Lead Pastor — Relational, Biblically Grounded Shepherd

Great Lakes Christian College; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC, seeks a Lead Pastor to guide and shepherd a Bible-centered congregation of about 225 in weekly worship. The pastor will preach biblically faithful sermons, provide pastoral care across generations, and lead and mentor church staff, aligning ministries with a shared vision.

The ideal candidate has strong character, commitment to discipleship, and experience equipping volunteers.

Qualifications

• Clear love for Christ and growing personal walk with Him.
• Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability.
• Experience leading church staff and volunteer teams.
• Commitment to shepherding across generations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblically faithful, engaging sermons.
• Provide pastoral care to a multigenerational congregation.
• Oversee and mentor church staff and volunteers.
• Unify ministries and align volunteers with vision.
• Engage the local community and represent the church well.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Leadership

Pastoral care

Staff leadership

Discipleship

Education

Theological training

Job description

First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC, seeks a Lead Pastor to guide and shepherd a Bible-centered congregation of about 225 in weekly worship. The pastor will preach biblically faithful sermons, provide pastoral care across generations, and lead and mentor church staff, aligning ministries with a shared vision.

The ideal candidate has strong character, commitment to discipleship, and experience equipping volunteers.