Lead Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries • Newton, NJ

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About The Position

Christ Community Church in Newton, New Jersey, is seeking a Lead Pastor to guide its established congregation into a new season of spiritual growth and community impact. The church seeks a visionary shepherd, dedicated communicator, and relational leader who embodies its vision: “in Christ, we are loved, healed, and sent to serve others.” The pastor will bring a church-planting mindset, invite people to experience the fullness of Christ, and build on the church’s 40-year history.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The Lead Pastor serves as the primary shepherd and communicator of the church, leads the Governance Authority, and provides spiritual leadership and oversight across the church’s ministries. The position is accountable to the CCC Governance Authority and the District Superintendent of the Metro District of the C&MA.

Requirements

• Be licensed and ordained with the C&MA, or eligible for sustaining ordination with completion within six months.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least three years of vocational church ministry experience.
• Deep reverence for the calling to the office and ministry of a pastor.
• Gift and passion for engaging people who do not yet know Jesus, with personal involvement in outreach, evangelism, and discipleship.
• Gift and passion for equipping others and mobilizing the congregation for ministry.
• Passion for and knowledge of deep, theologically and biblically sound doctrine, with the ability to adapt to the audience’s maturity and needs.
• Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance is required.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• In concert with the Governance Authority, evaluate and steward the church’s vision, mission, values, and overall direction.
• Embody and champion the church’s vision within the congregation and community, exemplifying spiritual depth, emotional intelligence, and relational engagement.
• Lead the Governance Authority, which oversees the spiritual and lay/secular aspects of the church, including legal, financial, property, and strategic matters.
• Serve as the primary communicator, preaching at least 40 times annually and providing leadership and oversight for the pulpit and teaching ministries to ensure alignment with the church’s vision.
• Serve as Ex Officio in every ministry, including outreach, evangelism, discipleship, and equipping for ministry.
• Ensure a strategic plan, calendar, and goals are in place to advance the church’s vision.
• As the primary shepherd, ensure the congregation is mobilized to care for one another.
• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Health care benefits, to be navigated through the State of New Jersey.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Retirement and disability insurance, negotiable.
• As licensed clergy, the ability to designate a portion of salary as a housing allowance.
• Other job-related expenses, such as auto allowances and continuing education, may be provided.
• Bi-vocational arrangement may be negotiated to advance the church’s vision and address familial needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior