Senior Pastor - Grace Church of Harmony; Harmony, PA

Grace Church of Harmony (Harmony, PA) Senior Pastor

Grace Church of Harmony (Size 300) (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. Nestled in the charming and historic town of Harmony, Pennsylvania – just 30 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh – Grace Church of Harmony is a Christ-centered, independent church family seeking a Senior Pastor who is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word and shepherding His people. As Harmony continues to grow in population and vibrancy, our church remains committed to faithfully engaging the community with the unchanging truth of the Gospel.

Our congregation is dedicated to growing in spiritual maturity, reaching our neighbors and the nations with the Gospel, and cultivating authentic community grounded in prayer and worship. While committed to our core principles, we welcome your ideas for worship, discipleship, and evangelism. We offer a unique opportunity to serve in a small-town setting with a bigheart for missions – complete with housing located right in the heart of Harmony, just steps from our church.

If you feel called to lead a body of believers eager to grow and serve under faithful, biblical leadership, we invite you to explore this calling with us.

As we prayerfully seek the man God has already chosen to serve as the next Senior Pastor of Grace Church of Harmony, the Pastoral Search Committee desires a man who reflects the following indicators. We recognize these are indicators, not rigid requirements, and that no one man will embody them all perfectly. Where indicators are not fully met, we are open to conversation, trusting that God’s call and equipping are paramount.

While no believer is fully perfected in this life, we seek a man who is actively living for Christ and continually growing in the pursuit of these qualities listed below.

• Pursues ongoing spiritual, theological, and personal development
• Maintains a teachable spirit and desire for growth
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning that inspires and equips the congregation to grow in their own faith and understanding of God’s Word
• A Master of Divinity (M.Div), Master of Theology (Th.M), or Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M) is strongly preferred; other equivalent theological degrees may also be considered.
• At least five years of expository preaching and pastoral ministry experience is strongly preferred

• Affirms the Grace Church of Harmony doctrinal statement
• Commits to sound biblical doctrine and the sufficiency of Scripture
• Maintains core theological positions, while being able to winsomely, and with charity, agree to disagree with non-essential theological preferences

• Has a passion for preaching and teaching that is Biblically grounded and centered (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Titus 1:9)
• Preaching and teaching are expository and exegetical, focused upon and led by the accurate interpretation of the Biblical text
• Teaching is based solely on sound doctrine and not driven by popular or cultural influences, trends, or traditions
• Recognizes the power of the Holy Spirit to work through God’s Word
• Preaches the gospel to Christians (not just non-believers)

• Demonstrates Christ-like servant leadership (Philippians
  2)
• Ministers with joy and gratitude, even in challenging seasons
• Leads without self-promotion, seeking God’s glory above personal recognition
• Keeps Christ central in teaching, preaching, and ministry priorities
• Works to build harmony in the body of Christ, uniting people around the gospel
• Shows genuine humility and compassion, putting the needs of others first
• Has a shepherd’s heart, willing to know and care for the GCOH flock

• Eager to shepherd God’s people with care and diligence (1 Peter 5:1‑3)
• Willingness to identify and champion a clear vision for the church
• Guides by example, modeling humility
• Cares for the congregation as God’s own people, not merely as an organization
• Leads with integrity, avoiding self‑interest, financial greed, or personal agenda
• Lives in a way that…