Senior Pastor

The senior pastor shall:

• Exhibit a clear testimony of saving faith and a passionate, Spirit-led devotion to Christ and His Church.
• Meet the biblical qualifications for elder/overseer as found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9 and 1 Peter 5:1–5.
• Model godly character in personal life, family leadership and ministry practice.
• Demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and lead as a humble shepherd (1 Peter 5:2–4).

• Seminary degree (or equivalent biblical and pastoral training).
• At least 5 years of pastoral ministry experience.
• Ordained or willing to pursue ordination consistent with our theological convictions.
• Firm grounding in Reformed theology and full agreement with Faith Evangelical Church’s Statement of Faith.

• Maintain a rich personal devotional life rooted in prayer and the Word.
• Lead the congregation into vibrant, reverent worship.
• Model and cultivate a culture of Kingdom-centered prayer (Acts 6:4; Colossians 4:2).

• Preach and teach the whole counsel of God in an expository manner with clarity, faithfulness and gospel-centered application (2 Timothy 4:2; Nehemiah 8:8).
• Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, mentoring and presence in times of crisis and joy (James 5:14; Romans 12:15).
• Oversee and equip elders, deacons and lay leaders in a shared model of pastoral care.
• Encourage unity and spiritual maturity across all generations (Ephesians 4:11–16).

• Lead with a collaborative, servant-hearted spirit (Mark 10:43–45).
• Equip members for works of ministry and disciple making (Ephesians 4:12; Matthew 28:19–20).
• Oversee leadership development, spiritual formation and biblical education across the church.
• Support ministry teams through mentoring, encouragement and accountability.

• Model personal evangelism and mobilize the church to reach the lost (Romans 1:16; Acts 1:8).
• Lead efforts in local outreach, global missions and cultural engagement with grace and truth (John 1:14; Matthew 28:18–20).
• Encourage hospitality and welcoming ministry to the unchurched, immigrants and diverse backgrounds.
• Provide visionary leadership aligned with the mission of Faith Evangelical Church.
• Partner with the elder board and ministry leaders to implement and assess strategic goals.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with ministry leaders, volunteers and the congregation.

• Has a heart for discipleship across generations, including youth and families.
• Can relate well across cultures or cross-culturally fluent. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Is committed to community presence and engagement.
• Demonstrates maturity in navigating cultural issues with biblical conviction and pastoral wisdom.
• Has experience or interest in one or more of the following: youth ministry, curriculum development, biblical counseling, camp ministry.

The senior pastor shall be accountable to the Great Shepherd, elder board and congregation to faithfully fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with the Scriptures and the church’s constitution and by-laws.

Interested candidates should submit:

• A resume
• A cover letter outlining their calling, theological convictions and ministry philosophy

Our church is a loving and committed fellowship, devoted to the expositional preaching and teaching of the Word of God, heartfelt worship and living out the gospel through love for one another and our neighbors. Located in central New Jersey, we enjoy a suburban-rural setting that offers accessibility to both New York City and Philadelphia, while being just 30 minutes from the Jersey Shore.

With a passion for evangelism and world missions, we are seeking to grow our ministry to families with children—seeking to nurture the next generation and serve our community in meaningful ways. God has graciously provided us with a fully paid-for building on 12 acres of property, creating opportunities to expand our mission with a strong foundation.

As we celebrate our 40-year anniversary, we remain deeply committed to our doctrinal beliefs, subscribing to the EFCA Statement of Faith as well as historical creeds, and confessions and catechisms in the Reformed tradition. With around 25 members and 40 regular attenders, we are seeking a candidate who embraces our vision and can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures—helping us move forward in faith, unity and outreach