Teaching Elder: Visionary Pastor & Worship Leader

MinistryList; Washington; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoestring Valley Community Church invites a Teaching Elder to provide spiritual, pastoral, and administrative leadership as the chief under-shepherd of the congregation.

You will preach, teach, lead worship and outreach, and oversee soul care in partnership with the Elder Board, guiding worship, pastoral care, and church administration with vision and gospel clarity for the community.

Responsibilities

• Worship: study the Word of God and preach/teach to the saints; lead Sunday worship in cooperation with Elders; administer communion and baptism; officiate weddings/funerals; collaborate with music leaders on worship music.
• Soul Care: lead counseling for members, oversee visitation of the sick and those in need; refer when necessary and respond to crises; disciple households; support small groups; ensure personal spiritual and professional growth.
• Outreach: encourage saints to share the gospel, assimilate new members, represent SVCC to churches and community.
• Administration: build teamwork among staff and lay leaders; coordinate ministries; participate in hiring and supervision of staff; chair Elder Board meetings.

Job description

Shoestring Valley Community Church invites a Teaching Elder to provide spiritual, pastoral, and administrative leadership as the chief under-shepherd of the congregation.

You will preach, teach, lead worship and outreach, and oversee soul care in partnership with the Elder Board, guiding worship, pastoral care, and church administration with vision and gospel clarity for the community.