General Information

Job Title:

Senior Pastor: First Christian Church

Job Description:

Senior/Lead Pastor Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior/Lead Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of the church, responsible for proclaiming the gospel, teaching biblical truth, and shepherding the congregation. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with elders/board, and a heart for discipleship, outreach, and pastoral care. The pastor will guide the church in fulfilling the Great Commission while fostering spiritual growth, unity, and Christ-centered living.

 

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications

Holds formal biblical or theological training.
Meets biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9).
Demonstrates mature Christian faith, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Has proven ability to preach scripture-based sermons with clarity and conviction.
Can foster unity and trust within the congregation.
Maintains strong, healthy relationships within family and church community.
Fully aligns with the church’s constitution, by-laws, and doctrinal beliefs.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

Provide spiritual leadership and vision, working collaboratively with elders/board.
Equip and mentor church leaders, fostering discipleship and spiritual growth.
Guide the congregation toward biblical maturity and mission-focused engagement.
Establish strategic direction for church growth and impact.

Preaching & Teaching

Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons that apply Scripture to daily life.
Lead Sunday worship services with Christ-centered preaching.
Oversee and delegate Bible study and discipleship programs.
Ensure preaching aligns with the church’s mission of making disciples.

Pastoral Care

Provide biblical counsel to church members in need.
Offer spiritual guidance, encouragement, and relational support.
Conduct funerals, weddings, baptisms, and communion.
Visit hospitals and congregants in need of care.
Foster a culture of prayer, hospitality, and relational shepherding.

Church Management

Oversee ministry programs.
Work with elders and church board to guide ministry programs and church direction.
Promote sustainable ministry programs that engage the congregation’s gifts and talents.

Community Engagement

Actively participate in local outreach, missions, and engagement with schools/organizations.
Foster relationships focused on disciple-making and evangelism.
Position the church as a hub for community growth and service.

Employment Details

Can be Full-time or Part-time (Bi-vocational) depending on church needs.
Salaried position with opportunity for growth into full-time ministry.
Reports to Elders & Board.

About the Church

The congregation is welcoming and committed to biblical teaching and community outreach. Worship services blend contemporary and traditional hymns, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Application Deadline

Job Type:

Part Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

First Christian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(903) 657-4307
hannahgraham0116@gmail.com

Industry

Church

Denomination

Baptist - Other

City, State

Henderson, TX

Description of Organization

church in Henderson, Texas is hiring a Senior Pastor

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