Connections Church (Billings, MT) – Lead Pastor
Connections Church in Billings, Montana, is searching for a full-time Lead Pastor. Their former Lead Pastor has accepted a position at another church. Website: www.connectbillings.com
Connections was established in 2020 as a new church plant and meets in a 16,000 square foot building. The church is part of the Evangelical Church (Western Conference) and has a current weekly average attendance of 125-150 adults and children.
Connections is a broad mix of ages, with young families, students, adults in their 40s and 50s, and seniors. Sundays at Connections include worship for students and adults led by the Worship Pastor and a skilled team of volunteers, practical application-specific expository preaching, Kids Ministry during the worship hour for children nursery through 5th grade, and youth group for middle school and high school students on Sunday evenings.
Mission: to help people connect into authentic relationships and experience fulfillment in Jesus.
Dream: to make disciples who leverage their influence to build God’s kingdom instead of their own.
Core Values
People Pastor People: Equipping people with a capacity to Make Disciples.
Thoroughly Equipped: People are transformed through the power of God’s word.
Radical Togetherness: God’s version of fellowship is a gift to the church.
People of Compassion: Making Disciples will require the Spirit of God filling us with God’s compassionate love for people.
Participatory Worship: In worship, we’re looking for participation over preference.
Equipping the Next Generation: As a church, we will prioritize ministry to Kids and Teenagers.
Position: Lead Pastor (full-time)
Connections is seeking a Lead Pastor to shepherd a body of approximately 125-150 people, alongside the church staff and Council. The Lead Pastor will provide spiritual leadership in every area of church life, oversee teaching and preaching, guide staff and ministry leaders, and equip the body for discipleship and outreach.
Required Qualifications
Meets the biblical qualifications of Pastor/Elder (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5)
A deep commitment to Christ
Proven experience in pastoral ministry, leadership, and management
Strong preaching and teaching abilities, with a passion for equipping the body of Christ
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to connect with a diverse demographic, including youth, families, and the unchurched
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in theology or ministry (or working toward it)
Ordained in the Evangelical Church, or willing to enter the ordination process of the Evangelical Church
Roles and Responsibilities
Preaching: Coordinate the preaching ministry and serve as the primary preacher; design and deliver relevant, biblically sound, application-oriented sermon series; coordinate and plan the weekly worship service with the Worship Pastor
Vision and Strategy: Initiate and lead in the church’s vision and strategy
Spiritual Leadership: Provide spiritual leadership for the church, alongside the Church Council, church staff, and small group leaders
Staff and Volunteer Leadership: Lead the church staff as a group and provide coaching, leadership, accountability, and direction to staff members; ensure that the church’s ministry teams (currently Small Groups, Trustees, Hospitality, Pastoral Care, Outreach, and Connections Breakfast) accomplish their objectives in alignment with the vision and purpose of Connections Church
Financial Management: In partnership with the Church Treasurer, create the annual budget, ensure bills are paid, and oversee preparation of monthly expense reports
Total compensation of around $80,000 (base salary plus housing allowance)
6% church contribution to a pension
Paid vacation
Health insurance is not currently provided
If you would like to be considered for this position, please send me your answers to the following three questions, along with your résumé and a link to a recent sermon (video preferred):
Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at Connections Church?
A description of your experiences in ministry and how you may be uniquely qualified to serve in this position.
A summary of your theology and how it is in line with the doctrine of this church.
Please send all of the information to jason@no-feepastorsearch.com .