Senior Pastor

Job Overview

About Cornerstone

• Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church is an elder-led EFCA church located in Glenview, Illinois, a suburban community just north of Chicago. We are a multigenerational church committed to the authority of Scripture, expository preaching, disciple-making, meaningful church membership, gospel-centered biblical worship, and the advancement of the Great Commission.
• We are seeking a Senior Pastor who joyfully embraces the calling to shepherd Christ's church through faithful preaching, humble leadership, relational discipleship, and collaborative ministry with our elder board, staff, and ministry leaders.
• Cornerstone is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and fully affirms the EFCA Statement of Faith.

Position Summary

• The Senior Pastor serves as the primary preaching pastor of the church while serving also as an elder on the elder board to shepherd, equip, and oversee the spiritual health and direction of the congregation.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• A deep love for Christ, His Church, and His Word
• Strong expository preaching ability and communication skills
• A shepherd's heart with relational warmth and humility, and strong interpersonal skills
• Convictional theological leadership grounded in Scripture
• Emotional maturity, wisdom, and collaborative leadership
• A passion for discipleship, evangelism, and leadership development

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

• Serve as the primary expository Bible preacher and teacher for the congregation
• Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God with theological depth and practical application that speaks to the culture
• Lead the church in biblical vision and spiritual formation

Shepherding & Leadership

• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, pastoral care, counseling, and discipleship
• Serve as part of elder board in spiritual oversight and governance
• Equip and mentor ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers
• Help cultivate a healthy culture of unity, grace, truth, and mission

Vision & Ministry Leadership

• Provide leadership for the church's mission, ministries, and strategic direction
• Support outreach, discipleship, family ministry, worship ministry, and next-generation ministry
• Encourage biblical community and member engagement

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological training preferred
• Prior pastoral ministry experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and team ministry

Church Governance

• Cornerstone operates under an elder-led model of church governance in accordance with its constitution and EFCA affiliation. The Lead Pastor serves as an elder collaboratively with the elder board in the spiritual leadership of the church.

Compensation

• Compensation package is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.