Lead Pastor Forge Christian Church

Manhattan Christian College; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church in Hastings is seeking a Lead Pastor to champion its mission of active discipleship and community engagement. Responsibilities include preaching, shepherding the congregation, developing leadership, and overseeing strategic ministry efforts. Applicants should send cover letters, resumes, and references to the provided email or mail address. This role offers the chance to lead a vibrant community focused on making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Preaching to the congregation.
• Shepherding the community members.
• Developing leadership among church members.
• Overseeing strategic ministry activities.

Job description

About Us

Forge Christian Church is a Restoration Movement church in Hastings, Nebraska, that exists to glorify God and make disciples by actively seeking the lost and forgotten. The church embraces the motto “Come as you are,” and emphasizes being “church as a verb”—an active, reproducing organism impacting homes, workplaces, and the community. We are seeking a Lead Pastor.

We believe the Church is meant to be an active, living, reproducing organism. Our biggest concern is not what happens on Sunday mornings, but the ministry that happens in the homes and workplaces of our members. We seek to meet needs, change lives, and pursue those who feel forgotten in Hastings.

Responsibilities

The Lead Pastor champions Forge’s mission of “church as a verb,” modeling authentic discipleship and equipping the congregation for ministry in everyday life. The Lead Pastor provides visionary, spiritual, and organizational leadership for Forge Christian Church. This includes

• Preaching
• Shepherding
• Leadership development
• Strategic ministry oversight

Resources

• Church FB Page
• Church YouTube
• Church Website

To Apply

Please send cover letter, resume and references to Andrew Wauchope at [e-mail] or mail to Forge Christian Church, 922 E. South St., Hastings, NE 68901