Job Overview

Living Hope Community Church of Hendersonville NC is an independent church located in the Blue Ridge Mountains is looking for the man God is calling to be our bi-vocational pastor that will help revitalize our Discipleship/Missions focused fellowship centered on the love of Jesus, the word and the Love of one another.

At present, we have 30 members and an average attendance of 25-40 people in Sunday morning worship services. The church is debt free and has a lot of potential for growth with a large well-cared for property featuring a main building with seating for 150 people in the sanctuary, two offices, a nursery, a library, a large educational room with a full kitchen, a detached 2,000 sq. ft. fellowship hall with 3 class rooms, storage and a full kitchen, a detached storage building, an outdoor archery range and two large parking lots all in well maintained excellent condition.

We are seeking a pastor that stands firm upon the Word of Truth and can communicate it effectively, is passionate about building a strong community of born again believers, can relate effectively with all ages, and ministers well to our homebound members. We are searching for someone who has some pastoral experience and some Christian education; enjoys a blended worship service (traditional and contemporary elements) and is excited about spreading the Good News and love of Jesus Christ to all people.

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and education with the understanding that the Bi-vocational Pastor called will be afforded the opportunity to transition into a future full time position with commensurate compensation based upon future Church growth.

You can see and read more about our church by visiting our website at: https://www.livinghopecommunitychurch.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/FACHendersonville

Please send your resume for consideration to [email protected]

Job Description

By definition, "bivocational" means a pastor who would need a secondary income to supplement his salary from the church. While our pastor needs to be available for the duties as the shepherd of our church, we also understand that we—as a church—need to be sensitive to the schedule and responsibilities of his other job. We are praying that God will increase our ministry and impact in our community, and hope to grow so that we can again support a full-time pastor. Still, we are committed to supporting a bivocational pastor's unique needs.

We further recognize that bivocational pastorates are ideal for those with the firm call to pastoral ministry, but limited experience. We prefer to entertain candidates with a few years pastoral experience and a Bible college degree however, we welcome and encourage interest from those candidates transitioning to the ministry from industry, or those who are currently serving in a local church in a bivocational or full time ministry position.

Essential Ministry Responsibilities

• Effectively proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and lead the congregation in support of ongoing Bible teaching and discipleship ministries.
• Work with church leadership to clearly set forth vision, mission, goals and service opportunities which members can understand and support.
• Equip, educate, and edify the church, leading members to embrace and to exercise their God-given gifts to build up the body of Christ and to make disciples both locally and globally.
• Exercise biblical authority in matters of governance and discipline as set forth in the constitution and bylaws.
• Model and mentor others in an authentic Christian lifestyle and witness.
• Participate in the planning of worship services and events, and equip staff and lay leaders to successfully coordinate those services and events.
• Provide pastoral care as requested, for example biblical counseling, marriage counseling, weddings, and funeral services.
• Partner with the elders and church members in care ministries, such as visiting the sick and homebound.
• Oversee and lead (includes delegation of tasks) community outreach ministries and events.
• Effectively plan, prioritize and manage schedule, balancing Pastor job duties with family and other responsibilities in a healthy and God-honoring way.
• Adhere to the constitution bylaws, policies and procedures and as adopted by the church.
• Ensure effective communication with the church family and community about the ministries, missions, events, situations, and activities of the church through personal, digital, written, and social media formats.