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

Review all materials at https://clearriver.org/pastoral-search/. Email the following to [email protected]:

1. Cover letter and resume.

2. Personally written answers (no AI support) to application questions.

3. Social media usernames, blogs, channels, and links to video sermons/teaching.

4. 3–5 professional references (supervisors, peers, and congregational members).