Senior Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Reformed church in Indiana is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead preaching, pastoral care, and engagement with the community. The ideal candidate should be energetic and relationally strong, with a firm grounding in Scripture. Responsibilities include delivering biblical teachings, administering sacraments, leading worship, and overseeing church staff while fostering community outreach. This role is vital for guiding the congregation into a season of growth and spiritual maturity.

Qualifications

• Strong preaching skills with a focus on expository, Christ-centered preaching.
• Ability to provide compassionate pastoral care, counseling, and visitation.
• Leadership experience in a church context with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation in preaching, teaching, and worship.
• Oversee staff and perform evaluations.
• Encourage community outreach and engagement.

Skills

Biblical knowledge

Energetic

Relationally strong

Open-minded

Education

Theological degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

American Reformed Church (ARC) in DeMotte, Indiana is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our congregation in faithful preaching, pastoral care, and missional engagement. We are looking for a pastor who is energetic, biblically grounded, relationally strong, and open-minded toward new ideas, while remaining committed to the authority of Scripture and the Reformed tradition.

The pastor will serve as the primary spiritual and executive leader of the congregation, working collaboratively with the elders/consistory to shepherd the church, equip members for ministry, and guide the church into its next season of growth and vitality.

Preaching and Teaching

1. Proclaim the Word of God faithfully and clearly through expository, Christ-centered preaching
2. Teach in a manner that is biblically sound, accessible, and relevant to daily life
3. Support and encourage Christian education and discipleship for all ages

Pastoral Care

1. Provide compassionate pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer, in coordination with care elders and care deacons.
2. Walk alongside members through life transitions, crises, and spiritual growth
3. Encourage spiritual maturity and discipleship within the congregation
4. Officiate as necessary (Weddings and Funerals)

Leadership and Vision

1. Serve as a spiritual leader in partnership with the elders/consistory
2. Bring fresh energy, thoughtful ideas, and creative approaches to ministry while respecting church order and honoring church legacy within the guidelines of church governance and structure.
3. Help discern and articulate vision aligned with Scripture, the church's beliefs, and its local context
4. Foster unity, humility, and love within the body of Christ
5. Oversee staff through direct reporting. Perform weekly check-ins and annual evaluations with each staff member. Work with Consistory on overall staffing needs and optimum staffing levels and structure to fulfill the church's mission.
6. Lead monthly Consistory meetings, monthly Executive Team meetings, and a weekly staff meeting.
7. Attend other team meetings on a regular basis to provide support.

Worship and Sacraments

1. Lead and oversee worship services in accordance with Reformed Theology
2. Administer the sacraments faithfully and reverently
3. Work collaboratively with worship leaders and volunteers. Ultimate responsibility rests

with the Senior Pastor to ensure seamless flow and excellence in worship

Outreach and Community Engagement

1. Encourage evangelism and outreach in the local community
2. Build relationships within DeMotte and surrounding areas
3. Help the church remain welcoming, relevant, and engaged with those outside the congregation