Lead Pastor

Introduction

West County Assembly of God (WCAG) is a worshiping family on mission comprised of a diverse and vibrant community of believers.  We are seeking a lead pastor who is called by God to serve WCAG as her spiritual leader.

Ministry Responsibilities

• Shepherd the congregation, providing spiritual leadership and pastoral care, demonstrating warmth, openness and sensitivity to the needs of the church body
• Possess the ability to exegete and preach God’s Word in varied ways (expository, textual, topical), being committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Bible
• Preach sermons that edify, challenge and convict the congregation
• Foster a sense of community built upon a culture of faith, love and service
• Lead the congregation in efforts to grow God’s Kingdom and to reach the lost and the unchurched and live out the Great Commission
• Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick, counseling those in need, and offering support during times of crisis
• Possess a strong relational orientation, valuing the uniqueness and vocational calling of each individual, promoting a growth mentality in others
• Interact and be engaged with congregants and fellowships within the church of different races, ethnicities and nationalities and integrate the fellowships with WCAG
• Encourage, develop and maintain intergenerational relationships, including with children and youth
• Able to connect with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences both inside and outside the church
• Provide a vision plan to the congregation following approval by the Joint Board
• Deal with conflict directly, openly, honestly and graciously, and is flexible, friendly, approachable and honest

Administrative Responsibilities

• Mentor, supervise, and support church staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment with robust leadership development
• Assign the duties of all staff, pastoral and non-pastoral, and be responsible for their fruitful conduct, affirmation, and discipline as appropriate
• Provide each staff member, pastoral and non-pastoral, with a job description which will include, among other things, a review of the general expectations of employees, an overview of employee benefits, and grievance procedures
• Propose the annual budget, in conjunction with the Deacon Board and be moderator of the Annual Business Meeting of the church
• Be accountable to the Scriptures and Elder Board for the faithful discharge of duties as described in the lead pastor job description and WCAG bylaws
• Serve as a full member of the Deacon Board and Elder Council, preparing the agendas and leading the monthly meetings of each group
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and relational skills
• Possess strong organizational and administration skills
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the WCAG Bylaws

Lead Pastor Profile

• Must have good spiritual disciplines including, but not limited to, a private devotional time, commitment to regular worship and giving
• Life exemplified by submission to the authority of Scripture, exhibit personal holiness and abide by the Biblical mandates for elders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Committed to God first, family second and church third, modeling faithful leadership in the home and overflowing into leadership at the church
• A deep understanding of and commitment to the Bible, Christian theology and the Pentecostal tradition
• Graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in theology from a divinity school or seminary
• Ordained and in good standing within a recognized Christian denomination, preferably Assemblies of God, or willing to seek immediate ordination in the Assemblies of God
• At least 10-20 years ministry experience, with ten years of that in a senior leadership position
• Experience in managing staff for the last five years of current ministry (primary supervisor and administrator of staff)
• If married have a spouse who is fully supportive of the lead pastor and who will be accessible to encourage, love and support the congregation