General Information

Job Title:

Senior Pastor: Renewal Presbyterian Church Center City

Job Description:

Renewal Center City seeks a Senior Pastor to lead the church in pursuing its vision and living out its values. Renewal Center City is a congregation of approximately 150, predominantly Asian American young adults and families with young children, supported by a leadership team that includes an Executive Director, Assistant Pastor, Session, Women’s Council, and Diaconate (deacons and deaconesses). 

We seek a humble, servant-hearted leader who embodies grace, wisdom, and a love for people, whose life and ministry reflect the biblical qualifications for elders as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. They should have a deep commitment to biblical truth, a passion for discipleship, and a heart for both the church and the city. We desire a pastor who is a faithful preacher of God’s Word and a shepherd who cares deeply for the congregation—walking alongside them in their spiritual journeys, encouraging them in their faith, and equipping them for gospel-centered living. We are seeking someone who fosters a deep, Christ-centered community, while also welcoming newcomers and engaging the broader city of Philadelphia.

Position Qualifications:

  • Meets the qualifications for elders and overseers in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
  • In full agreement with Renewal’s vision and core values
  • Must have an M.Div from an accredited seminary
  • Ordained (or Licentiate) in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
  • At least 3 years of experience in full-time pastoral ministry
  • Strong preaching, pastoral care, and leadership development skills
  • Spiritually mature team player
  • Passion for and commitment to urban ministry, discipleship, and community building
  • Cross-cultural fluency, with the ability to shepherd a predominantly young, Asian-American congregation
  • Demonstrated ability of effective leadership

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$90k+

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Renewal Presbyterian Church Center City

Contact Name & Contact Info

(215) 727-7200
ccpastorsearch@renewal.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Philadelphia, PA

Description of Organization

Renewal’s Vision

To ignite a gospel-spreading movement through multiple local congregations in the greater Philadelphia area and the world, so that individuals, communities, and cultures are renewed in Christ.

Renewal’s Core Values

Our Foundation: The Gospel – The foundation and fuel of our core values is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is at the center of everything we are and do as a people. Gospel Worship, Gospel Transformation, Gospel Community, Gospel Spreading, Gospel Mercy & Justice

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