Elder

Detailed Job Description for Teaching Pastor at Faith Community Church

• The purpose of FCC is to worship God, to build up believers and to present the gospel

• Friendly welcoming congregation with mixed ages
• Known for our excellence in expository preaching, missions support, emphasis on evangelism and excitement for learning and applying God’s word.
• Offering midweek Bible study, women’s Bible study, midweek men’s prayer meeting, and a midweek children’s program
• An elder led church that seeks to live as a small part of the larger body of Christ
• A non-denominational baptistic Bible church
• Smaller congregation of around 40-45 attendance of both old and young located in Aurora, a rural community in central Nebraska
• The church is currently debt free with over 20% of annual budget going to missions

• To serve as the lead primary teaching pastor, and joint shepherd along with the elders for the spiritual care of FCC.
• This is a full-time or bi-vocational position that is open as early as spring 2026.

• Preaching and teaching the Word
  • Develop and deliver expository sermons weekly on Sunday mornings (verse by verse exposition and exhortation)
  • Develop discussion guide for adult Sunday school (meets after service)
  • Teach a midweek Bible study
  • Provide teaching and training to equip the body for edification and service
  • A heart for evangelism and commitment to discipleship
  • As an elder working together with the other elders in developing and implementing a vision and direction for the church
• Shepherd
  • Personal visits
  • Phone calls
  • Caring for the sick as well as needs of the body
  • Biblical/spiritual counsel and encouragement
  • Weddings w/premarital counseling
  • Funerals
  • Give spiritual and Biblical guidance for church board
  • Continue to grow a culture of love and trust for the body
• Outreach
  • Develop outreach opportunities
  • Encourage and model evangelism and hospitality
  • Wednesday night children’s ministry

• Character
  • Demonstrated life of Christ‑like character, humility, and dependence on God.
  • Mature man whose character and life conforms to the Biblical qualifications of an elder found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
  • Exemplary marriage (if applicable)
• Calling
  • A clear calling to a pastoral ministry
  • Clear Biblical philosophy of ministry related to preaching/teaching and shepherding in Christ’s Church.
  • A passion for teaching the Word of God and to see future generations of leaders and families thrive spiritually in Christ.
• Gifts (Skills & Abilities)
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Demonstrated heart for outreach and evangelism
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Teaching gift
  • Having a solid Biblical foundation and a growing Biblical knowledge in spiritual maturity

• Protestant (5 Solas of the Reformation)
• Dispensationalist, Pre-Millennial
• Cessationist
• Complementarian
• Historical-Literal-Grammatical Hermeneutics
• Eldership Led
• Literal 7-Day (24 hour) Creation
• Believer’s Baptism by Immersion

• Salary compensation package includes pay, vacation and flexible benefits and allocations based on the needs of the individual.