Senior Pastor & Expository Preaching Leader

Evangelical Free Church of America; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Church in Glenview, IL, affiliated with EFCA, seeks a senior pastor who will faithfully shepherd Christ’s church through preaching, leadership, and collaborative ministry with the elder board and staff.

The role emphasizes expository preaching, theological integrity, and a shepherd’s heart, with a focus on spiritual formation and mission-driven ministry in a vibrant congregational setting.

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith
• Deep love for Christ, His Church and His Word
• Strong expository preaching ability and communication skills
• Shepherd’s heart with relational warmth and humility
• Convictional theological leadership grounded in Scripture
• Collaborative leadership and team ministry

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary preaching pastor of the church and as an elder on the elder board
• Oversee spiritual health and direction of the congregation
• Lead expository Bible teaching and practical application for the culture
• Provide biblical vision and spiritual formation for the church
• Offer pastoral care, counseling and discipleship
• Equip and mentor ministry leaders, staff and volunteers
• Foster unity, grace, truth and mission within the church
• Provide leadership for mission, ministries and strategic direction
• Support outreach, family, worship and next-generation ministries

Skills

Expository preaching

Communication skills

Shepherd heart

Theological leadership

Collaborative leadership

Discipleship passion

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Cornerstone Church in Glenview, IL, affiliated with EFCA, seeks a senior pastor who will faithfully shepherd Christ’s church through preaching, leadership, and collaborative ministry with the elder board and staff.

The role emphasizes expository preaching, theological integrity, and a shepherd’s heart, with a focus on spiritual formation and mission-driven ministry in a vibrant congregational setting.