Senior Pastor Position

Lighthouse Christian Church; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Lighthouse Christian Church in Novato, CA seeks a part-time Senior Pastor to lead preaching, discipleship, and spiritual leadership, teaching from Scripture and modeling Christ-like living. The role includes overseeing staff and lay leadership, guiding ministries for all ages, and working with the Elders to uphold church bylaws and vision.

Compensation is $85,000 per year, including a housing allowance, with about 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Formal biblical/theological training preferred (BA or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years' ordained leadership ministry.

Responsibilities

• Proclaimer and Teacher: primary theologian, preacher, and teacher.
• Spiritual Leadership: oversee prayer, baptism, communion, and ministry oversight.
• Counselor: be available for pastoral counseling including evenings/weekends.
• Administrative Leadership: hire/dismiss staff with Elders and manage office operations.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Bible teaching

Counseling

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology

Job description

About Lighthouse Christian Church

We are a non-denominational church, Christ-centered, and strictly Bible-based.

We believe in being guided by the Holy Spirit, prayer, fellowship and community.

Our Vision:

To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to be the hands, feet, heart, and voice of Christ.

Our Mission:

To share the good news of Jesus Christ with people of all ages and backgrounds, to help each other grow in faith and the knowledge of Jesus and God's Holy Work, and to reflect the light of Jesus to our community and beyond.

Position

This is a part-time Senior Pastor position, accountable to Christ first and second to the Board of Elders. The compensation is $85,000 per year which includesahousing allowance.It is a substantial part time position estimated at 36 hours per week.

Role

The pastor will teach the Word of God from the Bible, model Christ-like living, provide discipleship, spiritual leadership, pastoral counseling, supervision of staff and lay leadership, and assist the Elders in overseeing the life and direction of the church while subscribing to the Lighthouse Christian Church bylaws.

Responsibilities

Proclaimer and Teacher (45%)

• The Senior Pastor will function as our primary theologian, preacher, and teacher.
• He will develop sermons primarily from the Bible, teaching biblical truths with the aim of glorifying the Trinity.
• He will be responsible for fostering the growth of our congregation, both spiritually and in membership.

Spiritual Leadership (25%)

• He will faithfully seek God's guidance and provision through consistent prayer and Bible study.
• He will oversee Baptism, Communion, corporate prayer, and altar calls.
• He will provide oversight to men's, women's, children's, and youth ministries.

Counselor (15%)

• He will make an effort to become acquainted with church members.
• He will remain reasonably available for counseling appointments, including some evenings and weekends.

Administrative Leadership (15%)

• He will engage in hiring and dismissal of staff with the Elders.
• He will maintain a consistent office schedule for communication and availability.
• He will encourage church members to participate in activities to further the church vision.

Requirements

Education

Formal biblical and/or theological training preferred (B.A. or higher in Theology or Biblical Studies), though equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience

Minimum three years' experience in active, ordained leadership ministry (cumulative) as an Associate Pastor or Senior Pastor.