Lead Pastor Blue Ridge Christian Church

Lead Pastor The Lead Pastor is responsible for teaching and preaching biblically rooted sermons, providing spiritual leadership, engaging the congregation with biblical truth and helping to foster a strong community of believers. This role requires a deep commitment to biblical teachings and a passion for helping people grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Key Responsibilities Sermon Preparation and Delivery: Prepare and deliver engaging, biblically based sermons that challenge people to accept Christ as Lord, be obedient to Christian baptism and pursue personal maturity in the faith. Incorporate scripture, relevant personal experiences and address contemporary issues. Create and maintain a preaching calendar aligned with the church’s life and purpose. Spiritual Leadership: Foster an overall environment of spiritual formation and discipleship, making, developing and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ. Seek to promote the leadership skills and spiritual health of staff, elders and ministry leaders. Support and oversee groups that gather for the purpose of prayer, study, growth and interpersonal connection. Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to church members. Maintain an overarching “concern for the church” (2 Cor. 11:28). Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships within the church and surrounding area. Participate in outreach efforts that serve the community and the church’s mission. Collaborate in planning church events and activities. Administrative Duties: Assist with the planning and execution of church services and special events. Communicate effectively with church leadership and the congregation regarding the planning and implementation of upcoming events. Ensure the maintenance of accurate church records, such as membership, attendance and pastoral care. Personal Development: Engage in ongoing ministerial education and personal spiritual growth. Stay informed on relevant issues affecting the church and community. Pastoral Care: Ensure visitation of shut‑ins, hospitalized members and newcomers. Perform funerals and weddings as needed. Be attentive to the spoken and unspoken needs of members and attenders of the congregation. Encourage and equip church members to shepherd one another. Additional Information: The Lead Pastor will be nurtured and shepherded by the Elders and Pastor Relations Team, and be accountable to the Elders for his daily care of the church. We are also open to a candidate interested in bi‑vocational opportunities. Qualifications Rock solid personal faith in Jesus Christ. Commitment to the teachings of the Bible, and tenants of the Restoration Movement. Active prayer life and personal devotion to God. An ability to relate and communicate effectively with others in a spirit of authentic humility and ready teachability. Relevant education, preferably a degree in theology, divinity or ministry. Previous preaching and pastoring experience in a church setting. Commitment to servant leadership by example. Ability to connect with a diverse congregation and foster a welcoming environment. Working Conditions Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed. A supportive and encouraging church family. #J-18808-Ljbffr