Lead Pastor

Overview

Job Title: Lead Pastor |
Location: Pleasant Chapel Community Church, Roanoke, IN |
Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 pending experience |
Job Type: Full Time

The focus and intention of what we do is to worship and praise God. We come to hear and learn about Him from the Bible, sing about Him and to Him in music, and enjoy the rich fellowship of other followers as we journey together. Pleasant Chapel Community Church is people who are finding repurposed life in following Jesus Christ. We are responding to His forgiveness, mercy, and grace as we work to fulfill His command to build His kingdom by making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Pleasant Chapel Community Church seeks to provide a place where all are welcome to connect with God by exploring faith and growing in our relationship with Jesus. We provide opportunities for people to worship and be in fellowship with other followers, support one another in life, help those in our communities who are in need, and share the Good News of Jesus with others.

Pleasant Chapel is a small rural church with a wonderful legacy. Established in 1844, with the current structure built in 1910, Pleasant Chapel became independent and non-denominational in 2021. Pleasant Chapel has an average weekly attendance of 50. See our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for bylaws and doctrinal statement.

We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Pastor to lead our congregation. We seek a Pastor who puts Jesus first in personal and ministry life. To align with our vision and ministry plan, we need an emotionally mature leader who has experience in small group ministry and can equip others with discipleship and evangelism skills. The Pastor needs to be Holy Spirit driven, creative, willing to take appropriate risk, compassionate, and be a strong communicator with verified proficiency in pastoral leadership.

The ideal candidate will provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight. This role requires a deep commitment to our church’s mission, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and engage our community.

• Preaching/Teaching/Worship:
  Provide applicable preaching of God’s word ensuring adherence to Biblical truths and Pleasant Chapel’s bylaws and beliefs.
• Plan cohesive worship services which include music, liturgy, Bible reading, and prayer.
• Be responsible for prayer, preaching, and administration of the sacraments during the church service.
• Lead and promote spiritual formation within the church.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide pastoral care for the sick, elderly, and suffering in partnership with other members.
• Be available and accessible to members of and outside of the congregation through the use of the church office, appointments, and visitation.
• Conduct funerals, premarital counseling, weddings, and baptisms, and provide related pastoral care in collaboration with other members of the church.
• Offer prayer, comfort, and counseling to people who face crises or difficult circumstances.
• Administration and Leadership:
  Articulate and promote the vision and mission of the church to the congregation and community.
• Provide assistance and insight to ministry teams.
• Encourage community within the church.
• Encourage members to use their gifts to serve the church and help others grow in faith.

• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to living out Christian values in accordance with the doctrine and bylaws of Pleasant Chapel Community Church.
• A formal education in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministry required.
• Pastoral or Christian Ministry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to pastoral care.
• Ability to work collaboratively and gratefully with church staff and volunteers.
• Must be theologically sound and in agreement with the beliefs of the church as found in Articles 1-4 in the bylaws and will teach, preach, and act in manners that reflect those beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, along with a cover letter expressing how you believe your gifts and strengths align with our mission and vision, and references to  by September 30, 2026. Please include “Lead Pastor Application” in the subject line.

Pleasant Chapel Community Church
880 E 1100 N Roanoke, IN 46783

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