Relational Rural Pastor: Lead, Teach & Serve Community

MinistryPlace; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Church-owned parsonage with utility

14 paid vacation days annually

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

No health insurance or retirement

Job summary

Queen City Christian Church in Missouri is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd the congregation, teach Scripture, provide pastoral care, and actively engage with the surrounding community. The role emphasizes relational leadership, elder collaboration, and a commitment to ministry shared with volunteers.

The pastor will deliver weekly sermons, lead Bible studies as needed, and oversee weddings, funerals, and baptisms while supporting children’s and youth ministries and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Be ordained, licensed, or otherwise legally authorized to perform marriages in Missouri.
• Demonstrate mature Christian faith, personal integrity, and a strong commitment to Scripture.
• Be approachable, compassionate, relational, dependable, and committed to pastoral care.
• Relate well to older adults while also connecting with younger families and children.
• Have a heart for evangelism and community involvement.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead while empowering others to serve.
• Be willing to delegate and develop other leaders.
• Work cooperatively with church leadership, ministry leaders, volunteers, and the congregation.
• Communicate effectively and remain committed to continued learning and growth.
• Understand biblical history, culture, literary context
• and responsible interpretation of Scripture.
• A Bible college or seminary degree is not required.
• Previous pastoral experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a biblically grounded Sunday morning sermon each week.
• Lead a Sunday School class, and/or bible study, as needed
• Provide pastoral care through home, hospital, nursing-home, and assisted‑living visits.
• Offer appropriate counseling and spiritual support, during life changing events
• Conduct funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other pastoral services.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and families in the congregation.
• Encourage fellowship, meals, and other opportunities for congregational connection.
• Participate in evangelism, community outreach, and local ministerial alliance meetings/events.
• Engage in school-related opportunities and community events.
• Promote church growth by welcoming and ministering to attendees/visitors.
• Support and strengthen children’s ministry and help develop future youth ministry.
• Identify, encourage, train, and equip members to serve in children’s, youth, family, outreach, and discipleship ministries.
• Work collaboratively with the elders, church board, worship team, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Attend scheduled church board meetings providing a written monthly report and communicate regularly with church leadership in between meetings, when necessary.
• Participate in worship planning while respecting the gifts and leadership of the worship team.
• Assist with practical church needs and daily operations, as needed.

Job description

Queen City Christian Church in Missouri is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd the congregation, teach Scripture, provide pastoral care, and actively engage with the surrounding community. The role emphasizes relational leadership, elder collaboration, and a commitment to ministry shared with volunteers.

The pastor will deliver weekly sermons, lead Bible studies as needed, and oversee weddings, funerals, and baptisms while supporting children’s and youth ministries and outreach efforts.