Senior Pastor

Lighthouse Christian Church; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Christian Church in Novato, CA is seeking a part-time Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and biblical teaching to the congregation. The role requires accountability to the Board of Elders, with a compensation of $85,000 per year including a housing allowance, and an estimated 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities include preaching, pastoral counseling, staff supervision, and oversight of church ministries, in alignment with the Lighthouse Christian Church bylaws.

Qualifications

• Formal biblical and/or theological training preferred (B.A. or higher in Theology or Biblical Studies), though equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum three years' experience in active, ordained leadership ministry (cumulative) as an Associate Pastor or Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Proclaimer and Teacher: primary theologian, preacher, and teacher; develop sermons from the Bible to glorify the Trinity; grow congregation in spirituality and membership.
• Spiritual Leadership: oversee Baptism, Communion, corporate prayer, altar calls; supervise men's, women's, children, and youth ministries.
• Counselor: maintain contact with church members; be reasonably available for counseling, including some evenings and weekends.
• Administrative Leadership: hire/dismiss staff with Elders; maintain office schedule; encourage participation to fulfill church vision.

Education

B.A. in Theology or Biblical Studies

Job description

Senior Pastor

Lighthouse Christian Church of Novato

1915 Novato Blvd.

Novato, CA 94947

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About Lighthouse Christian Church

We are a non-denominational church, Christ-centered, and strictly Bible-based.

We believe in being guided by the Holy Spirit, prayer, fellowship and community.

Our Vision: To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to be the hands, feet, heart, and voice of Christ.

Our Mission: To share the good news of Jesus Christ with people of all ages and backgrounds, to help each other grow in faith and the knowledge of Jesus and God's Holy Work, and to reflect the light of Jesus to our community and beyond.

Position

This is a part-time Senior Pastor position, accountable to Christ first and second to the Board of Elders. The compensation is $85,000 per year which includes a housing allowance. It is a substantial part time position estimated at 36 hours per week.

Role

The pastor will teach the Word of God from the Bible, model Christ-like living, provide discipleship, spiritual leadership, pastoral counseling, supervision of staff and lay leadership, and assist the Elders in overseeing the life and direction of the church while subscribing to the Lighthouse Christian Church bylaws.

Requirements

Education

Formal biblical and/or theological training preferred (B.A. or higher in Theology or Biblical Studies), though equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience

Minimum three years' experience in active, ordained leadership ministry (cumulative) as an Associate Pastor or Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities

Proclaimer and Teacher (45%)

• The Senior Pastor will function as our primary theologian, preacher, and teacher.
• He will develop sermons primarily from the Bible, teaching biblical truths with the aim of glorifying the Trinity.
• He will be responsible for fostering the growth of our congregation, both spiritually and in membership.

Spiritual Leadership (25%)

• He will faithfully seek God's guidance and provision through consistent prayer and Bible study.
• He will oversee Baptism, Communion, corporate prayer, and altar calls.
• He will provide oversight to men's, women's, children's, and youth ministries.

Counselor (15%)

• He will make an effort to become acquainted with church members.
• He will remain reasonably available for counseling appointments, including some evenings and weekends.

Administrative Leadership (15%)

• He will engage in hiring and dismissal of staff with the Elders.
• He will maintain a consistent office schedule for communication and availability.
• He will encourage church members to participate in activities to further the church vision.