Job Overview

As the Lead Pastor of Integrity Church, you'll oversee preaching, guide the church's creative and theological direction, develop leaders, shepherd the congregation, and communicate our mission. You'll work closely with elders and staff, providing biblical counsel and fostering spiritual growth. This is a flexible, collaborative role emphasizing leadership, communication, and community care.

Job Description

Status: Full-time, Ministerially Exempt, salaried

Primary Responsibilities & Tasks

Preaching (50%):

• Working with fellow elders to decide on books or series to preach through
• Create and write guiding documents for each sermon series
• Leading the creative direction of each series
• Preaching in a way that reflects the theological and methodological direction of the church

Communicating the Mission (10%):

• Finding unique ways to "drip the mission" through sermons and other communication platforms
• Consistently relating "Integrity plumb lines" to the church's elders, staff, and other leaders
• Working with the creative team to convey our mission clearly and effectively

Leader Development (10%):

• Being a catalyst for the next generation of leaders
• Preparing potential elders, church planters, and teachers
• Leading the elders and staff in the direction of the church
• Keeping communication lines open between staff and elders

Shepherding (30%):

• Helping care for the spiritual needs of the church
• Providing biblical counseling for the members of the church
• Training members and leaders in biblical counseling
• Shepherding and caring for Integrity's staff

Strengths & Skillset

• A growing relationship with Jesus and a heart for the local church
• A passion for cultivating engagement with the people of our community and beyond
• Relates well to others, builds effective relationships, and communicates efficiently
• Passion for reaching people and making a difference
• Flexible and able to work within quick turnaround times
• A collaborative, creative individual who shows initiative and innovation
• A teachable, caring, and compassionate spirit
• Highly organized and flexible with changing focus and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Great communication skills and decision-making abilities

Personal Responsibilities

While not explicitly related to the job, here are some personal responsibilities we desire for everyone on staff at Integrity.

• Seek to grow in maturity theologically and relationally
• Stay connected in a healthy and authentic community
• Invest in discipleship relationships
• Strive to put your relationship with Jesus Christ first, your family second, and your ministry third
• Protect the church's unity through biblical conflict resolution and avoiding gossip
• Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude through all interactions with the church, staff, and volunteers

Your Team

• This position reports to the other Elders.
• This position works with and relates to all staff and ministry leaders.

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, salaried position with around 45 hours per week. Part of Monday is spent in the office for check-ins and staff meetings. The schedule is flexible due to ministry's always-on-call nature