Job Overview

Are you a dynamic pulpit preacher? Are you a people person to all ages? Are you ordained or hold a seminary degree and held a leadership position in a church for 5+ years? Are you a team builder for your staff? Is your leadership vision future-focused? Have you heard of Bella Vista Community Church? We are an interdenominational church with members from 28 different denominations. Due to the retirement of our pastor and a right-sizing of our staff, we are prayerfully searching for our Pastor Next.

We are a Christ-centered congregation located in the heart of Bella Vista, Arkansas. We are committed to loving God, loving people, and making disciples of Jesus in Bella Vista and beyond. We enjoy serving our community with humility and faithfulness. Our church family values biblical teaching, meaningful worship, and authentic relationships, and we desire to grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ.

God things happen here! Northwest Arkansas is the world headquarters for Walmart, Tyson Foods, JB Hunt Transportation, Crystal Bridges American Art Museum, Heartland Whole Health Institute, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and the Center for Advanced Specialty Care, which will open late 2028. We have great public, private, and charter schools, a community college, and we are home to the University of Arkansas and John Brown University. We have a growing airport, mountain biking, golfing, shopping, restaurants, and other entertainment.

Job Description

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: LEAD PASTOR, BELLA VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH

We are prayerfully searching for a Pastor whose calling, character, and leadership reflect the following, which we believe are vital to advancing our church's mission and vision:

Attributes & Characteristics:

• Sincere Spiritual Leader

Be able to communicate faith and beliefs that we find in the Bible.

• Inspires Worship

Enthusiastically preaches and teaches the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments. Inspiring worship is a personal and corporate encounter with the living God. Both must be infused with the love and presence of God, resulting in times of joyous exultation and times of quiet reverence.

• Strives to Grow Spiritually

Focusing on growing "deeper" in personal faith as a follower of Jesus Christ, knowing God more intimately, developing greater sensitivity to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and being responsible and obedient to God's will in every aspect of life. Emphasis on prayer is of vital importance for the life of the Pastor as well as the church members.

• Visionary

Discerns and articulates the vision and mission of the church in such a manner that the congregation comprehends and implements the mission and vision in tangible ways. This effort includes communicating the mission and vision both inside and outside of the congregation.

• Teacher

Using strong Biblical knowledge, teach us what God is telling us through the Bible, how to apply that knowledge in our daily lives, and challenge us to walk the way of Christ. Educates the congregation during sermons, small groups, and individually, based on sound biblical principles. Challenges the status quo and shows us how to apply new knowledge to our lives.

• Communicator

Displays excellent interpersonal skills that relate to people of all ages. Demonstrates enhanced verbal and written skills as well as a great sense of humor.

• Mental & Physical Health

Strives for a balanced life in order to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and, in doing so, is a worthy example to the staff, congregation, and community.

• Personal Integrity

Exemplifies an effective ministry that flows out of a passionate spirituality, Christ-like character, and a clear sense of God's calling. Displays sound moral principles, honesty, and sincerity in such a manner that will set the tone for the staff and church.

• Administrator

Provides direction so that we can achieve and maintain a high level of spiritual and administrative leadership.

• Encourager and Provisioner

Empowers, motivates, and equips the congregation to use their talents and gifts to spread the "good news" to their families, community, and the world.

• Team Builder

Builds consensus and prepares people to take on responsibility and authority in ministry activity. Commits to delegate as much authority and responsibility as possible to both the staff and the congregational leadership. Gives leadership to our congregations' boards, committees. Lead with authenticity in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of our congregation.

• Committed to Outreach

Sets the pace for meeting the needs of our local community and looks for ways to offer Christian compassion on a broader scale.

• Strategic Thinker

Sees the "big picture". Guided by the mission and vision statement, motivated by the challenge, and prepared by prior experiences, Scripture, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit, provides the strategic direction and tactical concepts, utilizing collaborative approaches, that will propel the church forward.

• Open-mindedness

Receptive to new thoughts, concepts, and ideas, and does not shy away from the possibility of change and failure, as taking calculated risks enables our church to step forward into possibilities that God has in store for us.

Position Requirements:

• Academic: Master of Divinity – 3-year degree from a seminary accredited by the ATS preferred – or an equivalent degree from an accredited graduate school
• Philosophical and Theological commitment: Subscribes to the statement of faith, mission and purpose of BVCC
• Minimum of five years Pastoral experience*
• Excellence is preaching and teaching, combined with strong leadership qualities and high commitment to ministerial care and counseling
• Energetic self-starter with a friendly personality
• Administrative and organizational ability
• Personal integrity and involvement in community activities

* limited exceptions