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Lead Pastor - West Hills Community Church (Size 400-500)
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Description:
West Hills Community Church (Johnstown, PA) Lead Pastor The Big Picture West Hills Community Church (westhcc.com)(400-500) is searching for a Lead Pastor who will serve as the spiritual leader, providing vision, guidance, and pastoral care to the congregation. This role will involve preaching, teaching, overseeing ministries, and fostering a welcoming, Christ-centered community. Key Responsibilities: Spiritual Leadership: Provide spiritual guidance, ensuring the congregation remains grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ. (I Peter 5:1-4) Preaching and Teaching: Deliver inspiring and impactful sermons, and teach the Word of God effectively. (II Timothy 4:2) Pastoral Care: Offer pre-marital pastoral counseling, support to shut-ins, provides referral for individual needs and counseling. (James 1:27) Ministry Oversight: Oversee various church ministries, including worship, youth, children's, adult education, outreach, and missions. Staff Leadership: Lead and mentor the church staff, providing direction and support. Community Engagement: Represent the church in the community, building relationships and fostering partnerships. Administrative Duties: Manage the administrative aspects of the church, including budgeting, planning, and strategic development. Qualifications: (Titus 1:7-9, I Timothy 3:1-7) Master of Divinity degree or equivalent theological education. Strong preaching and teaching abilities. Proven experience in pastoral leadership and ministry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A passion for spiritual growth and community engagement. A commitment to the mission and vision of West Hills Community Church. Additional Responsibilities: (Colossians 3:23) Study the Bible for sermon preparation. Moderate business meetings. Work with the staff to schedule special services and events. Conduct weddings, funerals, and other pastoral rites. Assist with oversight of discipleship classes and small groups. Speak at various functions as requested. Attend trustee meetings and serve on committees. Be on call 24/7 to provide emergency pastoral care. Read books and attend seminars for personal and professional development. Lead the mission committee and participate in mission trips. About the Church: West Hills Community Church is a relatively new church. Founded in the last ten years, WHCC has experienced rapid growth requiring the building of a new facility. The church has a great relationship with the surrounding community and school districts. About the Area (Johnstown, PA): There is a wide variety of things to do in the area - lots of outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, & skiing. We hold many local festivals offering great music & delicious ethnic foods. The local education systems are top notch including many colleges within an hour of our church. Pittsburgh & State College are just a 90 minutes’ drive if one wants to attend professional/college sports or larger concert venues. The cost of living makes the area a great place to buy a house and raise a family. The Process Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at WHCC?Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor of WHCC?In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of WHCC?Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to XXXX@No-FeePastorSearch.com
Company:
Lancaster Search
Posted:
September 26 on ChurchStaffing
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