Lead Pastor & Shepherd for a Gospel-Centered Church

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement matching

Life insurance

Reimbursement of ministry expenses

Housing allowance

Job summary

The Grove Church in Acworth, Georgia, is seeking the next Senior Pastor to shepherd our congregation, teach the Word, and lead with humility and faithful doctrine. We are not in a hurry; we want a shepherd who will labor with a plurality of elders, cast vision, mentor staff, and invest in the long-term health of the church.

Requirements include 8+ years of vocational ministry, ordination, seminary training preferred, willingness to relocate within 20 minutes of Acworth, and a proven preaching

Qualifications

• Meet elder qualifications in 1 Tim 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Faithful in marriage and home; above reproach.
• Self-controlled, hospitable, not greedy.
• Able to teach and biblically sound.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word with Christ-centered exposition.
• Shepherd the flock with care, prayer, and discipline when needed.
• Lead and develop our staff under elder oversight.
• Guard our doctrine across ministries.
• Set and steward vision for day-to-day ministry.
• Labor in plural leadership with accountable elders.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Team leadership

Humility

Teachable

Endurance under pressure

Education

M.Div. or equivalent preferred

Job description

The Grove Church in Acworth, Georgia, is seeking the next Senior Pastor to shepherd our congregation, teach the Word, and lead with humility and faithful doctrine. We are not in a hurry; we want a shepherd who will labor with a plurality of elders, cast vision, mentor staff, and invest in the long-term health of the church.

Requirements include 8+ years of vocational ministry, ordination, seminary training preferred, willingness to relocate within 20 minutes of Acworth, and a proven preaching