Pastor

Job Description for Pastor of Cornerstone Community Protestant Church

We are seeking a full-time Pastor for an independent, non-denominational church committed to biblical faith, relational discipleship, and community outreach. The Pastor will lead spiritual direction, preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and day-to-day ministry operations, partnering with lay leaders and volunteers to grow the congregation and serve the local community.

• Preaching and Teaching
• Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, engaging weekly sermons and occasional series for all ages.
• Lead Bible studies, discipleship classes, and theological teaching for small groups and ministry teams.
• Spiritual Leadership and Vision
• Articulate, model, and help implement the church’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Discern spiritual direction through prayer, Scripture, and collaborative input from leadership.
• Pastoral Care and Counseling
• Provide pastoral care including visitation, counseling, crisis support, and sacramental ministry (as appropriate).
• Equip and mobilize a pastoral care team of volunteers.
• Leadership Development and Staff Oversight
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders; foster a healthy team culture.
• Attendandparticipatein regular staff and leadership meetings; develop ministry goals and annual plans.
• Worship and Program Oversight
• More detail will be provided to candidate.

• Personal and Spiritual Character
• Christianmaturitywith a strong personal devotional life and evidence of a pastoral calling.
• Demonstrates integrity, humility, compassion, and a servant‑leader posture.
• Education and Experience
• Minimum:
  Bible/theology coursework or equivalent ministry training.
• Preferred:
  Degree in theology, ministry, divinity, or related field and 3+ years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience, though emerging pastors with strongdemonstratedgifting will be considered.
• Careful study of biblical text andstrong communication skills for preaching and teaching.
• Experience in pastoral care, leadership development, and volunteer mobilization.
• Basic administrative competency and ability to work with boards/committees.

• Leadership and Vision Casting: ability to inspire, cast direction, and shepherd congregational life.
• Relational Ministry: strong interpersonal skills across ages and life stages.
• Team Building and Delegation: develop leaders, delegate effectively, and cultivate healthy staff dynamics.
• Cultural Relevance: communicate the gospel clearly to people outside the church whileremainingfaithful to Scripture.
• Conflict Resolution: navigate congregational conflict constructively and biblically.

Our pastor recently resigned after sustaining major injuries in a fall. We are a large church with a small congregation. This is an excellent opportunity for a pastor looking to be involved in a great rural community.