Lead Pastor — Exegetical Sermons & Team Shepherding

Believers Fellowship - Gig Harbor, WA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Believers Fellowship Church in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Lead Pastor who loves God’s people and preaches God’s Word. The ideal candidate will teach Scripture, guide church staff, and lead the elders in governance.

This role offers the chance to lead a biblically rooted church in a thriving Pacific Northwest community. Key duties include preparing Gospel-centered, exegetical sermons 30+ times per year, shepherding the congregation toward spiritual maturity, and developing volunteers and ministry

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years as Lead Pastor or equivalent leadership roles.
• Graduate-level theological education preferred but not required.
• Meets elder qualifications per 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Demonstrates humility, wisdom, integrity, sincerity, approachability, and Gospel-centered living.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Gospel-centric, exegetical sermons 30+ times per year.
• Shepherd, oversee, and represent church staff.
• Pastor the congregation toward spiritual maturity and love for God and others.
• Collaborate with eight elders in governance and mission direction.
• Disciple and empower volunteers and emerging leaders.
• Pursue ministry areas including counseling, administration, outreach, and small groups.

Skills

Staff leadership

Pastoral care

Teaching

Discipleship

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Believers Fellowship Church in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Lead Pastor who loves God’s people and preaches God’s Word. The ideal candidate will teach Scripture, guide church staff, and lead the elders in governance.

This role offers the chance to lead a biblically rooted church in a thriving Pacific Northwest community. Key duties include preparing Gospel-centered, exegetical sermons 30+ times per year, shepherding the congregation toward spiritual maturity, and developing volunteers and ministry