Lead Pastor - Sent Fellowship

Lead Pastor - Sent Life Fellowship

Pastor Job Description – Sent Life Fellowship – Lead Pastor Opportunity – Sent Life Fellowship, Vernal, Utah.

Sent Life Fellowship, a non‑denominational, elder‑led Christian church located in the heart of Vernal, Utah, seeks a Lead Pastor deeply committed to the Word of God, passionate about discipleship, and ready to shepherd our vibrant and growing congregation.

Sent Life Fellowship exists to glorify God by making disciples who are sent to live out the gospel in the Uintah Basin and beyond. We are a community built on strong biblical teaching, servant‑hearted, and steadfastly living a life of prayer. As a nondenominational church, we hold firmly to foundational Christian beliefs and wish our church to grow spiritually, not just in numbers.

We are sent by God to lovingly serve the lost and disciple the found.

Sent Life aims to equip obedient disciples of all ages to grow each day and share His love through service.

Spiritual Leadership & Teaching

• Preach a minimum of three out of four Sundays per month.
• Lead with a strong foundation in biblical truth and doctrine.
• Foster a culture of discipleship within the church body.
• Be growth‑minded—spiritually, personally, and within the church community.
• Promote and model a lifestyle of personal devotion, prayer, and integrity.

Pastoral Care

• Officiate weddings and funerals as needed.
• Provide biblical counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
• Shepherd the congregation with compassion, wisdom, and humility.
• Be available and approachable for pastoral support and presence in times of need.

Youth & Family Ministry

• Take active leadership or oversight in youth ministry.
• Mentor and support young families and the next generation.
• Encourage family involvement in the life and mission of the church.

Community & Congregational Engagement

• Build personal connections with church members and visitors.
• Be hospitable and involved in the local Vernal community.
• Participate in outreach efforts and represent Sent Life well in public.

Leadership & Development

• Cares for and encourages all generations represented in our congregation.
• Work alongside elders and ministry leaders in vision casting and implementation.
• Participate in or pursue continuing education (conferences, courses, study, etc.).
• Encourage and support leadership development within the church.

Service & Stewardship

• Demonstrate a heart for serving others, both within and outside the church.
• Be a faithful steward of church resources—financial, relational, and spiritual.
• Encourage a culture of generosity, mission, and accountability.

• Education:
  
  A 4‑year seminary degree and/or comparable ministry experience (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated leadership in roles such as elder, associate pastor, or interim pastor.
• Leadership:
  Capable of taking spiritual and administrative responsibility for the entire congregation.

If you feel called to lead and love the Sent Life Fellowship family, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Join us in living the Sent Life—where faith, discipleship, and mission intersect to impact the world for Christ.