General Information

Job Title:

Lead Pastor

Job Description:

Grace Covenant PCA, Williamsburg, VA

Lead Pastor Job Description – 2024

 

Character Requirements

  • A life and ministry demonstrated by the qualifications for elders listed in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
  • A life characterized by humility in keeping with 1 Peter 5:1-6 and Mark 10:44-45
  • An emphasis on someone who is accessible and welcoming
  • A man who is teachable and welcoming of feedback
  • A robust prayer life
  • A man who leads his family well

Worship

  • Plan and lead Sunday morning worship services and other services in collaboration with the Music Director
  • Oversee the ministry of the Preaching of the Word and the Sacraments
  • Oversee the preaching schedule to include any associate or assistant pastors and those invited to preach
  • Work with the Session to admit new members

Preaching and Teaching

  • Provide the majority of the preaching
  • Provide excellent preaching demonstrated by strong expository sermons. Sermons are desired to reflect strong Biblical knowledge with effective “real life” application and a strong focus on providing spiritual nourishment
  • Provide teaching to the congregation in one-on-one scenarios or group settings or through adult education on Sunday mornings

Discipleship/Leadership Development

  • Lead GCPC in a culture of discipleship, with the goal that everyone is being discipled, and making disciples
  • Guide children, youth, men, and women’s ministries working through respective staff

directors

  • Work with the Session to identify those in our congregation with leadership calling and gifts
  • In collaboration with the Session, oversee leadership training and development for church officers
  • Consistently communicate the church’s vision and mission to the leaders and the

congregation as agreed upon with the Session

Session

  • Work humbly with the Session as an equal co-laborer of the Gospel
  • Engage in spiritual relationships (mutual discipleship/ accountability) with fellow Elders
  • Ensure the delivery of ministry to the flock in collaboration with the associate pastor, given respective spheres of responsibility and shared authority, with mutual respect, support, and encouragement
  • Serve as Moderator of the Session, including setting the agenda, etc.
  • Receive from Session, and give back to Ruling Elders, feedback on performance in ministry in a spirit of mutual accountability

Diaconate

  • Support the Diaconate in their work and ministry
  • Continue to strengthen relationships with the Session and the Diaconate
  • Attend Deacon meetings when possible

Staff

  • Lead, mentor, and oversee spiritual development of the staff
  • Lead and participate in the professional development of Assistant Pastor(s) through

mentorship, development planning, and assignments

  • Lead staff meetings
  • Manage staff responsibilities
  • Work with Session to recommend roles and staff changes (hirings or firings)
  • Provide annual written performance reviews of staff

Pastoral Care

  • Provide regular shepherding and prayer to people in the congregation
  • With the Session, partake in intercessory prayer for the needs of the congregation

alongside associate/assistant pastor(s) and elders:

  • Counsel families and individuals in the church and refer people to professional counselors when needed
  • Contact potential members and inactive members inviting them to the church
  • Visit the sick
  • Provide premarital counseling
  • Officiate at weddings and funerals

Community/Evangelism/Missions

  • Support and strengthen our connection to William & Mary and the work of RUF there
  • Encourage a culture of reaching out to those who do not know Jesus
  • Emphasize the importance of global missions to the congregation
  • Actively support the Missions Committee in their work of supporting our global missionaries

Presbytery/General Assembly

  • Pledge to uphold the standards of the PCA and Book of Church Order (BCO)
  • Participate in the required meetings/duties/ ministries of Presbytery and General Assembly
  • Report to the Session about Presbytery and GA, and the congregation as needed

Position Qualifications:

Character Requirements

  • A life and ministry demonstrated by the qualifications for elders listed in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
  • A life characterized by humility in keeping with 1 Peter 5:1-6 and Mark 10:44-45
  • An emphasis on someone who is accessible and welcoming
  • A man who is teachable and welcoming of feedback
  • A robust prayer life
  • A man who leads his family wel

Background/Experience

  1. Ordained or Ordain-able in the Presbyterian Church of America
  2. Experience and qualifications to lead a congregation of around 250 active members

 

Application Deadline

12/31/2024

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$90k+

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, VA

Contact Name & Contact Info

(757) 220-8520
jack@gracecovpca.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Williamsburg, VA

Description of Organization

PCA Church of 250 - 300 members in Williamsburg, VA, Tidewater Presbytery

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