Senior Pastor

Reformed Theological Seminary; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Center Valley, PA seeks a Senior Pastor who loves Jesus, lives in prayer, and is grounded in Reformed theology to faithfully lead a local congregation.

The role emphasizes worship leadership, sermon ministry, and shepherding—helping believers and inviting seekers into a mature faith.

The candidate should have a Master of Divinity and ordination in good standing, with several years of ministry experience, to guide the church through everyday life and mission.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary.
• Ordained minister acceptable to the Presbyterian Church in America.
• Commitment to Reformed theology with at least 5 years ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs weekly liturgy based on Scripture and Reformed heritage.
• Preaches the gospel through expository messages with urgency and conviction.
• Develops congregational fellowship and helps members support one another.
• Shares in members’ struggles and provides guidance for spiritual growth.
• Interprets and teaches Scriptures, church history, and current events.
• Encourages two-way congregational communication for problem solving.

Skills

Commitment to Reformed theology

Minimum of 5 years ministry experience

Education

Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Pastor who demonstrates a profound love of Jesus, as revealed in God’s Word. He is a person of prayerful dependence, grounded in scripture, committed to personal spiritual growth and convinced of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith.

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

Directs weekly liturgy based on Scripture and the rich heritage of Reformed faith, making them accessible to believers and non- believers.

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

Preaches the gospel through expository messages with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the world.

CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Develops fellowship, helping members to know, love, and support one another by coming alongside them and walking with them through life.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Shares in members’ struggles and provides opportunities to reflect on beliefs, concerns, and doubts about the Christian faith. Provides direction and encouragement for growth and maturity.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY

Accepts an active role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, church history and current events. Provides instruction for the congregation and church leaders alike.

CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION

Encourages two way communication that assists in problem solving and decision making. Elicits varying opinions and listens to opposing viewpoints.

Position Qualifications:

Position Qualifications

Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary Ordained minister acceptable to the Presbyterian Church in America
Commitment to Reformed theology
Minimum of 5 years ministry experience

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Center Valley, PA

Description of Organization

CHURCH HISTORY

VISION

We envision Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to be an equipping and worshipping community of believers devoted to moving people towards Christ as we are compelled by grace to proclaim the gospel in word and deed in every aspect of our lives.

VALUES

Devoted to Worship - Corporate, personal, Biblical, theocentric, with intentional gospel liturgy.
Devoted to Grace - Compelled by grace out of an understanding of identity in Christ to fulfill the Great Commission, loving God and others.

Devoted to Community - Live out the "one anothers" in corporate worship, community groups, leadership teams, as people are equipped to do the work of ministry.
Devoted to Mission - Equipping people to understand and share their faith, engage their local communities, and do outreach and mercy ministry in word and deed.

TARGET

Discipleship - Everything at Cornerstone should move people toward Jesus. Values - Everything in our church should seek to align with all four of our values.
Strategies - Strategies for ministry areas provide guidelines and structure for planning and decision making.

SHEPHERDING STRATEGY

The Cornerstone session desires to see every member and regular attender cared for and connected as they participate in the shepherding plan. The session defines shepherding as the guarding, guiding, and growing God’s people to follow the Chief Shepherd through the Cornerstone shepherding plan.

Community groups as the primary vehicle for shepherding.
Men’s and Women’s ministries will also be engaged with the shepherding strategy.
The deacons will serve alongside the elders with the shepherding plan. Community group leaders are cared for and trained by the session.
A follow-up process is in place to provide direct contact with those who are not in our primary shepherding vehicles by individual elders four times a year.

MINISTRY TEAMS

STRENGTHS

CHALENGES

Wide geographic reach impedes organic fellowship.
Training for small group and ministry leaders.
Need for a permanent worship leader.
Need to heal from hard challenges over the last several years. Lack of volunteers, particularly in certain areas such as youth ministry.

Physical facility – limited space especially classroom space.