General Information
Job Title:
Lead Pastor – First Among Equals: Four Points Church
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Pastor of Four Points Church serves alongside a plurality of Elders to shepherd the church with Christ-centered vision, sound doctrine, and faithful leadership. In alignment with Ephesians 4:11–12 and 1 Peter 5:2–3, the Lead Pastor equips the saints for the work of ministry, nurtures the flock, and models servant leadership. He ministers in harmony with the church’s Core Values and Closed Hand Doctrines, faithfully proclaiming the gospel, teaching the Scriptures, and guiding the church toward greater love for God, deeper devotion to His Word, bold passion for the lost, and a lasting legacy of gospel faithfulness. He is viewed as “first among equals” in the plurality of elders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Prioritize personal prayer and Word-centered study to maintain spiritual vitality
● Devote substantial time to preaching and teaching, ensuring faithful exposition of Scripture and application of biblical truth
● Lead the development and implementation of Sunday services, including sermon series, liturgy, and ordinances (believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper)
● Shepherd the church with the Elders by giving pastoral care, counsel, and discipline when needed
● Equip the saints for ministry and develop leaders in accordance with Ephesians 4:12
● Collaborate with staff and Elders to align ministries with the church’s mission and values
● Lead elder meetings, member meetings, and the annual congregational meeting
● Oversee church operations and provide administrative leadership, including budget planning and organizational development
● Train, mentor, and empower church leaders, ministry leaders, and staff
● Build and maintain gospel partnerships with other churches and community organizations
● Perform weddings, funerals, and provide biblical counseling when appropriate
● Uphold and enforce the church’s by-laws, policies, and biblical church discipline processes
Position Qualifications:
SPIRITUAL AND CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS
● Demonstrates spiritual maturity consistent with the qualifications for elders/pastors in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3
● Lives above reproach; faithful in marriage and family life
● Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and a life marked by holiness, humility, and integrity
● Deeply committed to prayer, the inerrant Word of God, and Spirit-filled leadership
● Fully affirms and joyfully submits to the Four Points Core Values and the church’s Closed Hand Doctrines in accordance with scripture
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND THEOLOGICAL ALIGNMENT
● Preferably a minimum of 10 years pastoral ministry experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a Lead Pastor
● Proven experience in expository preaching through books of the Bible
● Strong theological alignment with Reformed doctrine, particularly regarding God’s sovereignty in salvation, the inerrancy of Scripture, and the centrality of the gospel
● Ministry-related undergraduate or graduate theological degree (preferred)
● Demonstrated experience leading staff teams and functioning within a plurality of elders
LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY COMPETENCIES
● Gifted communicator with the ability to preach, teach, and counsel from God’s Word with clarity and conviction
● Skilled in vision casting, leadership development, and organizational strategy
● A shepherd’s heart committed to disciple-making, soul care, and church unity
● Proficient in administration and able to lead through systems while remaining relational and mission-focused
● Able to model and cultivate a God-focused, Bible-based, Gospel-centered, and Spirit-filled ministry culture
Application Deadline
06/30/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$90k+
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Four Points Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Other
City, State
Acworth, GA
Description of Organization
Greetings from Four Points Church, Acworth, GA!
We hope that this finds you well, and we are thrilled to have you consider the Lord’s call on your life and how that might align with our need for a Lead Pastor to help lead our church as we seek to follow Jesus faithfully in this next season of our journey.
We are convinced the Lord has much ministry ahead for our church and invite you to prayerfully consider this opportunity as we continue to seek Him for direction, wisdom, unity, and clarity on who the Lord would select to help lead our church in this role moving forward.
Four Points Church is an elder lead church. We have 400-450 people in attendance at Sunday services each week. Four Points Church membership is 126 members. Sunday attendance includes 91 kids on average (infant - 5th grade). The youth ministry runs 110 students (6th - 12th) each week, Wednesday nights.
Four Points meets at two services on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and 11:00. For the summer, we will be combining services to 10:00 with the goal of “being the church” as one and decreasing any burden on our volunteers, allowing for a period of rest through the summer. The goal and anticipation is to return to 2 services by Labor Day, once school is back in session.
We utilize a small group model for discipleship. We currently have 8 mixed family small groups, 7 men’s groups (Forged), and 12 ladies’ groups (Dwell).