Pastor

Senior Pastor – Port Community Church, Port Republic, New Jersey Overview

Port Community Church, located in the heart of Port Republic, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead its congregation with spiritual guidance, vision, and care. Founded with a rich history of faith and community engagement, the church is poised for its next chapter of growth and ministry. We are prayerfully searching for a pastor who aligns with our mission to foster a loving, biblically grounded community.

The Senior Pastor will serve as the spiritual leader of Port Community Church, guiding the congregation of 100-120 worshiping on Sunday morning with a deep commitment to biblical teaching and pastoral care. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships, lead diverse ministries, and inspire a congregation eager for continued spiritual development. The ideal candidate will embrace the unique culture of Port Republic and contribute to the church's legacy of faith.

• Spiritual Leadership: A man called to preach, with a proven track record of delivering sermons rooted in the Bible, filled with the fruit of the Spirit, and reflecting a love for God, children, and music.
• Character and Qualities:
  Must be friendly, approachable, sincere, trustworthy, kind, humble, and possess a good sense of humor. A strong marriage and good family life are highly valued.
• Experience:
  
  Preference for someone with leadership experience, ideally with significant pastoral experience. Familiarity with Port Republic's community is a plus.

• Preaching and Teaching:
  Deliver biblically sound sermons weekly and lead the church in prayer ministries.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide counseling to families, visit the sick/hospital calls, and build relationships to know the congregation's individuals and personalities.
• Community Engagement:
  Serve the community as a whole, encouraging and maintaining young families, and fostering outreach and evangelism.
• Leadership:
  Oversee church operations with strong organizational skills, although leading church meetings is less emphasized.

• Following a well‑loved previous pastor who is retiring out of state, requiring sensitivity to the congregation's emotional transition.
• The church wishes for the pastor to focus the first year on preaching Biblical messages, getting to know the congregation deeply, memorizing names, and establishing yourself and your family in the community.
• Encouraging and maintaining young families and community‑wide service.

Port Community Church is a welcoming congregation with a diverse membership seeking a pastor who will uphold biblical values while addressing growth areas. The church values monthly communion, follow‑up with new members, and enhancing children’s ministry and young family programs. With a commitment to its community, the church offers a supportive environment for a pastor willing to invest long term. Pastors generally stay ten or more years at the church.

Port Republic is a charming small town nestled in Atlantic County, New Jersey, known for its serene environment and rich historical heritage. With a population of approximately 1,100 residents, this quaint community offers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from the bustling Atlantic City, yet retains a rural, family‑friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1695 and incorporated in 1905, Port Republic boasts a legacy tied to the American Revolution, early shipbuilding and farming roots, with landmarks like the historic Mullica River adding to its scenic appeal.

Port Republic is ideal for those seeking a tight‑knit community with a low crime rate and a slower pace of life. The town features well‑maintained parks, such as the Port Republic Wildlife Management Area, perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and bird watching. The Harry Bowen Community Complex directly across the street from the church offers a baseball field, shelter houses, gazebos near the water, boat launch, fishing, swimming beach, ice skating pond, playground, pickleball, tennis, basketball, and waterside walking trails.

This area is also favored by cyclists and is the home to the Jersey Genesis Triathlon. Each June the city celebrates "Port Day" with food, music, activities, and culminating fireworks over the water. Its proximity to the Jersey Shore provides easy access to world‑class beaches and shore towns including Ocean City (30 minutes away), while local schools and a supportive community foster a safe and welcoming environment.

Nearby Pilgrim Academy and Atlantic Christian provide K‑12 Christian education opportunities.

The town's family‑oriented culture is evident in its emphasis on community values, as reflected in the preferences of Port Community Church congregants who prioritize pastors with strong family life and child‑friendly attitudes.