Lead Pastor: Expository Teaching & Shepherding

Evangelical Free Church of America; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vroom Street ECFA in Jersey City is seeking a pastor called by God to shepherd His church, proclaim the Word with clarity and conviction, and equip the saints for ministry. The pastor will provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching and pastoral care, while partnering with church leadership to advance the mission of living and proclaiming the gospel in Jersey City and beyond.

The role requires a clear calling to pastoral ministry, strong preaching/teaching gifts, and EFCA credentialing or

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• Biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).
• Seminary or equivalent theological training preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in preaching, teaching and pastoral leadership.
• EFCA credentialing or willingness to pursue credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word with expository clarity and gospel focus.
• Shepherd the congregation through pastoral care, prayer, visitation and spiritual guidance.
• Lead collaboratively with the elder board and ministry leaders to cast a gospel-centered vision.
• Promote evangelism, discipleship and mercy ministries locally and globally.
• Oversee church programs and participate in strategic planning and governance.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Teaching

Education

Formal theological training

Job description

Vroom Street ECFA in Jersey City is seeking a pastor called by God to shepherd His church, proclaim the Word with clarity and conviction, and equip the saints for ministry. The pastor will provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching and pastoral care, while partnering with church leadership to advance the mission of living and proclaiming the gospel in Jersey City and beyond.

The role requires a clear calling to pastoral ministry, strong preaching/teaching gifts, and EFCA credentialing or