Senior Pastor: Ransom Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Deason (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ransom Church in Deason, Tennessee, seeks a Bible-believing Senior Pastor committed to spiritual leadership and community engagement. The role involves leading worship, conducting Bible studies, and providing pastoral care to congregants. This full-time position requires a strong theological background and several years of ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ordination or licensing within the church’s denomination.
• Several years of pastoral or ministry experience (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly worship services and prepare biblical sermons.
• Oversee spiritual growth programs for all ages.
• Provide pastoral care through regular visitation.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Teaching

Conflict resolution

Counseling

Evangelism

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or related theological degree

Job description

Ransom Church is seeking a Bible believing Senior Pastor to lead our congregation in spiritual and congregational growth.Duties would include leading the weekly worship services by preparing and delivering biblically sound sermons.The Senior Pastor will lead Bible studies and oversee the development of spiritual growth programs for all ages.Pastoral care will include regular visitation to members especially the sick, elderly and those in times of crisis and difficulty.

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Position Qualifications:

1. Spiritual & Theological Qualifications

A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Ordination or licensing within the church’s denomination or tradition

Deep knowledge of the Bible and theological training

Ability to teach and preach biblical truth effectively

Commitment to prayer and spiritual leadership

2. Education & Experience

A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or related theological degree (preferred)

Several years of pastoral or ministry experience (often 5+ years)

Experience in leading a church or large ministry team

Ability to provide vision and direction for the church

Strong leadership in guiding staff, elders, and ministry teams

Effective conflict resolution and counseling skills

Ability to develop and mentor church leaders

4. Preaching & Teaching

Strong, clear, and engaging preaching skills

Ability to teach and disciple members of all ages

5. Pastoral Care & Counseling

Compassionate and approachable in providing spiritual guidance

Ability to perform weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies

Counseling skills for individuals, couples, and families

6. Administrative & Organizational Skills

Oversee church operations, budgets, and policies

Work with church boards, elders, and committees

Ability to organize church programs and outreach initiatives

7. Evangelism & Community Engagement

Passion for outreach and growing the church

Ability to connect with the local community

Willingness to lead missions and service projects

Application Deadline

08/20/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

City, State

Deason, TN

Description of Organization

Non-Denominational church in Deason, Tennessee is hiring a Senior Pastor