Lead Pastor

Under the general direction of the council and express direction of the elders, the lead pastor provides spiritual and organizational leadership. The lead pastor serves as teacher and vision leader for the congregation as we seek to fulfill our mission of “Developing authentic relationships with Jesus Christ.” The lead pastor serves as head of the staff, building a strong leadership team, and holds a central position on the board of elders.

The Lead Pastor’s

Responsibilities Include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preaching and Teaching:
  Studies the Word and engages in prayer on behalf of God’s people. Is the primary teaching voice in Sunday worship services. Inspires a passionate Christ-following within the congregation. Leads a comprehensive plan for discipleship in the congregation.
• Vision and Strategic Leadership:
  With the Council, develops, promotes, and protects Community’s vision and sees that it becomes a reality. Serves as coordinator and communicator to cast approved vision, and effectively rally the congregation around said vision. Continuously inspires movement towards Community’s approved vision to ensure its contemporary relevance.
• Pastoral Care:
  Partners with the council to ensure pastoral care for hospital visitation, emergency pastoral needs, premarital counseling, weddings, funerals, etc.
• Staff Supervision and Administration:
  Serves as head of staff, meets with staff individually, and coordinates weekly staff meetings. Builds a strong leadership team of both employed staff and volunteers. Provides accountability through performance reviews and addressing performance gaps.
• Missional Leadership:
  Inspires and models a deep commitment to reach and serve the greater Roselawn community and Newton County so many will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Champions local and regional ministry partnerships.
• Denominational and Community Connector:
  Stays connected with Christian ministries and community agencies within and outside of CCRC as part of a broader impact in the Church of Jesus Christ.

What You Bring:

• Education & Experience:
  
  Four-year degree preferably from a Christian college, completion of a seminary program officially recognized by the Christian Reformed Church, documented continuing education, preferred, an internship at a reformed church, preferred.
• Position
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, Personal Characteristics & Qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness, ability and desire to work with people from a variety of social, educational and financial backgrounds
• Practiced oratory skills and pulpit mannerisms preaching the Word
• Ability to vision-cast
• Developmental and organizational skills to assist in bringing our church ministries to an even greater level of success than they already enjoy
• Commanding knowledge of the Bible
• Ability to communicate his faith to others
• Ability to give wise counsel and/or seek wise counsel when appropriate

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Very strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ that cannot be contained
• Passion for the gospel that drives every portion of life and work
• Love for people and a desire to bring them to an ever stronger relationship with Jesus Christ
• Eagerness to bring that gospel to all in our community
• Belief that all preaching must be founded on God’s Holy Word
• The belief that the Bible as the Word of God is first in priority and authority
• Acknowledgement that salvation is through God’s never-ending grace
• Readiness and willingness to extend God’s invitation to salvation whenever appropriate

Community Church Roselawn is a place where the message of salvation becomes visible. We approach the Gospel with a contemporary style, yet our message is traditional. A core of families from the original church planters has grown to include traditional believers drawn to the excitement for outreach. This group welcomes the unchurched and the disenfranchised who in turn gather their friends and families.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.