Senior Pastor Upper Room Bible Church Paxton, IL, Preaching​/Senior

Church Overview

• Non-denominational, evangelistic, independent, Bible-believing church (120-150 attendance)
• Devoted to Teaching, Fellowship, Communion and Prayer (Acts 2:42)
• Address: 455 W Orleans, Paxton, IL 60957
• Website:
  Upperroombible.org (Statement of Faith)

Position Title:

Pastor (Senior Pastor)

Organization:
Upper Room Bible Church, Paxton, IL, United States of America.

Reporting Relationships:
The church is governed by elders. The pastor is a voting member of the elder board, reports to the board, and supervises any paid staff.

• 1. Oversee Ministry Programming
  • The pastor is the primary teacher who delivers expository sermons for Sunday worship.
  • Oversee the worship ministry in conjunction with our worship leader/pastor.
• 2. Pastoral Care
  • Provide direct spiritual counsel and biblical guidance to individuals, couples, and families within the congregation.
  • Participate with Elders in the visitation of the sick, hospitalized, homebound, and grieving members.
  • Perform Baptisms and officiate weddings/funerals.
• 3. Vision and Strategy
  • Exhibit vision while working closely with Elders, staff, and key volunteers to form strategic plans for the mission of the church.
  • Communicate and promote these plans to the congregation through preaching and teaching with a call to action to encourage individual participation within the body.
  • Mentor and equip leaders to carry forward the vision and strategy of URBC.
• 4. Administration
  • Oversee day-to-day church operations.
  • Supervise any paid staff.
  • In collaboration with treasurer and leadership boards, manage budget, facilities, procedures, and policies.

• Meets qualifications outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Demonstrates a mature, growing relationship with Christ, evidenced by consistent devotional life, prayer, and obedience to scripture.
• Holds to the church’s statement of faith/doctrine and is committed to sound biblical teaching.
• Has a proven pastoral/ministry known for building and fostering healthy relationships within the church.
• Exhibits servant leadership, humility, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrates approachability and strong interpersonal skills necessary to foster unity within the body.
• Must hold American citizenship.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years serving as Pastor or Associate Pastor or other related ministry within a local church.

Education:

Formal education with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion in theology, pastoral studies, pastoral ministry, or related field from a college, university, or seminary.

Salary Package:

$65,000, 4 weeks PTO (includes 4 Sundays); relocation expense allowance. Starting date any time after July 31, 2026.

• Send resume including schools attended and degrees/certificates attained.
• Include a list of ministries served with beginning and ending dates.
• Provide contact information for three professional references.
• Include a written personal testimony and a brief introduction of your family.
• Statement of your philosophy on pastoring a church (maximum of 3 pages).
• Provide a means of viewing at least two examples of your teaching.

Interested applicants should send the above items to pastor search. We anticipate a reply within 2 weeks of receipt.