Job Overview
Northwest Chapel is seeking a lead pastor for its multigenerational church. Northwest Chapel is committed to the truth of the Word of God and the foundations of the historical evangelical Christian gospel. We serve our community with vibrant kids, student, young adult and radio ministry programs, as well as a long-running homeless ministry, men's and women's Bible studies and Adult Bible Fellowship classes. We host group classes for all ages and regularly dedicate time, money and prayer to local and international missions. We are an independent Charis Fellowship church congregation of over 600 in the fast-growing Northwest region of Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description
Northwest Chapel's Lead Pastor is one who has been specifically set apart in order that he might devote his time to the ministry of the Word and the direction of the church's staff and ministries. Under God's guidance and in harmony with the other elders of Northwest Chapel, the Lead pastor provides spiritual and administrative leadership to the church. He equips the people of Northwest Chapel for the work of the gospel (Ephesians 4:11-16), empowers the church community to use their giftedness, and follows Christ's direction to fulfill the great commandment (Luke 10:27) and the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20).
The Lead pastor sets the direction for the ministries, discipleship, and congregational activities in collaboration with the other elders and pastoral staff. He is a Spirit-dependent and Spirit-led shepherd (Philippians 2:5, 1 Peter 5:1-4) capable of coaching and developing other staff.
Other Essential responsibilities:
- Prioritize daily devotion to reading the Bible and prayer
- Teach the Bible with diligence and dedication to extract God's truth
- Equip members for a life of Christian growth and service
- Conduct church services, administer the ordinances, and perform other duties that normally pertain to the pastoral role
- Build healthy and effective relationships with church members
- Oversee the teaching ministry of the church, coordinating the content and schedule of biblical instruction in our services
- Communicate ministry plans and outcomes to the church community
- Share responsibility of pastoral care and counseling
- Promote, educate, and advocate for prayer and biblical stewardship
- Partner with Charis Fellowship and mission events locally and around the world
Lead Pastor Qualifications & Characteristics
- Meets the biblical qualifications of a New Testament Elder found in: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
- Agreement with the Statement of Faith set forth in the Northwest Chapel Constitution
- Undergraduate degree, with a preference for a seminary graduate
- Experienced and skilled communicator capable of organized exegetical teaching and discipleship
- Relational leader who is led by the Holy Spirit and can lead with confidence, humility, and a servant's heart, inspiring others to follow Christ