Part-Time Lead Pastor & Church Planting Catalyst

MinistryList; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible weekday schedule

Job summary

Living Hope Church in Springfield, MO seeks a Lead Pastor to relaunch and lead a Spirit-led, multiplying church body. The role starts part-time (20–25 hours/week) with Sundays required and potential growth as the church expands.

Responsibilities include preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, and overseeing operations with integrity. Ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear calling, Gospel-centered leadership, and experience in church planting or revitalization, all while fostering prayer,

Qualifications

• Clear calling to pastoral and missional ministry.
• Biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).
• Commitment to prayer, Scripture, and gospel transformation.
• Proven preaching, teaching, and pastoral care experience.
• Familiar with church operations and volunteer development.
• Humble, servant-hearted leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead biblically faithful, Gospel-centered sermons and worship gatherings.
• Rebuild and relaunch the church by re-engaging members and reaching new families.
• Provide pastoral care through visiting, counseling, and encouragement; lead small groups.
• Oversee church operations (finances, facilities, communications) with integrity.
• Develop and empower volunteer leaders to make disciples.
• Live missionally in Springfield, serving the community and building bridges.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Church planting

Humility

Education

Theology degree

M.Div. preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Planning tools

Job description

Living Hope Church in Springfield, MO seeks a Lead Pastor to relaunch and lead a Spirit-led, multiplying church body. The role starts part-time (20–25 hours/week) with Sundays required and potential growth as the church expands.

Responsibilities include preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, and overseeing operations with integrity. Ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear calling, Gospel-centered leadership, and experience in church planting or revitalization, all while fostering prayer,