Lead Pastor

Lead the vision, teaching, and shepherding of the Westwood church family.

Position summary
The Lead Pastor is a spiritual leader, vision-caster, and shepherd of the congregation. They provide biblical preaching and teaching, oversee the spiritual health of the church, and lead the pastoral staff to equip the church in a team approach to ministry. The Lead Pastor works closely with the elders to advance the church's mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ locally and globally.

Primary responsibilities

Preaching & teaching (35%): primary preacher; lead and mentor a preaching team; oversee the preaching calendar.

Vision & spiritual leadership (20%): champion Westwood's mission, vision, and values; lead strategic planning with the elders.

Leadership development & staff oversight (20%): supervise pastoral and ministry staff; develop emerging leaders.

Shepherding & pastoral care (15%): equip elders and leaders in shepherding; provide pastoral and crisis care.

Governance & administration (10%): serve as ex officio elder; budgeting, policy, and denominational representation.

Qualifications

Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).

Graduate theological training preferred; significant pastoral ministry experience in a multi-staff environment.

Strong expository preaching, strategic and organizational leadership, team building.

Affirms the authority of Scripture, the MB Confession of Faith, and Westwood's mission, vision, values, and bylaws; credentialed or eligible with the BCMB Conference.

Compensation & benefits

Salary range $75,000-$90,000.

Health insurance and retirement benefits; ministry expense allowance.

Paid vacation and study leave; relocation assistance (if applicable).