Visionary Lead Pastor: Preaching, Discipleship & Outreach

Great Lakes Christian College; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation and holiday time

Convention expenses

Job summary

First Christian Church in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Christ-centered Lead Pastor who will articulate a compelling vision, preach biblically faithful sermons, and lead a staff of three and volunteer ministry teams. The pastor will guide us to pursue Christ through teaching, discipleship, and outreach within a multi-generational congregation.

We value authentic relationships, vibrant worship, and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• Strong commitment to the authority and teaching of Scripture.
• Excellent preaching and communication skills.
• A passion for reaching the lost.
• A shepherd’s heart that values relationships, compassion, and servant leadership.
• Ability to lead with both conviction and humility.
• Experience developing leaders and collaborating with elders, staff, and volunteers.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in ministry or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary visionary and spiritual leader of the church, overseeing ministry and supervising staff and volunteers.
• Work with the eldership in governance and spiritual oversight.
• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, engaging sermons each Sunday.
• Provide biblical teaching through classes, small groups, and discipleship opportunities.
• Offer pastoral care through counseling, hospital visits, crisis ministry, and partner encouragement.
• Officiate weddings and funerals.
• Cast vision for the church's future and lead the congregation toward that vision with elders.
• Supervise and encourage a staff of three while fostering unity.
• Equip members to discover and use spiritual gifts in ministry.
• Represent FCC in the community through evangelism and outreach.

Skills

Preaching

Leadership

Pastoral care

Bible teaching

Team leadership

Evangelism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry

Job description

First Christian Church in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Christ-centered Lead Pastor who will articulate a compelling vision, preach biblically faithful sermons, and lead a staff of three and volunteer ministry teams. The pastor will guide us to pursue Christ through teaching, discipleship, and outreach within a multi-generational congregation.

We value authentic relationships, vibrant worship, and mission impact.