Lead Pastor: Shepherd-Architect for a Rural Church Network

Crossroads Community Church; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Community Church in Northern Illinois seeks its next Lead Pastor—an spiritually mature, relationally grounded shepherd who can guide a healthy, growing multi-campus church into its next season of Gospel impact. This role emphasizes shepherding people, leadership development, and strategic ministry alignment across campuses.

The ideal candidate will provide spiritual leadership, build healthy structures, and oversee long-term ministry strategy while fostering a culture of prayer,

Qualifications

• Shepherd-first, Spirit-led leadership
• Developing leaders and mentoring pastors across campuses
• Organizational alignment and strategic ministry planning
• Relational leadership and clear communication

Responsibilities

• Shepherd people well
• Build and develop leaders
• Champion discipleship
• Strengthen campus alignment
• Lead with humility and conviction
• Create clarity for the future
• Protect and strengthen church culture
• Help the church continue reaching rural communities with the Gospel

Job description

Crossroads Community Church in Northern Illinois seeks its next Lead Pastor—an spiritually mature, relationally grounded shepherd who can guide a healthy, growing multi-campus church into its next season of Gospel impact. This role emphasizes shepherding people, leadership development, and strategic ministry alignment across campuses.

The ideal candidate will provide spiritual leadership, build healthy structures, and oversee long-term ministry strategy while fostering a culture of prayer,