Lead Minister

Lead Minister – Post Road Christian Church

Are you passionate about leading people into a transforming relationship with Jesus? Post Road Christian Church is seeking a Lead Minister who can guide their family of faith and challenge their congregation to take new steps of faith in their lives and impact their community. As the Lead Minister, you will play a vital role in setting the overall vision and direction for church initiatives, overseeing church staff, and directing efforts to equip the saved and reach the lost. Join Post Road Christian Church in leading the congregation to grow in faith, impact, and discipleship.

General Description:

This position leads Post Road Christian Church in its mission of preaching and teaching the Scriptures to inspire people to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, thus fulfilling the church’s vision of “connecting people to Jesus.” It also encourages people to grow in a mature relationship with Him. The Lead Minister, with the elders, will set the vision for the church.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and deliver sermons.

2. Preach at least fifty percent of Sunday sermons including Christmas and Easter.

3. Oversee preaching schedules and worship service planning.

4. Develop and communicate with the elders the vision of the church.

5. Champion a healthy and flourishing staff culture.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Train and develop new and existing leaders.

2. Lead in ministry training and calling, equipping lay members for ministry.

3. Serve as a compassionate pastoral model and a prophetic voice.

4. Participate and provide assistance in Restoration brotherhood ministry events promoting fellowship and unity. Work with community ministries to grow the Kingdom of God.

5. Provide spiritual leadership to the church, its chosen leaders, ministers, and staff.

6. Work with the elders for the purpose of oversight, direction, and guidance of the church.

7. Lead or participate in a LIFE Group.

8. Other duties and responsibilities as agreed.

General Ministry Responsibilities:

1. Exemplify excellence in reflecting our values characterized by:

a) Worshiping joyfully

b) Serving passionately

c) Living faithfully

d) Connecting authentically

e) Equipping regularly

f) Communicating actively

g) Giving generously

h) Praying continuously

2. Engage passionately in the evangelistic priority and strategy of our outreach.

3. Coordinate regularly with the Pastoral Staff and elders in strategic planning.

4. Support major areas of ministry by bringing one’s leadership, gifts, resources, and skills to enhance the ministry areas and events of other Pastoral Staff.

5. Assist with pastoral tasks and duties as agreed upon including hospital visitation. Contribute positively to the team effort and spirit of the pastoral staff, elders, and church.

Mutual Submission:

The Lead Minister will serve on the pastoral staff. He will serve under the supervision of the elders with mutual submission. He will regularly interact with and report the status of the ministry to the Elders.

To Apply:

Please email your resume to [email protected]. A member of the search team will respond to you.