Senior Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Housing allowance

Four weeks of paid vacation annually

Job summary

A community-focused church in Pensacola is seeking a Senior Pastor who will lead its mission by providing spiritual guidance, preaching, and overseeing ministry teams. Applicants should have at least five years of ministry experience and a Master of Divinity or equivalent. This role includes responsibilities such as developing church staff, conducting public worship, and fostering community relationships. The church offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health insurance and housing allowance, aimed at supporting long-term ministry commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ ministry experience.
• Consistent spiritual and moral character as per biblical qualifications.
• Minimum of a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an evangelical institution.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God regularly.
• Provide pastoral care, prayer, counseling, and nurture.
• Develop and supervise ministry and church staff.
• Develop and communicate mission, vision and strategy with elders.
• Supervise ministry staff and volunteer teams.
• Represent the church to the community and EFCA district.

Skills

Preaching expository and biblical teachings

Organizational and administrative skills

Interpersonal relationships skills

Pastoral care

Governance/administration

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent from an evangelical institution

Job description

GCC is seeking a Senior Pastor who, as a member of the board of elders, will provide spiritual leadership and biblically equip the church body to pursue the stated vision of GCC by the grace of God and for His glory.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preach and teach the Word of God regularly
• Overall responsibility for public worship services, initiating and leading in private and corporate prayer
• Administer the ordinances
• Provide pastoral care, prayer, counseling, and nurture for the people of GCC
• Teach and preserve the biblical doctrines of the church
• Model godliness in speech, relationships and lifestyle
• Serve with the elders to provide overall vision and leadership to GCC
• Work with the elders to develop and communicate the mission, vision and strategy of GCC, leading the church toward an effective and dynamic disciplinary culture
• Oversee the development and implementation of ministry objectives and goals
• Provide guidance, encouragement and oversight of all ministry teams and small groups
• Develop and supervise ministry and church staff
• Represent the church to the community
• Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with other evangelical churches in the area
• Strengthen relationship with the denomination and other EFCA churches in the district

What We’re Looking For:

Abilities & Experience

• Minimum of five years’ ministry experience
• Able to preach expository and biblical teaching
• Minimum of a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an evangelical institution

Character & Calling

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
• Consistent spiritual and moral character and lifestyle, fulfilling the biblical leadership qualifications of an elder described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Complete agreement with the doctrinal statement of GCC and an ability to defend it
• Potential and desire to remain in a long‑term ministry at GCC

Additional Qualifications

• Competent in organization, administration and interpersonal relationships
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured by the church's insurance carrier
• Must be able to pass GCC’s employment background clearance
• Financial compensation package commensurate with training, skill, experience
• Health and disability insurance
• Housing allowance
• Four weeks of paid vacation every year

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:

We look forward to hearing how God is leading you to join our mission in Pensacola!
Grace Community Church is an affiliated church of the Evangelical Free Church of America
(EFCA).

About this Church

Our Mission
From the great commission, our primary purpose is to make disciples. Everything that we do at Grace Community Church is connected to this overriding purpose. To this end, our church of 150+ people strives to follow Jesus as we grow in discipleship and show our love to our community and the world.

Serve in Panhandle Pensacola
Grace Community Church is established in Pensacola on the Gulf Coast of the Florida panhandle. Also known as the Emerald Coast, there is ample opportunity for recreation on the beaches and inland amongst the forest. Pensacola is a melting pot of many traditions and cultures, further enhanced by its strong college presence. It is a military town with a history rich in Naval aviation best represented by the Navy’s Blue Angels. Northwest Florida is ripe with opportunity to spread the gospel and reach the world for Christ.