Lead Pastor: Growth, Discipleship & Outreach Leader

Mercy Ridge Community Church; Dry Ridge (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Ridge Community Church in Dry Ridge, KY is seeking a Lead Pastor to guide the church in proclaiming God's Word, shepherding the flock, and directing ministries. This bi-vocational, full-time position reports to the Leadership Team and Church Membership in accordance with by-laws.

The ideal candidate has experience preaching, pastoral leadership, and a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach; must lead collaboratively and model Christ-centered character.

Qualifications

• Experience preaching and teaching in a local church or ordination.
• Demonstrated ability to shepherd, disciple, counsel, and equip believers.
• Ability to lead collaboratively with church leadership, staff, and volunteers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evangelism, discipleship, missions, and community outreach.
• Humility, discretion, confidentiality, and wisdom in pastoral leadership.
• Ability to create, communicate, and lead a biblical vision for the church.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and Teaching: Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God during worship services and other opportunities.
• Spiritual Leadership: Lead the church to function as a New Testament church and pursue growth in faith, obedience, unity, and mission.
• Pastoral Care: Shepherd the congregation through prayer, counseling, visitation, encouragement, and discipleship.
• Discipleship and Leadership Development: Equip members for ministry and identify emerging leaders.
• Evangelism and Community Outreach: Model personal evangelism and urge others to do the same.
• Ministry Oversight: Work with leadership, staff and ministry leaders to plan, coordinate, and evaluate church ministries.
• Communication: Communicate vision and needs clearly to the congregation.
• Personal Life: Maintain a Christ-centered life and uphold Scripture in all areas.

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Team collaboration

Education

Theological education

Ordination

Job description

Mercy Ridge Community Church in Dry Ridge, KY is seeking a Lead Pastor to guide the church in proclaiming God's Word, shepherding the flock, and directing ministries. This bi-vocational, full-time position reports to the Leadership Team and Church Membership in accordance with by-laws.

The ideal candidate has experience preaching, pastoral leadership, and a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach; must lead collaboratively and model Christ-centered character.