Job Overview
A senior pastor should be a devoted and fruit-bearing follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for shepherding God's people. He should exhibit strong moral character, integrity, and ethical behavior. He must have a hunger for God's Word and sharing it with others.
A highly-qualified candidate will be credentialed or willing to pursue credentialing with the Evangelical Free Church of America. More can be learned about this process on the EFCA's website .
Clear and honest communication is of utmost importance for our senior pastor. Leadership must be demonstrated through interpersonal skills, administrative abilities, collaborative approach, and responsibility delegation.
Compensation will be competitively based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include PTO, retirement, and medical stipend.
Candidates are expected to live in, and be actively engaged in, the Neillsville community.
Job Description
The senior pastor will provide spiritual, pastoral, and visionary leadership for the congregation encouraging the church to fulfill its mission in leading each person to trust in Jesus. This role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and administrative oversight with the goal of nurturing the spiritual growth and well-being of the church community. The senior pastor will work together with the youth pastor, worship director, Christian education director, and elder board in discipleship and outreach in our community.
Living Hope EFC is congregationally-governed and elder-led. The senior pastor reports to the elder board.