Job Overview

Grace Church of Harmony (Harmony, PA) Senior Pastor

THE BIG PICTURE

Grace Church of Harmony (Size 300) (https://www.gcoh.org) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. Nestled in the charming and historic town of Harmony, Pennsylvania – just 30 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh – Grace Church of Harmony is a Christ-centered, independent church family seeking a Senior Pastor who is passionate about proclaiming God's Word and shepherding His people. As Harmony continues to grow in population and vibrancy, our church remains committed to faithfully engaging thecommunity with the unchanging truth of the Gospel. Our congregation is dedicated to growing in spiritual maturity, reaching our neighbors and the nations with the Gospel, and cultivating authentic community grounded in prayer and worship. While committed to our core principles, we welcome your ideas for worship, discipleship, and evangelism. We offer a unique opportunity to serve in a small-town setting with a big heart for missions – complete with housing located right in the heart of Harmony, juststeps from our church. If you feel called to lead a body of believers eager to grow and serve under faithful, biblical leadership, we invite you to explore this calling with us.

Job Description

Preferred Indicators:

As we prayerfully seek the man God has already chosen to serve as the next Senior

Pastor of Grace Church of Harmony, the Pastoral Search Committee desires a man

who reflects the following indicators. We recognize these are indicators, not rigid

requirements, and that no one man will embody them all perfectly. Where indicators are not fully met, we are open to conversation, trusting that God's call and equipping are paramount. While no believer is fully perfected in this life, we seek a man who is actively living for Christ and continually growing in the pursuit of these qualities listed below:

Education and Experience:

• Pursues ongoing spiritual, theological, and personal development
• Maintains a teachable spirit and desire for growth
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning that inspires and equips the congregation

to grow in their own faith and understanding of God's Word

• A Master of Divinity (M.Div), Master of Theology (Th.M), or Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M) is strongly preferred; other equivalent theological degrees may also be considered.
• At least five years of expository preaching and pastoral ministry experience is strongly preferred

Theological Affirmations:

• Affirms the Grace Church of Harmony doctrinal statement
• Commits to sound biblical doctrine and the sufficiency of Scripture
• Maintains core theological positions, while being able to winsomely, and with charity, agree to disagree with non-essential theological preferences

Ministry Competencies:

Has a passion for preaching and teaching that is Biblically grounded and centered (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Titus 1:9)

o Preaching and teaching are expository and exegetical, focused upon and led by the accurate interpretation of the Biblical text

o Teaching is based solely on sound doctrine and not driven by popular or cultural

influences, trends, or traditions

o Recognizes the power of the Holy Spirit to work through God's Word

o Preaches the gospel to Christians (not just non-believers)

Demonstrates Christ-like servant leadership (Philippians 2)

o Ministers with joy and gratitude, even in challenging seasons

o Leads without self-promotion, seeking God's glory above personal recognition

o Keeps Christ central in teaching, preaching, and ministry priorities

o Works to build harmony in the body of Christ, uniting people around the gospel

o Shows genuine humility and compassion, putting the needs of others first

o Has a shepherd's heart, willing to know and care for the GCOH flock

Eager to shepherd God's people with care and diligence (1 Peter 5:1-3)

o Willingness to identify and champion a clear vision for the church

o Guides by example, modeling humility

o Cares for the congregation as God's own people, not merely as an organization

o Leads with integrity, avoiding self-interest, financial greed, or personal agenda

o Lives in a way that inspires others to follow Christ more closely

Personal Characteristics and Family Life:

• Approachable, relational, and able to connect with all generations
• Spiritually disciplined and grounded in prayer and Scripture
• Passionate about missions, outreach, and the spiritual growth of the church body
• A faithful steward of personal conduct, including wise use of social media
• If applicable, models a strong, healthy marriage and family life, leading his household well

in accordance with biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:4–5)

• Willing to maintain a healthy balance between work and family

Compensation

Total Compensation $90,000 – 135,000 including housing, insurance and salary. Depending on education and experience.