Senior Pastor - Union Ridge Church (Burlington, NC)
About The Position
Union Ridge Church in Burlington, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Pastor. The church is a well-established and welcoming congregation with more than 210 years of faithful ministry, located in a peaceful rural setting about 10 miles from Burlington and 30 miles from Greensboro. The church’s previous pastor retired in April 2026 after 18 years of service, and the congregation is prayerfully seeking the next spiritual leader to guide Union Ridge into its next chapter of ministry and growth. Union Ridge is a non-denominational congregation of approximately 300 members with an average weekly attendance of about 140. It welcomes all who seek God’s guidance and desire to grow in the Christian faith, and it recognizes both infant and believer’s baptism. The church has women serving on its Deacon Board. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and inspiring spiritual leader who is deeply committed to biblical teaching, pastoral care, and the ongoing growth of the church. He will be welcoming and supportive of families and individuals from diverse backgrounds and will lead with humility, faith, vision, and an unwavering love for the Lord. The church is hoping to find a candidate within roughly 300 miles of Burlington, preferably in NC, SC, VA, WV, GA, TN, or possibly KY.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in a religion-related field.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Senior Pastor or in a comparable religious leadership role.
- Strong ability to teach the Word of God in a clear, relatable, and engaging manner.
- A heart for ministry, service, and building meaningful relationships within the church and community.
- The ability to multi-task and to lead with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- A life that portrays the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in theology or divinity studies is preferred (or willingness to work toward one); seminary graduation is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the theological and spiritual head of the church.
- Prepare and deliver meaningful, biblically based sermons for weekly worship services.
- Work with the Music Director so music is appropriate and thematic to the sermon, and support a worship environment that honors both traditional and contemporary music styles.
- Prepare visual aids (slides/videos) for worship and coordinate them with the sound/audio technician.
- Administer the sacraments, including Holy Communion.
- Ensure the pulpit is filled by a guest speaker in case of absence.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, baby dedications, and baptisms for church members as requested.
- Provide pastoral counseling by appointment, in the office and at private residences or other agreed locations, and lead grief counseling sessions.
- Visit those who are hospitalized, home-bound, ill, or elderly, administering Communion as the pastor deems necessary.
- Be available for scriptural interpretation and discussion with church members.
- Serve on both the Deacon Board and the Official Board, attending meetings and participating in discussions and decisions.
- Submit a quarterly report to both boards (marriages, deaths, baptisms, and changes in membership).
- Serve as an ex officio member and resource for every committee, offering guidance and encouragement without doing the committees’ work for them.
- Teach or facilitate classes using his gifts and knowledge (Bible studies, book studies, etc.) and be actively engaged in children’s programs and the faith development of all generations.
- Develop program ministries based on personal gifts.
- Be visible in the community for evangelistic and outreach opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
