Local Lead Pastor NGC: Westside

Northwest Gospel Church•Felida, WA

15d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Local Lead Pastor at NGC: Westside serves the local church through three primary functions: preaching and teaching, leading vision and mission, and oversight and development of the local leadership team, embodying the call of a pastor in all he does. This pastor must exhibit a clear calling to pulpit ministry, manifested in a track record of excellence, fruitfulness, and consistent development in weekly Christ-centered expositional preaching. The Local Lead Pastor carries the charge of casting vision for Westside and leading its elders and staff to run after it. As a member of the NGC Directional Lead Team, he both shapes the broader culture and DNA of Northwest Gospel Church and is responsible for cascading that DNA faithfully to the Westside congregation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Multiple years of experience in regular pulpit ministry
Demonstrated experience in personnel oversight or team leadership
Strong familiarity with the NGC elder training processes, or the capacity to learn them quickly
Clear understanding of and commitment to the doctrine, DNA, and vision of Northwest Gospel Church
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relational skills
Technically proficient in tools and platforms required for leading and developing people in ministry
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
Must meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
A mature follower of Jesus with a demonstrated commitment to personal spiritual growth
Humble, teachable, and able to work collaboratively with other leaders
Strong shepherd’s heart with a genuine passion for caring for people and equipping them for ministry
Become a member at Westside regularly attending while embracing the mission and vision of NGC.
Thrives in a high-paced, dynamic environment with adaptability and resilience.
Effectively manages multiple priorities with strong problem-solving instincts,
Detail oriented with high standards of excellence, accuracy and timeliness
Professional in appearance and communication
Maintain confidentiality with regard to office and church information
Teachable and eager to learn
A servant’s heart
Relates well with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings
Manage and diffuse difficult situations with composure and professionalism
Comfortable and growing in IT skills including Microsoft Office, Google suite, Planning Center and other platforms

Nice To Haves

graduate-level theological education preferred

Responsibilities

Being a man of prayer and humility, filled with the Spirit and saturated in God’s Word
Shepherding those within his charge through knowing, leading, feeding, caring for, and protecting the church
Exemplifying the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-5 as an example to the flock
Prioritizing his marriage and family as his primary ministry
Maintaining a shepherding list within the Westside congregation, ensuring meaningful and consistent pastoral care
Studying God’s Word with focus and humility, consistently growing theologically
Handling God’s Word with precision and integrity, preaching Christ from all of Scripture
Preaching regularly at Westside, modeling expositional, book-by-book preaching consistent with NGC’s teaching vision
Participating in the NGC-wide teaching team, contributing to shared sermon series planning across all five local churches
Identifying and developing preachers and teachers within the Westside congregation, equipping them to share the teaching load over time
Guarding the gate as it relates to the Sunday morning pulpit
Serving on the NGC Directional Lead Team, contributing Westside’s unique perspective to the broader development of NGC’s shared vision
Contextualizing NGC’s global vision for the specific community, culture, and makeup of the Westside congregation
Cultivating a church planting culture at Westside by regularly casting the vision for planting and raising up potential plant team members from within the congregation
Communicating vision clearly and consistently to the Westside congregation and staff, keeping the church aligned with NGC’s missional direction
Overseeing the Local Elder Team (LET)
Managing the implementation of the elder training process
Equipping the LET with the annual vision and overall goals of the local church
Guarding the gate regarding the onboarding of men into the training process and through it to congregational affirmation
Providing vision to the team in their various responsibilities including deacon appointments, membership shepherding, and general local church oversight
Overseeing the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of Westside staff, in coordination with the Local Executive Pastor
Fostering a culture of mentorship and leadership development among both vocational and non-vocational leaders at Westside
Overseeing the local church budget — building it annually in collaboration with the CST finance team and ensuring faithful stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to the local church