Lead Pastor | Visionary Shepherd & Church Leader

Hope Church; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Hope Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide visionary spiritual leadership, preaching 40+ messages per year, shepherding the flock, and guiding ministries. The church gathers 170 people each Sunday in a Spirit-led worship environment focused on outreach and authentic community.

Reporting to the Elder Board, you will cast vision, train leaders, develop ministry teams, and cultivate healthy relationships while guiding ongoing growth and mission in the Albert Lea area.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the church, representing Hope in the community and with ministry partners
• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, encouragement, and spiritual care (including hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and crisis care)
• Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, regularly calling people to salvation and sanctification
• Develop the annual preaching plan and collaborate with Worship Ministries to create unified services
• Lead the development of a compelling, biblically grounded vision that promotes spiritual maturity and healthy church growth
• Build systems and teams for outreach, evangelism, guest assimilation, and discipleship
• Develop a healthy leadership culture marked by trust, humility, collaboration, and accountability
• Identify, mentor, and develop future ministry leaders in partnership with the Elder Board

Job description

Hope Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide visionary spiritual leadership, preaching 40+ messages per year, shepherding the flock, and guiding ministries. The church gathers 170 people each Sunday in a Spirit-led worship environment focused on outreach and authentic community.

Reporting to the Elder Board, you will cast vision, train leaders, develop ministry teams, and cultivate healthy relationships while guiding ongoing growth and mission in the Albert Lea area.