Senior Pastor

The senior pastor will provide spiritual, pastoral and visionary leadership for the congregation, ensuring the church fulfills its mission to teach each person to trust in Jesus. This role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care and administrative oversight to nurture the spiritual growth and well-being of the church community, working with the worship director and elder board in teaching, equipping and growing individual relationships with Christ, ultimately seeking to carry out our Lord’s Great Commission to His Church. Reports To: Board of Elders Key Responsibilities 1. Preaching and Teaching Serve as the primary preacher. Preach biblical sermons designed to teach how to properly study, apply and obey the Word of God with a focus on the mission statement of Grace Church (teaching each person to trust in Jesus). Develop and lead Bible study groups (including Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and possibly other studies, including a life group if desired), discipleship programs and theological education initiatives. Promote and guide the congregation to deeper relationships with Christ through thoughtful preaching and teaching of the Word. 2. Pastoral Care Provide pastoral counseling and support to individuals and families within the congregation. Conduct weddings (including pre-marital counseling), funerals, baptisms and other ceremonies as needed. Visit and care for the sick, elderly and those in need within the church community. 3. Leadership and Vision Collaborate with the board of elders to set and execute the vision and mission of the church. Collaborate with and spiritually nurture the church staff, providing guidance, support and professional development. Oversee ministry programs, ensuring they align with the church’s mission and values. Promote and model a lifestyle of personal spiritual growth and integrity. Communicate and promote the church’s mission and core values. Assist in raising up leaders from within the congregation. Promote involvement by the congregation in church activities with the goal of fostering deeper personal relationships amongst attenders. Work with the elders to provide oversight in biblical ordinances (i.e. communion, baptism). Collaborate with the worship director to coordinate and carry out all worship services and activities. 4. Administration and Oversight Utilize organizational skills to manage people, time and resources to provide for the needs of the church. Identify administrative tasks which need to be done or delegated and work with elders to accomplish said tasks or delegate the same. Ensure compliance with church policies and procedures. Foster a positive and collaborative environment among church staff and volunteers. 5. Community Engagement Represent the church within the broader community and participate in local outreach efforts. Build relationships with other churches and organizations to promote cooperative ministry efforts. Qualifications 1. Spiritual and Personal Characteristics A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a vibrant and growing personal relationship with Him. Demonstrates the fruits of the Spirit and a heart for shepherding God’s people. Exhibits strong moral character, integrity and ethical behavior. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and administrative abilities. Ability to work collaboratively and delegate responsibilities effectively. Compassionate and empathetic with strong pastoral care skills. A passion for studying God’s Word, in both the Old and New Testaments. A strong desire to help others get to know God better through His Word. About this Church Grace Evangelical Free Church is located in Denison, Iowa (population 8,114). Denison is home to a well-regarded public school district as well as multiple parochial school options. Denison is conveniently located between Omaha (NE), Sioux City (IA), and Des Moines (IA). Our church has grown consistently over the years, and we have recently experienced an increased rate of growth. Our weekly attendance currently averages around 150-160. We feel our worship program is second to none in our area. We have many members, regular attenders and non-regular attenders involved in Sunday morning services and mid-week studies. The church facilities are modern (built in 2017), multipurpose and well-kept, and we have plans to further expand our facilities when the time is right. Our worship services utilize a contemporary style, led by our worship director who is a full-time member of the church staff, with the inclusion of traditional hymns, sermon, prayer and scripture reading and study. See our website for more information about us. #J-18808-Ljbffr