Senior Pastor in Des Moines, IA

Kingdom Network; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Church in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Senior Pastor—a servant-hearted leader with strong biblical convictions, a passion for people, and an entrepreneurial spirit for reaching those who do not yet know Christ.

Working with staff, elders, ministry leaders, and the congregation, the Senior Pastor will preach and teach God’s Word clearly, shepherd the congregation, identify and empower leaders, and help set Bethany’s ministry direction with church leadership.

Qualifications

• Preach and teach God’s Word clearly and faithfully.
• Shepherd the congregation with hospital and home visits, plus office hours for study and sermon prep.
• Identify, equip, encourage, and empower others to serve and lead.
• Discern Bethany’s ministry direction with church leadership.
• Lead outreach to people who are searching or not yet connected to Christ.
• Provide healthy organizational leadership within Bethany’s governing structures.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God’s Word clearly and faithfully.
• Shepherd the congregation, including hospital and home visits, and offer office hours for study, sermon preparation, and in-office visits.
• Identify, equip, encourage, and empower others to serve and lead.
• Prayerfully discern and communicate Bethany’s ministry direction with church leadership.
• Lead outreach to people who are searching, hurting, or not yet connected to Christ or His Church.
• Provide healthy organizational leadership within Bethany’s governing structures.

Job description

Bethany Church is prayerfully seeking our next Senior Pastor—a servant-hearted leader with strong biblical and theological convictions, a passion for people, and an entrepreneurial spirit for reaching those who do not yet know Christ.

We are seeking a pastor who can shepherd faithfully while leading courageously, honoring Bethany’s foundations and heritage while helping build its next chapter of ministry.

Who We Are

Bethany desires to be a community where people encounter the love of Christ, grow in their faith, develop authentic relationships, and find a place to belong. We welcome people wherever they are in their journey with God and help them take meaningful steps toward Christ.

The Opportunity

Working alongside staff, elders, ministry leaders, and the congregation, our Senior Pastor will:

• Preach and teach God’s Word clearly and faithfully.
• Shepherd the congregation, including hospital and home visits, and offer office hours for study, sermon preparation, and in-office visits.
• Identify, equip, encourage, and empower others to serve and lead.
• Prayerfully discern and communicate Bethany’s ministry direction with church leadership.
• Lead outreach to people who are searching, hurting, or not yet connected to Christ or His Church.
• Provide healthy organizational leadership within Bethany’s governing structures.

Who We Seek

A humble, approachable leader who builds trust across generations and backgrounds, communicates openly, navigates difficult conversations, and listens and adapts through change. We seek strong biblical and theological depth, a heart for outreach, and the creativity to pursue new approaches to ministry.

Formal theological education and/or ministry training is preferred, consistent with Bethany’s expectations.

What We Offer

Bethany offers a welcoming, supportive congregation and a community yearning for growth and depth. The incoming pastor will have the opportunity of a recently updated parsonage and a compensation package aligned with education and years of experience.