Job Overview

Lead Pastor

3157 Kenosha Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 www.bereancc.org

Personal Characteristics

• Sincere and devoted follower of Jesus Christ

• Strong relational gifts
• Strong organizational management skills
• Visionary leader for Church and community
• Effective communicator of God's Word
• Wholeheartedly owns and champions the vision and mission of BCC
• Able to support, develop, and mentor Church leaders

Job Responsibilities

• Preaches God's Word and ensures the integrity of the pulpit
• Shares the pulpit with other faithful leaders
• Creates and implements the vision, mission, and goals of BCC
• Conducts pastoral counseling and shares other pastoral duties as needed
• Creates and implements ministry structures
• Inspires congregation to live out their faith through active participation in our vision and mission
• Participates in the life of BCC beyond specific areas of responsibility
• Reports directly to the elder board

Salary Package: $70 – 85K per year to start, commensurate with education and experience

Job Description

Lead Pastor

3157 Kenosha Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 www.bereancc.org

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time Lead Pastor to shepherd our body through faithful preaching of God's Word and casting vision for the future. This Pastor would develop Spirit-led strategies and systems to encourage the body to accomplish that vision. This position will include preaching, vision casting, and leadership development.

BCC Vision: Experiencing True Life in Christ

BCC Mission: Pursuing God, Preparing People, Proclaiming Christ Together Declaring the Life-Giving Message of Jesus to our World

BCC Identity: Treasuring Christ and Loving People for God's Glory and Our Joy

Snapshot of Berean Community Church

Berean Community Church is in Rochester, MN with a population of 122,000. We are one of several Bible-believing Churches in Rochester. Our average weekly attendance is 150 through Awana, Youth Programming, Bible Studies, Small Group, and Sunday Fellowship attendance. The word Berean reflects our commitment to love, know, and follow the teachings of the Bible. The word Community expresses our commitment to be lovingly connected to our community. The word Church emphasizes that we exist solely to exalt Jesus Christ by trusting Him to use us in leading others into a personal relationship with Him.

Personal Characteristics

• A sincere and devoted follower of Jesus Christ
• Strong relational gifts

• Strong organizational management skills
• Visionary leader for church and community
• Effective communicator of God's Word
• Wholeheartedly owns and champions the vision and mission of BCC
• Able to support, develop, and mentor church leaders

Job Responsibilities

• Preaches God's Word and ensures the integrity of the pulpit
• Shares the pulpit with other faithful leaders
• Creates and implements the vision, mission, and goals of BCC
• Conducts pastoral counseling and shares other pastoral duties as needed
• Creates and implements ministry structures
• Inspires congregation to live out their faith through active participation in our vision and mission
• Participates in the life of BCC beyond specific areas of responsibility
• Reports directly to the elder board

Education and Experience: Has earned or is working toward an MDiv, ThM, DMin, or MA. Has 3-5+ years of experience including leadership of staff and volunteers.

Compensation: $70 – 85K per year to start, commensurate with education and experience