Lead Pastor: Living Hope Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Springfield (MO); On-site; CAD 44,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Living Hope Church in Springfield, MO seeks a Lead Pastor to relaunch and shepherd a multiplying, Spirit-led community. The role starts part-time (20–25 hrs/week) with Sundays required and potential growth as the church expands.

The ideal candidate preaches faithfully, leads with humility, and loves people, with a calling mindset and readiness to oversee finances, operations, and volunteer development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or related field; M.Div. preferred.
• Experience preaching, teaching, and pastoral care; capable of leading a church plant.
• Ability to lead and serve in a flexible, Spirit-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead as shepherd and church planter, relaunch Living Hope Church.
• Preach Gospel-centered sermons and lead worship with volunteers.
• Administer ordinances, oversee weddings and funerals.
• Rebuild engagement, reach new families, foster mission-minded culture.
• Provide pastoral care: visiting, counseling, mentoring.
• Foster prayer, worship, Scripture-based discipleship, community.

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral care

Church planting

Volunteer development

Leadership

Prayer

Scripture

Education

Bachelor's in ministry/theology or related field

M.Div. preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Planning tools

Job description

A clear sense of calling to pastoral and missional ministry, with a mature and growing faith in Jesus Christ

Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)

Committed to prayer, Scripture, and the spiritual well-being of others - Jesus-focused, Spirit-led, and devoted to Gospel transformation

Proven experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, with the ability to lead small congregations or church plants

Familiarity with church operations and volunteer development; experience engaging people outside the church

A humble, servant-hearted leader - emotionally and relationally mature, flexible and innovative in a church-planting environment

Financially stable, viewing the role as a calling rather than a career

Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field preferred (M.Div. preferred but not required); competency with basic administrative tools (QuickBooks, planning tools, etc.)

Part-time salary (supplemental), commensurate with experience

Ministry expense budget and mileage reimbursement as available

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

Church/Organization Name

Living Hope Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

[e-mail]

Church

Other

City, State

Springfield, MO

Description of Organization

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Living Hope Church (Springfield, MO) – Lead Pastor

The Big Picture

Living Hope Church is seeking a Lead Pastor who will serve as both a shepherd and a church planter - leading a relaunch of Living Hope Church into a vibrant, multiplying, Spirit-led community of people transformed by the Gospel. This role is for a pastor who loves people deeply, preaches the Word faithfully, leads with humility, and carries a passion to see lives changed by Jesus in the everyday stuff of life. The position is part-time to start, with potential for growth as the church grows.

Mission: to put on display the living hope of Jesus in the everyday stuff of life. Vision: to be a multiplying community of people transformed by the Gospel, devoted to God's Word, committed in community, and relentless in prayer. Living Hope exists to love the hurting, the lonely, the divorced, and families who long for connection - people who often feel left out of larger churches - seeking to be a simple, caring, forward-thinking community of hope in Springfield.

Job Profile

Part time to start (approx. 20-25 hours/week), with required Sundays and a flexible weekday schedule - hours may increase as the church grows

Preach biblically faithful, Gospel-centered sermons and lead worship gatherings with volunteers and the Holy Spirit's direction

Administer the ordinances (baptism, communion) and perform weddings and funerals

Rebuild and relaunch the church by re-engaging current members, reaching new families, and fostering a renewed sense of mission

Provide pastoral care through visiting, counseling, and encouragement; lead discipleship through small groups, mentoring, and teaching

Cultivate a culture of prayer, worship, and Scripture-rooted discipleship, fostering unity and relational connection in the church body

Partner with the Local Core Team and True Hope Collister to set direction and goals, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values

Oversee operations (finances, facilities, communications) with integrity, and manage administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, bank accounts, and insurance

Develop and empower volunteer leaders - forming disciples who make disciples

Lead the church to live missionally in Springfield - serving the community, building bridges with local churches, ministries, and civic organizations, and encouraging the church to live out B.L.E.S.S. rhythms (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)

Reports to the Local Core Team of Living Hope Church