Senior Pastor

I. Foundational Qualifications & Character

The senior pastor shall:

• Exhibit a clear testimony of saving faith and a passionate, Spirit-led devotion to Christ and His Church.
• Meet the biblical qualifications for elder/overseer as found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9 and 1 Peter 5:1–5.
• Model godly character in personal life, family leadership and ministry practice.
• Demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and lead as a humble shepherd (1 Peter 5:2–4).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seminary degree (or equivalent biblical and pastoral training).
• At least 5 years of pastoral ministry experience.
• Ordained or willing to pursue ordination consistent with our theological convictions.
• Firm grounding in Reformed theology and full agreement with Faith Evangelical Church’s Statement of Faith.

II. Ministry Responsibilities

1. Prayer and Worship

• Maintain a rich personal devotional life rooted in prayer and the Word.
• Lead the congregation into vibrant, reverent worship.
• Model and cultivate a culture of Kingdom-centered prayer (Acts 6:4; Colossians 4:2).

2. Preaching, Shepherding and Pastoral Care

• Preach and teach the whole counsel of God in an expository manner with clarity, faithfulness and gospel-centered application (2 Timothy 4:2; Nehemiah 8:8).
• Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, mentoring and presence in times of crisis and joy (James 5:14; Romans 12:15).
• Oversee and equip elders, deacons and lay leaders in a shared model of pastoral care.
• Encourage unity and spiritual maturity across all generations (Ephesians 4:11–16).

3. Equip the Saints – Discipleship and Leadership Development

• Lead with a collaborative, servant-hearted spirit (Mark 10:43–45).
• Equip members for works of ministry and disciplemaking (Ephesians 4:12; Matthew 28:19–20).
• Oversee leadership development, spiritual formation and biblical education across the church.
• Support ministry teams through mentoring, encouragement and accountability.

4. Outreach and Missions

• Model personal evangelism and mobilize the church to reach the lost (Romans 1:16; Acts 1:8).
• Lead efforts in local outreach, global missions and cultural engagement with grace and truth (John 1:14; Matthew 28:18–20).
• Encourage hospitality and welcoming ministry to the unchurched, immigrants and diverse backgrounds.

III. Leadership & Administration

• Provide visionary leadership aligned with the mission of Faith Evangelical Church.
• Partner with the elder board and ministry leaders to implement and assess strategic goals.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with ministry leaders, volunteers and the congregation.

IV. Desired Attributes

• Has a heart for discipleship across generations, including youth and families.
• Can relate well across cultures or cross-culturally fluent. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Is committed to community presence and engagement.
• Demonstrates maturity in navigating cultural issues with biblical conviction and pastoral wisdom.
• Has experience or interest in one or more of the following: youth ministry, curriculum development, biblical counseling, camp ministry.

Accountability

The senior pastor shall be accountable to the Great Shepherd, elder board and congregation to faithfully fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with the Scriptures and the church’s constitution and by-laws.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A resume
• A cover letter outlining their calling, theological convictions and ministry philosophy
• (Optional) Sermon samples or links

Send materials to: apply@faithfreehold.org