Pastor: James River Community Church

Senior Pastor

Full-time position at James River Community Church.

Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership, vision, and shepherding for the congregation, helping the church faithfully live out its calling: devoted to one another in love, discipled by God’s Word, displaying Christ’s glory in all of life.

• Provide spiritual leadership, direction, and clarity rooted in Scripture and shaped by the church’s mission.
• Partner with the elders in shared oversight, fostering unity and faithfulness through humble, servant‑hearted leadership.
• Preach and teach the Word of God, serving alongside the elders, equipping the congregation for ministry, and representing the church within the local community.
• Faithfully proclaim and teach the Word of God through clear, expositional preaching.
• Nurture a culture of discipleship shaped by God’s Word, resulting in obedience, genuine community, and gospel witness.
• Shepherd the congregation with humility and compassion, cultivating authentic relationships within the church.

• Demonstrate a growing love for Christ and His church, striving to imitate Christ in character, conduct, and relationships.
• Meet the biblical qualifications for an elder as outlined in Scripture (1 Timothy 3:2–7; Titus 1:5–9) and embrace the pastoral calling described in 1 Peter 5.

A committed follower of Christ who demonstrates Christlike character, spiritual maturity, a teachable spirit, and a growing capacity to fulfill the pastoral responsibilities outlined above.

• Willingness to live under the spiritual oversight and accountability of the elders, willingly receiving counsel, encouragement, and correction.
• Agreement with JRCC’s Constitution, Statement of Faith, and Member Covenant.
• M.Div. or equivalent theological training preferred.
• Five or more years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience preferred.