Senior Pastor - Community Bible Church, Palmyra PA

LancasterSearch•Palmyra, PA

7d•$78,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Bible Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to serve as the spiritual leader of the church. This role is responsible for spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and overall administration in accordance with the church's by-laws. The Senior Pastor's primary goal is to lead members and attendees to a closer and deeper relationship with God through effective preaching, strong leadership, and a passion for guiding the congregation in spiritual growth. The ideal candidate will conform to the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4.

Requirements

Demonstrates a mature, vibrant relationship with Christ, through a life of humility, integrity, and prayer.
Approachable and committed to seeking biblical solutions to problems that arise with staff, members, and attendees.
In agreement and supports Community Bible Church’s Statement of Faith and Constitution.
Actively builds relationships with lay leadership, staff, and church members to disciple, equip, support, and encourage them in their faith.
Displays a servant-hearted and teachable spirit, following through on reasonable expectations presented to him.
Articulates a collaborative vision for Community Bible Church to include most importantly Leadership Development.
Exhibits a heart for pastoral care and the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic support to congregation members in times of need.
Master’s degree in Divinity
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pastor.
Relational and personable, loves to be with people.
Humble
Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
Leads well without being overbearing
Master’s degree, preferably a Master of Divinity, from an accredited evangelical seminary.
Five or more years of experience in pastoral ministry in a role that involved preaching and supervision of staff.
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a consistent spiritual walk.
Meets the biblical qualifications for Elders (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9).
Willing to participate in educational and enrichment opportunities.
Citizen of the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, expository preaching of Bible-based sermons each week.
Lead regular teaching opportunities such as Bible studies and classes.
Ensure doctrinal integrity in all church teaching and content.
Collaborate with ministerial staff and worship teams to coordinate a cohesive and spiritually meaningful weekly worship service.
Prepare Bible studies and teachings that are biblically sound and relevant to the congregation.
Develop, execute, and communicate the church’s mission and vision by aligning ministerial activities with the church’s overall goals for spiritual and physical growth.
Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to congregation members, in collaboration with ministerial staff and lay leadership.
Actively participate in visitation to members in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences.
Offer support and prayer during visits to provide comfort and spiritual care.
Assist those in need of special counseling outside of his own ability, making sure they will be lovingly provided for.
Officiate significant church events, weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
Promote and foster a sense of community within the congregation and encourage outreach efforts to the wider community.
Address difficult issues and conflict in a timely manner, taking the risks necessary to provide healing through healthy church relationship and communication.
Oversee and coordinate ministerial staff, including pastors and associate pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff.
Meet with the church diaconate and lay leadership regularly.
Regularly attend staff and committee meetings.
Collaborate with lay leadership to manage church budget and financial resources.
Ensure compliance with Church policies and procedures.
Moderate Church Business Meetings and the Elders/Church Board.
Mentor both the Elders and others toward the gospel ministry.