Senior Pastor - Salem Church of Darmstadt (Darmstadt, IN)

LancasterSearch•Darmstadt, IN

8d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Church of Darmstadt is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to serve as the primary spiritual leader, preacher, and shepherd of our church family. We are a stable, multi-generational congregation of approximately 300 members, gathering for two Sunday services with an active online presence. After 27 years of faithful ministry, our current pastor is retiring. We are prayerfully seeking a long-term leader who will honor our traditional Christian roots while guiding thoughtful, steady growth and community engagement. Our congregation reflects a blend of long-standing senior members and younger families. We value biblical preaching, relational leadership, doctrinal faithfulness, and a spirit of unity. We are financially stable and hopeful about the future, while recognizing the importance of wise, patient leadership during this transition. In the first year, we hope our next pastor will focus on building relationships, understanding our church culture, strengthening preaching ministry, and discerning together a path toward healthy and sustainable growth.

Requirements

A theological degree from an accredited institution or seminary.
Alignment with Evangelical and Reformed theology.
Demonstrated experience in preaching and leadership.
Personal integrity consistent with biblical leadership qualifications (1Timothy 3; Titus 1.)

Responsibilities

Deliver biblically grounded sermons (30-45 minutes) each Sunday for two services (8:00 am and 10:00 am; streaming supported.)
Lead Bible studies and teach confirmation classes.
Administer baptisms (including infant baptism) and he sacraments consistent with our theology.
Provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and support to members.
Conduct weddings and funerals.
Equip and oversee a volunteer care team.
Provide premarital counseling and spiritual guidance, collaborating with referral resources when specialized care is needed.
Provide Christ-centered leadership in partnership with the Church Council.
Guard and teach sound biblical doctrine.
Equip and empower lay leaders for ministry.
Help discern and articulate a long-term vision for congregational health and growth.
Build relationships within the Darmstadt and greater Evansville community.
Encourage outreach initiatives that reflect the gospel in practical ways.
Support and communicate regularly with church-sponsored missionaries.
Work collaboratively with the worship team to ensure music and liturgy reflect our theological convictions while remaining accessible.
Meet with prospective members and guide new member integration.
Support streaming and technical aspects of worship in coordination with volunteers.