Senior Pastor
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach
We are prayerfully seeking a humble, biblically grounded preaching pastor with exsperience (senior pastor).
We believe that finding the right Pastor is a prayerful journey of mutual discernment. To help you understand what to expect, please take time to review the information here.
The Opportunity:We are a long-standing, growing, rural southern Minnesota church with attendance over 100.
The Reason:Our departing Pastor retired early October 2026. Our Elder Team and guest speakers are preaching during the transition until a Pastor is hired.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver dynamic and relevant biblical preaching and teaching of God's Word and prayer
- Create an exciting and inviting atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth in Christ
- Provide spiritual and pastoral care (i.e., visitation ministry and/or counseling)
- Perform baptisms, funerals, and weddings
- Collaborate with elders to implement the vision of the church
- Equip and train believers in team leadership and ministry
- Engage in community activities
- Oversee paid staff and volunteers
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters of pastoral care and leadership
We are seeking a biblically grounded, preaching pastor and leader who models the heart of a servant-leader one who is humble, highly relational, and emotionally intelligent.
Theological Alignment:Rooted in the Restoration Movement and currently serving in a similar church context, aligned with our views that Scripture is the word of God, and we practice weekly communion and believers baptism.
Experience:10+ years of full-time ministry experience, including preaching and staff leadership, with a long runway of ministry ahead of you.
Character:Meets the biblical qualifications of an Elder outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus
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A proven track record of building healthy teams, collaborating with elders, and catalyzing evangelistic outreach.
Education:Bible college and/or seminary education is required (Restoration Movement affiliation preferred).
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