Lead Pastor: Visionary Teaching & Shepherding

Trinity Friends Church; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert, OH, seeks a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual and visionary leadership for the next season of ministry.

The pastor will be a faithful preacher and teacher of God’s Word, a relational shepherd, and a developer of people who equips others to use their gifts in ministry. The role collaborates with the Elder Team and staff to advance Scripture-centered ministry.

Qualifications

• Spiritual maturity with strong scriptural grounding.
• Ability to preach and teach Scripture clearly and engagingly.
• Experience leading staff and volunteers to achieve shared goals.
• Relational shepherding, care for people, and disciple-making mindset.
• Theological alignment with the Evangelical Friends Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, visionary, and pastoral leadership for Trinity Friends Church.
• Oversee faithful preaching and teaching of God’s Word with clarity and relevance.
• Develop and empower staff, volunteers, and lay leaders to serve effectively.
• Foster community engagement, care, and bridge-building in the Van Wert area.
• Collaborate with the Elder Team and church leadership in governance and strategy.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching/Teaching

Staff development

Community outreach

Vision casting

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert, OH, seeks a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual and visionary leadership for the next season of ministry.

The pastor will be a faithful preacher and teacher of God’s Word, a relational shepherd, and a developer of people who equips others to use their gifts in ministry. The role collaborates with the Elder Team and staff to advance Scripture-centered ministry.