Willow Church in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Senior Pastor for a congregation of ~180 meeting in person each week for worship (children included) and 80-200 on-line. Membership is 294. We have grown through the leadership of Scott McKay for the past 27 years. He retired in May of 2021 for full-time deployment as chaplain to the Air National Guard.

About us: Willow is a family of believers who desire to deepen their relationship with the Lord Jesus and each other. We are committed to the foundation of the truth of the Word of God and are rooted in the basics of evangelical faith. We welcome the practice of all the Holy Spirit’s gifts in our day to day lives. Our desire is to encounter the life changing presence of God and minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our congregation and community.

Check out our on-line resources, news and past services at:

https://WillowChurch.com

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https://www.facebook.com/willowchurchlj

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Position Overview: This is a senior pastor position responsible for the leadership of a paid staff including Worship/Outreach pastor, Youth Pastor, Administrator, Pre-school Director, Children’s Directors and Social Media Director. Responsible for setting the direction of the church, ministry of the Word and coaching/developing staff and church members in their responsibilities and gifts

Below is listed our current vision for Willow. We expect that our next senior pastor will assess where God is moving in our community and lead in the future direction of the church.

2020 Vision: Encounter the life changing presence of God.
This happens when:

Jesus is the center of our lives
We love and accept people where they are
We provide opportunities for healing and restoration through experiencing the Father’s love.
We invest in purposeful relationships.
We disciple people to be grounded in the Word and to walk in their purpose and gifting.
We share the life and hope we have experienced through knowing Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit

Position Purpose:  The pastor is responsible to the church for providing spiritual and administrative leadership of the church; and is to use his skills in proclamation and pastoral care to meet the needs of persons in the church and community

General Areas of Responsibility - Overview

Healthy and Effective Personal Life 

The Pastor shall possess the scriptural qualifications set forth in I Timothy 3:2-7: Christ is head of the His Church and Chief Shepherd of the flock.  The Holy Spirit is His Administrator.  A person called of God to the preaching of the Word, and called to the pastorate of a local church is the under shepherd of Christ and, under the Holy Spirit, chief executive of such a body.

Maintain personal study, reading and prayer life 

The Pastor will be expected to demonstrate his interest in his own spiritual and professional growth by participating in relevant training and outside meetings as shall be approved and funded by the church.

Healthy and Effective Church Office Relationships. 

The Pastor is the chief executive and administrative officer of the church in its spiritual ministry and program, its business, and its secular affairs.
The Pastor will consult the Deacons and the Personnel Committee to determine the course of action needed if a staff member is unfit or unable to fulfill their respective job responsibilities.

Healthy and Effective Relationships with the Congregation 

The Pastor shall have in his charge the welfare and oversight of the church and shall present his plans and programs to the church.  The pastor shall conduct church services, administer the ordinances, minister to the needs of the members of the congregation and the community, and perform other duties that normally pertain to the office of the Pastor.  The Pastor shall have special charge of the pulpit ministry of his church, shall arrange for ministers to conduct evangelistic or other meetings and special services, and shall arrange for pulpit supply when he is absent.

Below are listed specific areas of duties that can be elaborated on if you so choose.  These are just examples.

Pastoral Care
Providing leadership for pastoral care
Administration
Regular staff meetings
Maintain membership in local ministerial associations
Worship
Regularly preach & teach the Word of God
Officiate at special services such as weddings & funerals, etc.  Stewardship
Promote, educate and advocate responsible biblical stewardship in the congregation.
Outreach
Help in the assimilation of new members into the life of the congregation.
Set example in cultivating unchurched persons

Working Conditions:

The position of Senior Pastor requires great flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends.  The pastor should be in the office a sufficient amount of time for accessibility to members of the congregation and for regular communication with members of the staff.

BENEFITS 

PTO (vacation and/or sick leave):

Time off will be distributed as follows:  Distribution is as follows:  The equivalent of 2 (two) weeks PTO. PTO will increase to the equivalent of 3 (three) weeks after 6 years of employment, 4 weeks after 8 years, 5 weeks after 10 years.

Compensation

Salary range is $60 – $75K depending on experience, with the base being at least $60K. In addition to the salary is the:

Housing allowance, currently $17,550 per annum
Annuity, Willow’s contribution is currently up to $6,000 per annum
Dental Insurance, currently $136.91 per month
The Pastor’s Professional allowance is currently $1,500 per annum (for costs associated with pastoral duties, parking, meals, gas, etc., when on church business)
Note: Health insurance is under consideration

Education and Experience Requirements:

Masters in Divinity and at least 5 years’ experience in pastoral leadership, including staff leadership. We will consider alternative training and relevant experience.

About the Community: Lake Jackson is in southern Brazoria County, located 30 minutes south of the Houston metro area and 15 minutes north of the Gulf Coast beaches of Surfside. Over 100,000 people reside within a 10-mile radius of Willow Church. The Brazosport area has a robust, growing economy, good schools, and a great place to raise a family. The educational level of the community is higher than most smaller towns in Texas due to the presence of large multinational companies as employers. More detailed information on community demographics available on request. For more info on the Brazosport area check out https://www.brazosport.org/experience-brazosport/ For more info on schools check out Home – Brazosport Independent School District (brazosportisd.net)

Applying: Please send a current resume and include a link to recent messages you have given to either PSC@WillowChurch.com or wlwinniford@gmail.com. Feel free to inquire with questions. We will endeavor to respond within a few days.

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