Lead Pastor: Visionary Teaching and City Impact

Chemistry Staffing; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Modesto, a Gospel-centered church in Modesto, California, seeks a Lead Pastor to unite the church around a shared mission while remaining rooted in the Gospel. The role centers on preaching, vision casting, staff and elder development, and pastoral care, guiding ministries and partnerships with the city.

The ideal candidate is authentic, emotionally mature, relational, and committed to training others in ministry, with a heart for community impact and ongoing spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Grounded in sound, orthodox biblical interpretation.
• Authentic, self-aware, emotionally mature leader.
• Collaborative, relational, and able to build trust across the congregation.
• Committed to forming others for ministry and apprenticeship to Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach regularly, providing biblically grounded and compelling leadership from the pulpit
• Provide spiritual vision and strategic direction for the church
• Lead, develop, and empower staff, elders, and volunteer leaders
• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, pastoral care, counseling, and significant life events
• Provide oversight of church ministries, operations, and organizational health
• Cultivate relationships with local pastors, ministries, and community partners
• Model a healthy rhythm of spiritual formation, ongoing learning, Sabbath, and rest

Job description

Redeemer Modesto, a Gospel-centered church in Modesto, California, seeks a Lead Pastor to unite the church around a shared mission while remaining rooted in the Gospel. The role centers on preaching, vision casting, staff and elder development, and pastoral care, guiding ministries and partnerships with the city.

The ideal candidate is authentic, emotionally mature, relational, and committed to training others in ministry, with a heart for community impact and ongoing spiritual formation.