Senior Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Montrose Bible Church in a rural community seeks a Senior Pastor to shepherd the congregation in partnership with the elders. The successful candidate will faithfully preach God’s Word, love the congregation, equip for ministry, and pursue gospel outreach locally.

The pastor will lead in preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and church health while engaging the community and guiding governance alongside elders.

Qualifications

• Preaching & teaching gospel-centered ministry.
• Provide spiritual care, biblical counseling, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblically faithful sermons.
• Provide pastoral care, visits, and counseling.
• Lead or coordinate ministry activities and leaders.
• Engage with the church and community for gospel outreach.
• Assist in budgeting and governance with elders.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Discipleship

Job description

Senior Pastor – Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking a shepherd who, in conjunction with the elders, will faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, love our people, equip us for ministry, and help us reach our rural community with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

POSITION SUMMARY

The pastor serves with the elders as the spiritual leaders of the church. They are responsible for primary responsibilities listed below. In partnership with the elder board, the pastor will lead the congregation in fulfilling its mission in alignment our Statement of Faith.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preaching & Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, gospel-centered teaching and sermons
• Lead or oversee adult Bible studies and discipleship
• Administer baptism and the Lord’s Supper

2. Shepherding & Pastoral Care

• Provide spiritual care, prayer and biblical counseling
• Officiate weddings and funerals
• Conduct hospital and home visits
• Provide discipleship and leadership mentoring
• Maintain meaningful relational presence among members

3. Leadership & Church Health

• Aid in ministry coordination
• Provide vision and spiritual direction in partnership with the elders
• Equip members for ministry (Ephesians 4:11–12)
• Develop leaders
• Ability to minister to all age groups

4. Community Engagement & Outreach

• Support outreach initiatives
• Build relationships within the community
• Encourage personal evangelism
• Represent the church in appropriate community settings

5. Administration & Governance

• Handle administrative functions of the church
• Work closely with church leadership in planning and decision-making
• Participate in budgeting and stewardship development
• Maintain regular communication with leadership

COMPENSATION

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement

About this Church

CHURCH OVERVIEW

Montrose Bible Church is a congregation of approximately 60 people located in a rural community. As a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), we are committed to the authority of Scripture, the centrality of the gospel and elder led church governance.

We are seeking a shepherd who in conjunction with the elders will faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, love our people, equip us for ministry and help us reach our rural community with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We at Montrose Bible Church hold to these principles:

• Scripture Alone: The Bible is the ultimate authority in all matters of faith and practice
• Grace Alone: Salvation is entirely a gift of God’s grace, not earned by human effort
• Faith Alone: Justification comes through faith in Christ, not by works
• Christ Alone: Jesus Christ is the sole mediator between God and humanity
• Glory to God Alone: All aspects of life, including salvation, exist for God’s glory