Website Believers Fellowship
Believers Fellowship is looking for a teaching pastor who loves God’s people and loves to preach God’s Word; who is trained in understanding and applying Scripture; and who feels called and equipped by the Spirit to teach the congregation and lead the church staff.
Responsibilities:
· Prayerfully prepare and deliver exegetical, Gospel-centric sermons 30+ times per year. Sermons should point people to Jesus, be faithful to the text, and be crafted in such a way as to disciple Christians and reach those who do not yet believe.
· Shepherd, oversee, lead, and represent the church staff.
· Pastor the congregation, leading them through the power of the Spirit to greater spiritual maturity, love for God and love for others.
· Pursue spiritual growth in community for himself and with his family.
· Together with the elders, prayerfully participate in the governance, mission, and direction of the church.
· Disciple, equip and empower volunteers and emerging leaders within the church.
· Pursue other ministry areas in accordance with interests and giftings, such as counseling, administration, outreach, small groups, etc.
Qualifications:
· Master of Divinity.
· 5-10+ years of ministry experience leading a staff or in a lead role in a church with greater than 500 average weekly attendees.
· Meets the qualifications of an elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
· Demonstrates humility, wisdom, integrity, sincerity, approachability, and relatability; having experienced true and on-going change by the power the Gospel.
· Holds firmly to the supreme authority of Scripture for life and worship.
· Agrees with Believers Fellowship’s doctrinal statements.
· Demonstrates ability to collaborate with others and lead a staff in a way that models the servant leadership of Jesus.
Benefits: Competitive salary; health and vision insurance; paid time off; professional development opportunities.
Application Process: Interested pastors should submit a resume, cover letter (including philosophy of ministry), and references to chad.vansomeren@gmail.com by 5 Nov 25.
If you are considering our lead pastor position, we praise God for your desire to serve his people and pray that he will lead you to a place where you will flourish in your ministry–growing in your relationship with God and others as you teach and lead with grace and integrity. We pray that you would trust him in the waiting–and that his steadfast presence would fill you with joy.
