Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church Jacksonville, FL

We seek a pastor who loves Jesus deeply, teaches Scripture faithfully, and shepherds God’s people with humility, compassion, and clarity. This leader will help us grow spiritually, navigate change with grace, and engage our downtown community with purpose.

• Preaching & Worship Leadership
  • Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, thoughtful sermons.
  • Lead and coordinate weekly worship services and special services (Advent, Lent, funerals, weddings, etc.).
  • Collaborate with worship staff and volunteers to shape meaningful, Christ‑centered worship.
• Pastoral Care
  • Provide compassionate care to members through visits, counseling, prayer, and presence.
  • Support individuals and families during crises, illness, grief, and major life events.
  • Foster a culture of grace, reconciliation, and forward movement.
  • Help the church navigate change with wisdom, patience, and pastoral sensitivity.
  • Promote practices that strengthen community, belonging, and shared purpose
• Leadership & Vision
  • Guide the congregation in discerning and pursuing God’s vision for the church.
  • Lead with humility, collaboration, and openness to feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Work with Session, committees, and staff to set priorities and support healthy governance.

• Supervise and support church staff with clarity, encouragement, and accountability.
• Participate in budgeting, planning, and operational decision‑making.

• Caring and empathetic
• Strong pastoral care and shepherding instincts
• Gifted preacher who communicates biblical truth with clarity, depth, and relevance
• Collaborative leader who:
  • Navigates seasons of change with steadiness
  • Leads with transparency
  • Listens deeply
  • Acts with intention and purpose
• Humble in character and grounded in prayer
• Culturally aware, able to meet people where they are while moving them forward

• Rooted in Scripture and Reformed theology
• Thoughtful, well‑prepared, expository preaching
• Compassionate presence in times of need
• Ability to connect with youth, families, and retirees
• Mission‑focused and community‑minded
• Comfortable with technology and communication tools
  
  Financially and organizationally aware
• Appreciation for music in worship

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Biblical Studies from an accredited seminary
• 5 years experience working as a Senior or Associate Pastor, or in Ministry
• Agreement with ECO Essential Tenets and Polity
• Ordination in ECO denomination or meet the requirements to be ordained in ECO denomination