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.

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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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Stays abreast of leadership learning through reading, conferences, and peer conversations.

Helps facilitate the larger work of the full leadership team (elders, deacons, volunteers, and staff).

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.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position serves as head of full-time and part-time staff.
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What You Bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

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

Experience in a community outreach-oriented church

Experience in restoring those who have drifted away back into a relationship with Jesus Christ

Experience in introducing those who are searching and hurting to Jesus Christ

Experience in maintaining an appropriate balance of community outreach and the nurture and discipleship of Community Church attendees as they continue their spiritual growth

Fulfillment of the synodical regulations required of ordained pastors seeking a call to a Christian Reformed Church

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…