministries and outreach to diverse families and generations.