Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Cuba (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church in Cuba, Missouri, is seeking a senior pastor to lead and shepherd a multi-generational congregation. This role involves preaching, providing spiritual leadership, and equipping church members to grow in their faith. The church, with a rich history and a commitment to contemporary worship, is looking for a caring and visionary leader who can foster a strong community and fulfill the Great Commission. This is a unique opportunity to guide a dedicated congregation towards deeper relationships with Christ and vibrant church life.

Qualifications

• Must be grounded in the Bible and able to listen to the Lord.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and provide spiritual leadership.

Responsibilities

• Preach the gospel faithfully as the primary preaching presence.
• Shepherd the congregation and equip members for service.
• Serve as chief administrator of the church and staff.

Skills

Biblical grounding

Multi-generational service

Caring and compassionate leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Visionary leadership

Wisdom and discernment

Spiritual leadership

Administration skills

Education

Theological education

Job description

Amazing Grace Community Church, located in Cuba, Missouri, seeks a senior pastor to be our primary preacher and leader.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Preaching
• Shepherding the congregation
• Equipping

Qualities & Characteristics for Senior Pastor:

• Grounded in the Bible and listens to the Lord
• Can serve a multi-generational congregation
• Caring and compassionate
• Trustworthy and above reproach
• Can teach and mentor others
• A Spirit led leader with clear vision
• Possesses wisdom and discernment
• Provide spiritual leadership to the church
• Preach the gospel faithfully providing the primary preaching presence
• Serve as a shepherd/elder
• Model and maintain a life of prayer, worship, discipleship, personal evangelism and mission involvement
• Serve as chief administrator of the church and church staff in accordance with the constitution and by-laws
• Schedule and lead regular board and staff meetings

About this Church

Amazing Grace Community Church is in Cuba, Missouri, approximately 80 miles west of St. Louis. The church serves around 160 regular attendees, with a usual attendance of around 120. The facilities of the church are modern, multipurpose and well kept. The current worship services utilize a contemporary style with the inclusion of traditional hymns, sermon, prayer time and scripture reading.

AGCC started 17 years ago as an EFCA church plant. The founding pastor and first called worship pastor are still leading the congregation. It is the desire of the founding pastor to pass the pastoral leadership to the next generation pastor that God has prepared specifically for this congregation. AGCC is seeking a lead pastor to be our new shepherd and work alongside our worship pastor and leadership board in promoting and growing people’s relationship with Christ and carrying out our Lord’s Great Commission to His Church.