Solo Pastor Grace Fellowship Church Freeport, IL

Reformed Theological Seminary; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Fellowship Church in Freeport, IL, is seeking a Pastor who shepherds the congregation, preaches expository sermons, and leads with biblical truth. Grounded in faith, the pastor will work closely with the Session and volunteers to maintain orderly church life and strong community engagement.

The role emphasizes equipping believers, developing spiritual gifts, and fostering gospel outreach while balancing local church responsibilities with denominational duties.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological seminary degree.
• PCA ordination: ordained Teaching Elder or ready to undergo the PCA ordination/transfer process.

Responsibilities

• Worship leadership in coordination with the Session and church leadership.
• Proclamation of the Word through expository preaching with fidelity to scripture.
• Spiritual development and pastoral counseling of members.

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological seminary degree

PCA ordination: ordained Teaching Elder or ready to undergo ordination/transfer

Job description

The Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church will be a devoted shepherd who understands, embraces, and cultivates true Christian community. Grounded in a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, he will heartily receive and adopt the Westminster Confession of Faith, Catechisms, and PCA Book of Church Order. As an effective preacher and leader, his expository teaching will consistently point believers to their absolute need for God. As a collaborative leader, he will work closely with our Session and volunteers. Through his administrative skills, biblical order is maintained and systems established that ensure the congregation is well cared for. His ministry will focus on equipping the saints by helping members develop their spiritual gifts and apply faith to their daily lives. Through his ministry, the church body will develop relationships in the community with the desire to spread the Gospel and add to the Church.Priorities:• Worship leadership: The pastor works with the Session to create a rich worship life, educating the congregation for meaningful participation. The pastor creates a structured Sunday morning order that moves the body towards an attitude of worship.• Proclamation of the word: High priority is placed on sermon preparation. The word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, applying it to the changing needs of the Church body.• Spiritual development of members: The pastor is invested in the lives of the congregation, and counsels members on spiritual development• Discipleship training: The pastor helps members develop their spiritual gifts and apply faith to their daily lives• Teaching responsibility: The pastor accepts an active teaching role; teaching the scriptures, theological concepts, and how to apply our historical faith to the current culture; and provides instruction for Church officers and educational leaders.• Congregational and denominational responsibility: Value is placed on balance between local church and Presbytery responsibilities. The congregation and session know and are involved in the work of the denomination.• Outreach: The pastor has a desire to reach our community, save the lost, and create an atmosphere at Grace Fellowship Church that fosters reaching the unchurched.

About the Organization

Church

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity: Or equivalent theological seminary degree, or close to completion of such degree.
• PCA ordination: Must be an ordained Teaching Elder in the PCA Church, or fully qualified and ready to undergo the PCA ordination/transfer process.

Grace Fellowship Church

Freeport, IL

Denomination: Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)