Position Description

The missional pastor is called to shepherd our church through biblical teaching, spiritual care, and gospel-centered leadership. This role invites a person grounded in Christ - someone who leads with vision and humility and with strength and tenderness. We value a leader who is shaped by the transforming work of the gospel - past and present - and who is committed to walking with others in that same journey. Preaching, leadership development, and strategic direction are important, but so is a heart for discipleship, a posture of collaboration, and a deep love for the church. We are looking not for perfection, but for a faithful guide - someone eager to raise up leaders, cultivate community, and help us live out our mission together.

Key Responsibilities:

Preaching and Teaching

• Deliver biblically sound, engaging, and relevant sermons applicable to our daily
• lives.
• Oversee the development of preaching schedules and sermon series.

Vision and Discipleship

• Lead with a clear sense of God’s calling for our church, partnering closely with
• Council and staff to discern and pursue God’s will in our mission and vision.
• Cultivate a healthy, prayerful culture among staff and volunteers, committed to
• encouragement, growth, and shared accountability.
• Be a discipling leader who loves people and is committed to developing staff,
• leaders, and disciples - equipping them to raise up others in turn.

Pastoral Care

• Shepherd the congregation by providing counsel in spiritual matters, visitation,
• and prayer.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral functions.
• Equip and empower others to provide care and discipleship throughout the
• church.

Church Administration & Collaboration

• Collaborate with church leadership and teams on budgeting, planning, and
• operational decisions.
• Represent the church in the broader community and denominational
• relationships.
• Ensure alignment of ministries with the church’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• A deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects
• spiritual maturity.
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Doctrinal alignment with the ECC’s statement of faith and core beliefs.
• A formal theological background and/or previous pastoral experience is an asset.