Senior Pastor: Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

Senior Pastor: Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Job Overview A theology and values fit, Reformed in conviction (WCF, good‑faith subscription), grace‑oriented, and gospel‑centered, with a posture that welcomes both lifelong Presbyterians and those from more congregational backgrounds. An experienced relational shepherd who is extroverted, enjoys people, and engages the congregation individually through listening, one‑on‑ones, and consistent personal care, including a valuation of CCEF‑style counseling and the empowerment of pastoral care ministries. A developer who strengthens discipleship and leadership through increased training, coaching, and mentoring. An ordained minister in the PCA (or eligible for ordination in the Tidewater Presbytery) with complementarian convictions that value and empower female leadership in non‑officer roles. A self‑differentiated leader who is comfortable leading diverse demographics, including college students, military families, young professionals, and affluent or highly educated congregants. Position Qualifications A high‑EQ leader who is relationally engaged, approachable, and genuinely people‑oriented, someone whose presence puts others at ease and whose care for individuals is felt across every dimension of congregational life. A visionary who brings both calm and energy to a church navigating transition, capable of active listening and trust‑building in the near term, while casting a clear, compelling vision that moves the congregation from reorganization toward vibrant, lasting growth. A seasoned minister with 10–15 years of pastoral experience, with a demonstrated track record of building and equipping leaders, ministries, and organizational systems in a church context. A gospel‑centered preacher whose sermons are biblically faithful, Christ‑centered, and rich in practical, everyday application, bridging Reformed theological depth with congregational accessibility. An equipping leader with a builder mindset who recruits and develops leaders at every level, elders, deacons, home group leaders, and ministry volunteers, and entrusts others with meaningful responsibility rather than centralizing authority. An intergenerational bridge‑builder who can engage families with young children, college students, military families, empty nesters, and retirees with equal warmth and investment, someone who values multigenerational community as a distinctive mark of church health. Emotionally and spiritually self‑aware, confident but not domineering, humble and encouraging, with the resilience to navigate unresolved conflict and past organizational pain with grace, patience, and a non‑anxious presence. A community‑focused, non‑political leader whose heart is for building a healthy, communal mission rather than a personal platform, someone more interested in the flourishing of the congregation than in individual recognition or ecclesiastical advancement. Application Deadline 08/07/2026 Job Type Full Time Salary Range $90k+ #J-18808-Ljbffr