Lead Pastor – Job Description – Final

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the primary voice of casting vision and leadership for the church community, doing so through the Word of God in public presentation, in team partnership with the Board of Elders, and in relationships throughout the church.
Be the primary person in preaching and planning the weekly sermon and teaching schedule. This includes having a divinely-sought and divinely-guided sense of biblical texts and long-range planning for Scriptural communication. The Lead Pastor, in concert with the Worship Pastor, will coordinate all aspects of the Sunday morning worship experience to ensure a clear and cohesive message that promotes transformation and life application of Biblical truths.
Have and display the heart of a Shepherd for God’s people. This involves building and growing relationships with the people of the church, while also welcoming new and visiting people to the church community. The Lead Pastor will provide oversight in visitation and communication with the sick and elderly, while using the resources of other staff, particularly in conjunction with the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and those ministries he oversees (community groups, take-a-meal ministry, etc.).
Develop a vision and plan for discipling the church body and instilling a heart for Biblical study, worship, prayer, evangelism, missions, community outreach and service within the body.
Promote and champion key ministries of the church, such as missions, men’s/women’s, youth, children’s, marriage, community groups, etc.
As a member of the elder board, the Lead Pastor is a leading voice in discussion, an equal voice in decision, and a subservient voice in matters of accountability.
Work with the entire pastoral staff team in planning and execution of the church’s wide array of ministries.
Maintain a close interpersonal connection of encouragement with all staff personnel.
The Lead Pastor should foster a positive, energetic and vision-focused work environment.
The Lead Pastor should recognize he has a key relationship with the Administrative Pastor, serving together in a totally open partnership of mutual commitment and communication.
Participate in EFCA district or national events. This may include gathering with nearby EFCA pastors, attending the annual EFCA East district conference, etc.
Pursue consistent and growing personal spiritual health through prayer, worship, Biblical study, Christian books/podcasts and seeking out someone who can be an ongoing mentor and source of encouragement.
Embrace a teachable attitude and pursue an increasing competency to lead and direct the congregation toward spiritual formation and missional impact.
Specific roles and expectations will be further defined in conjunction with the Board of Elders upon hiring.

Tri-State Fellowship, an EFC

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