Senior Pastor & Elder: Discipleship Leader & Shepherd

Ministrylist; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Annual continued education budget

Job summary

CityChurch in Bristol, VA seeks a spiritually mature elder/pastor to lead through preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and outreach, aligned with our gospel-centered mission.

Requirements include an MDiv or equivalent and 5+ years of congregational ministry, with a focus on pastoral counseling. Compensation includes a salary range of $55,000-$75,000, paid vacation, and an annual education budget.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications of elder in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9
• MDiv or similar degree from an accredited seminary
• At least 5 years of experience in congregational ministry
• Training and/or experience in pastoral counseling

Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver sound, expository, biblical sermons 26-39 Sundays per year in collaboration with other pastor
• Discipleship: Oversee small group and family ministries, and collaborate with other elders/deacons/staff to strategize other discipling initiatives
• Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral counseling, visit the sick, and support members in crisis
• Leadership: Serve as an equal among the board of elders to provide spiritual leadership for CityChurch
• Community Life: Active and vibrant participation in the life of CityChurch
• Mission & Outreach: Collaborate to explore and pursue opportunities for ministry and evangelism
• Administration: Offer administrative support to elders and deacons in the management of church operations

Education

MDiv or equivalent from an accredited seminary

Job description

CityChurch in Bristol, VA seeks a spiritually mature elder/pastor to lead through preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and outreach, aligned with our gospel-centered mission.

Requirements include an MDiv or equivalent and 5+ years of congregational ministry, with a focus on pastoral counseling. Compensation includes a salary range of $55,000-$75,000, paid vacation, and an annual education budget.