MISSION & VISION STATEMENT
To be the church by...
- Helping people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus.
- SERVING our community and REACHING the world for Jesus.
- CULTIVATING, GROWING, and TEACHING disciples of Jesus through RELATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.
POSITION OVERVIEW: LEAD PASTOR
South Shores Christian Church is an independent Christian Church in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell tradition). We are prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor to partner with our elders, staff, and congregation to lead us into our next season of ministry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PREACHING AND TEACHING
- Sermon Preparation and Delivery: Crafting and delivering biblically-grounded, Christ-centered sermons for the weekly worship services.
- Bible Study and Leadership: Planning and leading various teaching opportunities, such as small groups, Sunday school classes, or midweek and special services.
- Theological Guidance: Serving as the primary theological resource for the congregation, answering questions with scriptural clarity and pastoral sensitivity.
PASTORAL CARE AND SHEPHERDING
- Shepherding the congregation through life's highs and lows, offering spiritual guidance, prayer, and support when needed.
- Willingness to be present and assist during times of crisis, celebration, and times of struggle.
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
- Strategic Planning: Working with the elders to guide the church in setting long-term goals and ministry priorities.
- Staff and Volunteer Development: Equipping, mentoring, and overseeing ministry leaders and staff.
- Administrative Oversight: Working with church leadership to manage budgets, facilities, and overall church health.
- Leading Evangelism and Outreach: Championing the church's efforts to reach the local community and the world with the gospel.
SPIRITUAL AND CHARACTER QUALITIES
- Vibrant Spiritual Life: Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a consistent life of prayer, Bible study, and spiritual worship.
- Gospel-Centered Character: Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in interactions with all people, showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Humility and Integrity: Exhibits a life of humility, integrity, and prayerful dependence on God, maintaining a posture of teachability and accountability.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and links to recent sermon recordings to: [email protected]