Senior Pastor — Expository Leader & Vision Architect

Reformed Theological Seminary; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing (6–12 months)

Compensation review annually

Job summary

Grace Baptist Church in North Vernon, Indiana seeks a Pastor to lead alongside the Elders, overseeing spiritual, strategic and operational needs. The role includes teaching Scripture, ministering to the congregation, and directing missions and outreach ministries.

The candidate should be a regenerated follower of Jesus, elder-qualified, and a strong, strategic leader with at least 5 years in church ministry and a theology degree, open to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Strong expository preaching and leadership required.
• Able to recruit and manage ministry leaders and teams.
• Excellent communication skills in multiple formats.
• Experience handling crisis and conflict constructively.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited theological school; willingness to pursue further studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, discipleship, and godly character.
• Demonstrate leadership in church organization and ministry development.
• Preach God’s word to facilitate individual and corporate growth.
• Shepherd the church and work with the Board of Elders on direction.
• Develop and implement church vision and actionable ministries.
• Translate church strategy into ministry programs and activities.
• Conduct weddings, funerals, and observance of church ordinances.
• Participate in annual review of church ministries.

Skills

Strong leadership

Expository preaching

Recruit and manage ministry leaders

Effective communication

Crisis and conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited theological school

MDiv or further education/training

Job description

Grace Baptist Church in North Vernon, Indiana seeks a Pastor to lead alongside the Elders, overseeing spiritual, strategic and operational needs. The role includes teaching Scripture, ministering to the congregation, and directing missions and outreach ministries.

The candidate should be a regenerated follower of Jesus, elder-qualified, and a strong, strategic leader with at least 5 years in church ministry and a theology degree, open to ongoing education.