Overview:

The Lead Pastor is responsible for teaching and preaching biblically rooted sermons, providing spiritual leadership, engaging the congregation with biblical truth and helping to foster a strong community of believers. This role requires a deep commitment to biblical teachings and a passion for helping people grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sermon Preparation and Delivery:

0 Prepare and deliver engaging, biblically based sermons that challenge people to accept Christ as Lord, be obedient to Christian baptism and pursue personal maturity in the faith.

0 Incorporate scripture, relevant personal experiences and address contemporary issues in sermons as needed.

0 Create and maintain a preaching calendar aligned with the church’s life and purpose.

2. Spiritual Leadership:

0 Foster an overall environment of spiritual formation and discipleship- making, developing and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ.

0 Seek to promote the leadership skills and spiritual health of staff, elders and ministry leaders.

0 Support and oversee groups that gather for the purpose of prayer, study, growth and interpersonal connection

0 Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.

0 Maintain an overarching “concern for the church” (2 Cor. 11:28)

3. Community Engagement:

0 Build and maintain relationships within the church and surrounding area.

0 Participate in outreach efforts that serve the community and the church’s mission.

0 Collaborate in planning church events and activities.

4. Administrative Duties:

0 Assist with the planning and execution of church services and special events.

0 Communicate effectively with church leadership and the congregation regarding the planning and implementation of upcoming events.

0 Ensure the maintenance of accurate church records, such as membership, attendance and pastoral care.

5. Personal Development:

0 Engage in ongoing ministerial education and personal spiritual growth.

0 Stay informed on relevant issues affecting the church and community.

6. Pastoral Care:

0 Ensure visitation of shut-ins, hospitalized members and newcomers.

0 Perform funerals and weddings as needed.

0 Be attentive to the spoken and unspoken needs of members and attenders of the congregation.

0 Encourage and equip church members to shepherd one another.

Qualifications:

0 Rock solid personal faith in Jesus Christ.

0 Commitment to the teachings of the Bible, and tenants of the Restoration Movement.

0 Active prayer life and personal devotion to God.

0 An ability to relate and communicate effectively with others in a spirit of authentic humility and ready teachability.

0 Relevant education, preferably a degree in theology, divinity or ministry.

0 Previous preaching and pastoring experience in a church setting.

0 Commitment to servant leadership by example.

0 Ability to connect with a diverse congregation and foster a welcoming environment.

Working Conditions:

0 Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.

0 A supportive and encouraging church family.

0 The Lead Pastor will be nurtured and shepherded by the Elders and Pastor Relations Team, and be accountable to the Elders for his daily care of the church.

0 We are also open to a candidate interested in bi-vocational opportunities.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume with complete contact information included along with a cover letter demonstrating interest in the position of Lead Pastor for Blue Ridge Christian Church in Mills River, North Carolina. It may be addressed to: Pastor Search Team Chairperson, Gordon Raymond, at search@blueridgechristian.church or 147 Oren Drive, Mills River, NC 28759.