Lead/Senior Pastor

Sola Network; Carrollton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contribution

Paid vacation

Job summary

Korean Church of Dallas and Life & Fruit English Ministry seeks an English Ministry Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation through faithful preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. You will equip believers for ministry, develop ministry leaders, and cast vision for growth, while partnering with KM leadership to serve as one church body.

Requirements include 3+ years of ministry experience, sound doctrinal teaching, and a willingness to collaborate with KM staff.

Qualifications

• Faith in Christ and elder/pastor qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1; 1 Pet. 5).
• Minimum 3 years of ministry experience (recent grads with experience considered).
• Doctrinally sound and clear in preaching and teaching.
• Relationally mature; able to foster unity and healthy team dynamics.
• Collaborative with KM leadership; bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preach weekly and lead special services.
• Provide pastoral care and discipleship.
• Lead and develop ministry leaders and small group leaders.
• Partner with the Korean Ministry (KM) staff and the Education Department.
• Cast and communicate vision for spiritual growth and mission.

Skills

Faith in Christ

Pastor qualifications

Ministry experience

Education

Ministry training/education

Job description

• ENGLISH MINISTRY LEAD PASTOR
• Full-Time
• Life & Fruit Ministry of the Korean Church of Dallas
• 1855 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006
• Denomination: KPCA
• www.yonhap.org | www.lifeandfruitchurch.com

About the Korean Church of Dallas & Life & Fruit English Ministry

Korean Church of Dallas (KCD), founded in 1966, will joyfully celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026. As part of the Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad (KPCA), KCD planted Life & Fruit English Ministry (EM) in 2009 with a vision to cultivate a gospel-centered community for the next generation.

Life & Fruit is a warm and growing congregation of around 50 members, with Sunday attendance between 45–60. Our members include college students, singles, young families, and married couples with children.

Our mission is to glorify God by loving God, loving people, and making disciples. We are a community devoted to God’s Word, passionate about Christ-centered relationships, and deeply committed to missions both local and global. Previous pastors have served as missionaries, and that heart continues to shape who we are.

We are seeking a pastor who loves Christ, loves people, and desires to shepherd and grow with us for the glory of God.

Position Summary:

The English Ministry Lead Pastor will shepherd the congregation through faithful preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. This pastor will equip believers for ministry, develop ministry leaders, and prayerfully cast vision for the church’s growth and mission. The pastor will also partner with the Korean Ministry (KM) pastoral team and leadership to serve together as one church body.

Qualifications:

• Faith in Christ and biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1; 1 Pet. 5)
• Minimum 3 years of ministry experience (recent grads with experience considered)
• Doctrinally sound and clear in preaching and teaching
• Relationally mature; able to foster unity and healthy team dynamics
• Collaborative with KM leadership (bilingual preferred but not required)

Responsibilities:

• Preach weekly and lead special services
• Provide pastoral care and discipleship
• Lead and develop ministry leaders and small group leaders
• Partner with the Korean Ministry (KM) staff and the Education Department
• Cast and communicate vision for spiritual growth and mission

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Additional Benefits Include:
  • Retirement plan contribution
  • Paid vacation