Senior Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Whittier (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary in Whittier, CA, seeks a Senior Pastor to serve as elder and lead the pastoral team, guiding the church body in sound doctrine and vision, with weekly pulpit ministry and oversight of ordinances.

You will preach and teach weekly, oversee staff and lay leadership, shepherd the congregation through outreach and small groups, and preside over weddings, funerals, and visitation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach weekly to the congregation.
• Oversee pastoral staff and lay leadership.
• Guide the church's vision and governance alongside elders.
• Organize outreach, small groups, and discipleship initiatives.
• Preside over weddings, funerals, and pastoral visitations as needed.

Job description

Elder to the congregation. All pastors serve as elders in church leadership, alongside lay elders on the governing board. The Senior Pastor administers the ordinances (baptism and communion) and is involved in matters of church membership and discipline.

Lead shepherd over pastoral staff and lay leadership. The Senior Pastor provides oversight, guidance, and discipleship to ministry/pastoral staff; guides the governing board in implementing the church's vision; and liaises between church and denominational leadership.

Preacher and teacher to the congregation. The Senior Pastor works collaboratively with the elders and pastoral staff to ensure the pulpit ministry is filled, and preaches and teaches weekly.

Shepherd to congregation members. The Senior Pastor works with pastoral staff and lay leadership to foster community, outreach, and discipleship — including organizing outreach efforts and coordinating small groups and Bible studies as the church's vision requires each season.

Counselor to congregation members. The Senior Pastor builds enduring relationships with members to understand their spiritual and physical needs, prays for them, and addresses spiritual concerns and corrections biblically. This may include presiding over weddings, funerals, and visitation as the need arises.

Integral member of the church body. The Senior Pastor worships regularly with the congregation, participates in church activities, and embraces the community as his own.