General Information
Job Title:
Senior Pastor
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Serve as LEFC’s main preaching pastor. Prepare and present sermons that are Christ-centered, biblically-faithful, and discipleship-focused. Coordinate, as needed, with the worship leader and the small group leader so sermon concepts may be incorporated in these respective ministries.
2. Participate as an integral part of the Elder Council. Lead discussions on assigned topics. Engage in discussions in which other elders lead. Receive and provide sermon feedback.
3. Support the church through consistent prayer and study of God’s word.
4. Will champion the church vision and have a passion for church planting.
Position Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Character:
• A man of God, who has ordered his life in compliance with the teaching of Scripture and the example of our Lord.
• Personal testimony of salvation with a present abiding, passionate walk with Christ.
• Exhibits a passion for God and a Christ-like spirit.
• Present disciplined life of regular fellowship with God in prayer and Bible study.
• An example to the believers in personal godliness. (I Tim 4:12)
• Maintains a Christian home. (I Timothy 3:1-7).
• Must evidence biblical pastoral qualifications. (Titus 1:6-9; I Timothy 3:1-13)
Agree with LEFC’s Constitution, By-Laws, Statement of Faith and vision.
Education and Experience:
Master of Divinity degree with three (3) years’ experience in regular
preaching or teaching of God’s word and elder level leadership.
OR
Bachelor’s degree, with six (6) years’ experience in regular preaching or teaching of God’s word and
elder level leadership.
OR
Ten (10) years’ experience in regular preaching or teaching of God’s word and elder level leadership.
Application Deadline
03/10/2024
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$71k-$90k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
La Crescent Evangelical Free Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Evangelical Free Church (EFCA)
City, State
La Crescent, MN
Description of Organization
As a church, we are member ruled, elder-led. We are financially solvent, with 74 members and an average Sunday attendance of 140 across two Sunday services. The congregation is a mix of ages and life stages. We have a plurality of elders. The current council make-up is two vocational elders and two lay elders. We prioritize shared decision-making and leading together as an elder council.
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