Senior Pastor – Clear River Community Church (CRCC)

Location: Manassas, Virginia | Status: Full-time

Overview

Clear River Community Church, a multi-generational congregation of ~125, is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead our church. We blend historic Christian faith with Spirit-dependent worship, gathering each Sunday to proclaim Scripture, pray, and meet Christ at His Table. The Senior Pastor focuses on preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and administrative oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Word & Worship: Serve as primary preacher; with the Worship Director ensure theologically rich and sound services integrating Word, Spirit, and weekly Holy Communion.

• Discipleship: Mentor staff and lay leaders; oversee Bible studies, small groups, and children/youth ministries to cultivate spiritual maturity and a heart for evangelism

• Pastoral Care: Provide spiritual counsel, prayer, and crisis support; officiate life events (weddings, funerals, baptisms) and oversee visitation for the sick.

• Vision & Leadership: Partner with the leadership team to set strategic goals, lead local/global outreach, and manage daily church operations.

• Administration: Oversee budget management and resource allocation with the Financial Team; ensure compliance with church policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in theology or related field (Required); M.Div (Strongly Desired).

• Experience: 8–10 years pastoral experience, with at least 3–5 years in senior leadership.

• Theological Fit: Reformed understanding of Christ’s presence in Communion; openness to the gifts of the Spirit; openness to / commitment to the CRCC Statement of Faith.

• Skills: Compelling preaching, admin skills, people skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Compliance: Ordination (desired); willing to undergo criminal, credit, and media checks.

Accountability & BenefitsAccountable to the Leadership team and Messenger Fellowship (current oversight). Compensation includes competitive salary, housing allowance, healthcare (medical/dental/vision), retirement plan, travel allowance, and paid time off. Details to be discussed during candidate interviews.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected].  Please DO NOT use the “Apply” button on the job posting website.

1. A cover letter expressing your interest in the position
2. An acknowledgement in your cover letter that you have read all material posted to clearriver.org/pastoral-search and see no impediments that would preclude your further consideration. 
3. Your current resume
4. A link(s) to videos of sermons or teaching

If your initial application is viewed favorably, and if you have satisfied all the application requirements, you can expect search team follow-up requesting the following information:

1. Personally written answers (no AI support) to application questions posted below.
2. Social media usernames, blogs, Youtube channels, Instagram, Facebook
3. Letters of recommendation and contact information (for followup) from 3-5 professional references including a supervisor or oversight, a peer, and a respected congregational member

A select few may be invited for interviews, preaching demonstrations, and further evaluation.

If you have any questions, or reservations about applying, please do not hesitate to submit them to [email protected]. We are open to working through many issues applicants might deem as impediments.