Lead Pastor

Our objective for the Lead Pastor of Northwest Bible Church is to be led by the Holy Spirit and be completely committed to the church mission of leading and equipping people in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ so we can supernaturally impact our community, state, nation and world.  He will be a person that aligns with the Biblical qualifications set forth in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1, as well as a person who identifies with the mission of caring for the flock (John 21) while waiting for Jesus’ return.  The Lead Pastor will initially be hired as a Senior Associate Pastor to provide a seamless leadership transition.  The Lead Pastor must be a spiritual leader who allows accountability, has the heart of a servant and is of unquestionable character.  He must be steadfast in his faith and demonstrate the fruit of the spirit in his daily walk. He must be marked by humility and grace and have an approachable presence that relates well to people from different stages and walks of life. He must have an exceptional heart for evangelism.  He will be actively engaged across all ministries, continuously encouraging, equipping and empowering people. He will work closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors and Pastoral staff to guide and direct the church, and will have these main responsibility areas:  Preaching, Vision Casting, Shepherding, Discipleship and Pastoral Staff development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Preach and Proclaim the Whole Gospel

• Serve as the primary preacher on Sunday morning and proclaim the Word of God with authority in an expository manner
• Develop messages that are deeply rooted in Scripture, that clearly proclaim the gospel message of Jesus Christ, and that are accurate, clear, practical, engaging, relevant and powerful
• Ensure that others that preach on Sunday morning understand and adhere to these same standards
• Create an annual preaching calendar that reflects the mission and vision of Northwest Bible Church
• Prepare sermons that are in harmony with, and that promote the vision and mission of Northwest Bible Church
• Teach the Word of God in other settings and ministries throughout the church as needed

2. Vision Casting

• Cast a compelling vision for Northwest Bible Church in alignment with our mission statement, clearly communicate that vision to the church and oversee the execution of that vision in harmony with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
• Actively listen to and discern the needs of the congregation, and meet those needs through the cast vision
• Be open to input and continually evaluate the vision, and humbly adjust as needed
• Invest time in the leaders of ministries and develop a system to monitor, and provide direction to implement the vision throughout all ministries of the church
• Provide relevant updates impacting the church

3. Shepherd the Flock

• Lead the congregation into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ
• Provide for the needs of the congregation by responding to real world questions and problems with Biblical answers and wisdom
• Facilitate spiritual healing and maturity through equipping the congregation to understand God’s Word, prayer and Bible based counseling
• Protect the congregation from spiritual attack by modeling and teaching a faithful daily walk with Jesus and viewing the Bible as the ultimate authority
• Feed the congregation by delivering doctrinally sound Bible preaching and teaching with personal example and application through commitment to the sufficiency and inerrancy of the Scriptures
• Welcome the return of those in the congregation who have strayed or dropped out of community and invest in their lives through prayer and counseling
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and inspire the congregation to apply and live out the Word of God in their daily lives
• Oversee and empower the Deacons

4. Discipleship

• Model disciple making and foster a church culture that is committed to raising up Christ following disciples
• Preaches and teaches sound doctrine that helps believers grow in maturity and wisdom, and build their faith on a strong Biblical foundation so they can lead others to Christ and disciple them
• Ensure a system is in place and implemented, that encourages discipleship across all church ministries
• Equip and empower pastoral staff and ministry leaders to effectively implement discipleship

5. Pastoral Staff Development

• Have a heart for the spiritual development of the pastoral staff
• Develop and implement a system with measurable goals for the personal development and training of the pastoral staff
• Equip and empower the pastoral staff and oversee their ongoing training to become more Christ-like
• Provide servant leadership that pours into the lives of the pastoral staff
• Inspire everyone on the pastoral staff to be more effective
• Develop, implement and oversee a system that allows for pastoral staff accountability in regards to a disciplined life of worship, Bible study, prayer, fasting, tithing and giving
• Foster a culture that drives teamwork and collaboration
• Work with the pastoral staff to develop and fully integrate key ministry objectives and strategies

In addition to the above areas of responsibility, the lead pastor will also perform the following duties:

• Baptisms
• Weddings & Premarital Counseling
• Biblical Counseling
• Funerals
• Baby dedications
• New member induction
• Visitation
• Represent the church at important public events and functions
• Develop positive public relationships and networks with like-minded churches, key community groups, leaders, and organizations

The Lead Pastor will serve as an active member of Northwest Bible Church by attending church events and activities.  He will also maintain a disciplined life of worship, Bible study, prayer, fasting, tithing and giving.  The Lead Pastor will also have these additional attributes:

• Passionate follower of Christ—Jesus is your lead story; you pursue Him in all areas of your life and your sole purpose is to further the kingdom
• Welcoming and accessible—create an environment that makes people feel comfortable and connected
• Authentic—easily develop trust because you are genuine in relationships
• Culturally aware—recognize trends in culture and respond with creative and relevant ideas that will lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Experienced—have the tools, training, and experience to lead people in impacting our community for Christ
• Education—a bachelor’s degree is preferred, seminary training is a bonus
• Leader—knowledge of Biblical and practical leadership skills for building community and helping people take their next best step of faith
• Self-motivated—work independently, always looking for ways to improve and reach others with the Gospel message
• Team player—make everyone around you better and know a team win is far more important than personal success
• Relationally focused—love meeting and encouraging people
• Outreach minded—have a heart for the lost and foster an environment that welcomes them
• Trustworthy—exercise confidentiality in counseling

This full time position offers competitive salary and benefits

If you feel God is calling you to apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, video content, and other relevant materials to leadpastor@nwbible.org or visit search.nwbible.org.