Lead Pastor | Visionary Spiritual Leader | Housing Allowance

Manhattan Christian College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Convention expenses

Job summary

First Christian Church of Montoursville seeks a Christ-centered Lead Pastor to cast vision, faithfully preach God’s Word, and shepherd a growing congregation. The pastor will guide staff and volunteers, partner with elders, and provide pastoral care within the community.

The role emphasizes humility, conviction, and a passion for reaching the lost, with responsibilities including evangelism, outreach, and discipling members toward deeper faith.

Qualifications

• Excellent preaching and communication skills.
• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A shepherd’s heart that values relationships, compassion, and servant leadership.
• Experience developing leaders and working with elders, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary visionary and spiritual leader of the congregation.
• Oversee paid staff and 15+ volunteer Ministry Team Leaders; supervise staff under eldership.
• Deliver biblically faithful, practical sermons each Sunday; provide teaching through classes and small groups.
• Offer pastoral care through counseling, hospital visitation, crisis ministry, and partner encouragement.
• Cast vision for future church growth and mobilize the congregation toward that vision with elders.
• Equip members to discover and use their spiritual gifts in ministry.
• Provide administrative leadership for a congregation of this size.

Skills

Preaching skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in ministry or equivalent

Job description

First Christian Church of Montoursville seeks a Christ-centered Lead Pastor to cast vision, faithfully preach God’s Word, and shepherd a growing congregation. The pastor will guide staff and volunteers, partner with elders, and provide pastoral care within the community.

The role emphasizes humility, conviction, and a passion for reaching the lost, with responsibilities including evangelism, outreach, and discipling members toward deeper faith.