Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manse provided

Job summary

First Church Boxford is seeking a full-time Pastor to shepherd the congregation alongside the temporary session, focusing on preaching, teaching, discipleship, and community-building. The role includes leading worship, administering sacraments, and guiding officers while engaging in outreach and relational care.

The successful candidate will work with a session-centered approach, oversee church nurture, and participate in missions, local outreach, and education efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral ministry with ability to shepherd a congregation.
• Proven ability to preach and teach regularly in worship settings.
• Skills in discipleship, mentoring and church leadership.

Responsibilities

• Preaching regularly.
• Teaching regularly.
• Cultivating readiness in the congregation to share the gospel.
• Leading worship services and administering the sacraments.
• Moderating the session.
• Training and developing officers toward particularizing.
• Overseeing nurture and development through relationships, groups and retreats.
• Encouraging service to church and community.
• Pastoral care and counsel to the congregation.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Teaching

Discipleship

Community outreach

Education

Seminary degree or theology degree

Job description

Job Summary

First Church is looking for a full time Pastor to work alongside our temporary session to shepherd our congregation, serving in all aspects of pastoral ministry in the church. Necessary areas of focus will include preaching, teaching, community outreach, and discipleship/community-building. Other focus areas may be explored based on the giftings and experience of the Pastor and the current needs of the church.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

1. Preaching regularly
2. Teaching regularly
3. Cultivating a readiness in the congregation to share the gospel in various callings and contexts
4. Leading the worship services and administering the sacraments
5. Moderating the session
6. Training and developing officers with the goal of particularizing
7. Overseeing the nurture and development of the congregation through relationship building, large and small group activities and retreats, mentorship, outreach and community engagement
8. Encouraging service to the church and community
9. Shepherding the congregation through the means of relational connection, pastoral care and counsel

Other Responsibilities

Moderating all session meetings, attending weekly staff meetings and other staff functions as necessary. Assisting in support of the diaconate, staff, ministry leaders and committees. As a member of the Southern New England Presbytery, serving on committees and commissions as time allows.

Additional Focus Areas

• Global Missions
• Local Outreach
• Christian Education
• Community Groups
• Foster/Adoption Ministry
• Music Ministry

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a four-bedroom, three-bathroom manse for use by the pastor’s family.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and/or MDF, and a preaching sample to RE Corey McLellan, at [e-mail]. We look forward to getting to know you!

Who We Are

First Church Boxford exists to glorify God by making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ in Boxford, the North Shore and Merrimack Valley, and beyond. Rooted in God’s Word and sustained by His grace, we seek to be a faithful community of worship, discipleship, and service.

As a historic congregation (founded in 1701) with a rich heritage of gospel ministry, we are committed to proclaiming Christ, nurturing authentic Christian community, and equipping believers to live out their faith in everyday life. Everything we do flows from our desire to love God, love one another, and share the hope of the gospel with our neighbors and the world.

First Church joined the PCA in June 2026 and is a Mission Church of the Southern New England Presbytery, with the session of Center Grace Church in Beverly, MA, serving as the temporary session. We are a revitalizing congregation, financially stable but needing a pastor and ruling elders in place in order to particularize.

Situated on 11 acres in the heart of Boxford Village, MA, our beautiful facilities include a 19th-century meeting house, a recently-built Family Life Center, a 3,000+ sq ft manse, meeting rooms and classrooms.

To learn more about First Church Boxford, please explore our website or contact us directly.