Senior Pastor – Hope Fellowship Church

North America Baptist; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established faith-based organization is seeking a dedicated full-time senior pastor to lead and inspire a community of believers. This role involves providing spiritual oversight, teaching, and pastoral care, as well as managing church operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Biblical or Pastoral studies, embody strong spiritual leadership, and be committed to ongoing personal development. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact lives and foster a loving church environment while adhering to core values and mission. If you are passionate about serving and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ, this role may be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biblical studies required; must model ongoing personal spiritual development.
• Must meet Scriptural requirements of an elder as per 1 Timothy 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual oversight and discipleship for various church ministries.
• Teach and preach the Holy Bible, preparing and delivering sermons.

Skills

Spiritual Leadership

Teaching and Preaching

Pastoral Care

Biblical Counseling

Education

Degree in Biblical/Pastoral Studies

Job description

We are prayerfully seeking a full-time senior pastor, called by God to provide spiritual leadership in accordance with our core values to fulfill our mission statement: To help people learn to know, love, serve, and share Jesus Christ while being a family beyond the family.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading – providing spiritual oversight and discipleship while planning, directing, and supporting various church ministries in collaboration with other church leaders.
• Communicating – teaching and preaching the Holy Bible; preparing and delivering sermons and lessons; promoting the church’s vision, mission, and evangelistic outreach.
• Ministering – providing pastoral care; developing relationships with the congregation; shepherding; biblical counseling; performing weddings and funerals; visiting the hospitalized, sick, and shut-ins.
• Administering – overseeing the daily operations of the church, its staff, and volunteers in partnership with the Deacons and the Advisory Board.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Degree in Biblical/Pastoral studies from an accredited Bible college or university.
• Meets all Scriptural requirements of an elder as identified in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5.
• Intentionally pursues and models ongoing personal spiritual development.
• Agrees with and adheres to the HFC Statement of Beliefs, NAB Pastoral Code of Ethics, NAB Affirmation of Marriage, and the HFC Membership Covenant.
• Finalists must agree to a background and credit check.
• Three (3) video links to recent sermons where you are currently serving or have served.
• Minimum of three (3) written spiritual references with contact information, with at least one from a senior pastor and one from a church official.