Senior Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community church in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead, equip, and shepherd the congregation. The ideal candidate will be committed to solid biblical preaching and provide individual discipleship, counseling, and ministry support during crises. Responsibilities include leading worship, conducting ceremonies, and supporting the missions committee while valuing Scripture. This role requires a passion for guiding church members towards a deeper understanding of their faith and a commitment to the Gospel's teachings.

Qualifications

• The candidate should possess qualities allowing for solid biblical preaching.
• Must have the ability to disciple, equip, support, and encourage church members.
• Strong capability to provide counseling support during crises.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly sermons and facilitate worship experiences.
• Build relationships with church members for discipleship and support.
• Provide counseling support to church members.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Discipleship

Counseling

Crisis ministry

Job description

Jacobstown Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who will take an active role in leading, equipping, and shepherding the congregation in partnership with the elders and members. He will be committed to speaking the truth of Scripture while being theologically informed, relevant, and practical. The ideal candidate would also take an active role in shaping all services with the focus on pointing our members to the greatness and goodness of our Savior. Our ideal candidate would possess qualities that would allow them to provide solid biblical preaching, individual discipleship, oversight for outreach mission and ministries, biblically saturated worship, and leadership in church planning, while valuing Scripture as a source of truth and maintaining a broadly reformed view of the Christian life and the Gospel.

Key Responsibilities

• Preach and Lead Worship: Develop and deliver weekly sermons and facilitate meaningful worship experiences.
• Provide devotionals for Wednesday night prayer meetings.
• Disciple and Support Members: Actively build relationships with church members to disciple, equip, support, and encourage them in their faith.
• Minister in Crisis: Serve and minister to individuals during times of crisis, offering spiritual and emotional support.
• Provide Counseling: Offer counseling support to church members as needed.
• Support Missions: Stay informed about the work of the missions committee and provide advice and encouragement.
• Perform Ceremonies: Conduct baptisms, weddings, and funerals.