Job Overview

Abyssinia Worship Center (formerly Abyssinia Christ Centered Ministries), founded by the late Bishop Iona E. Locke, is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor to provide dynamic, Spirit-led leadership and continue our mission of worship, discipleship, and community impact. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader and committed to fostering spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and the holistic development of our intergenerational congregation.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically sound, dynamic, and anointed sermons that align with Apostolic doctrine and inspire spiritual growth. [conversion]
• Spiritual Leadership: Lead with a commitment to prayer, fasting, and personal devotion, ensuring that all ministry efforts are Spirit-led and rooted in holiness.
• Pastoral Care: Provide shepherding to the congregation through counseling, visitations, and mentorship, addressing the needs of youth, young adults, and seniors.
• Discipleship & Formation: Oversee and strengthen Christian education, ensuring that new believers are taught foundational doctrine and mature believers continue to grow in their faith.
• Administrative & Organizational Leadership: Manage church operations, provide staff oversight, and provide strategic planning for church growth.
• Intergenerational Engagement: Foster a church culture that is inclusive of all generations, creating opportunities for youth, young adults, and elders to actively engage in worship and ministry.
• Financial Stewardship: Maintain financial integrity by offering support of the finance department's management of church resources, effective fundraising, and strategic expansion efforts.
• Community Outreach & Evangelism: Lead and support local and global mission initiatives, strengthening the church's presence and impact in its community and beyond.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and train ministers, deacons, and church leaders to equip them for effective ministry and future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Ministerial Experience: At least 5-10+ years of pastoral or assistant pastoral experience with a proven track record of church leadership, discipleship, and growth.
• Theological Alignment: Strong commitment to Pentecostal theology, including the necessity of repentance, water baptism, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
• Biblical & Doctrinal Soundness: Deep knowledge of Scripture, with the ability to teach and apply biblical principles in a practical and transformational way.
• Leadership & Vision: Spirit-led, prayerful leader with a clear and compelling vision for the future of Abyssinia Worship Center.
• Holiness & Integrity: Exemplary Christian lifestyle demonstrating holiness and integrity.
• Education: A seminary or formal theological education is preferred, but not required.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience using digital and social media platforms for ministry outreach, communication, and engagement.