Senior Pastor

Position Title: Senior Pastor

Location: Mountain Grace Church – Dubois, Wyoming

Reports To: The Board of Elders

Position Status: Full-Time

The Position

Mountain Grace Church in Dubois, Wyoming is a church family prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor who senses God's invitation to walk alongside a devoted, Spirit-filled church family and help shape what He is already doing in our midst. We are looking for a humble, Christ-centered shepherd—someone who loves people, teaches Scripture faithfully, and is eager to see lives transformed by the Gospel. A pastor who will lead the church to be centered on the full counsel of God's word and prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and growing in holiness and obedience to God's truth, as we love one another and love our community growing to be fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Mountain Grace Church's heart is to be a welcoming place for all. We follow Jesus together with the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to build His Kingdom on earth, and living out the Good News through prayer, study the full counsel of Scripture, rejoicing in answered prayer, miracles and healing, authentic worship, meaningful relationships, and compassionate service in our community.

Mountain Grace Church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and affirms The Baptist Faith & Message (Amended June 14, 2023)

The Opportunity

The Lead Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader and co-teacher of Mountain Grace Church. In partnership with our Elder and Leadership Team, the pastor helps steward the vision, oversee ministry life, and guide the church forward with grace, knowledge, wisdom, Biblical teaching, spiritual growth, humility, and faith.

Key Areas of Ministry

Preach and teach the full counsel of God's Word with clarity, depth, and grace.Lead weekly worship services.Officiate Communion and Baptism.Offer pastoral care, encouragement, and appropriate counseling.Officiate at weddings, funerals, and special pastoral services as needed.Provide oversight and support for the day-to-day operations of the church.Provide leadership and oversight for the ministries of the church.Disciple and develop future leaders and servants within the church.Encourage unity, faithfulness, and sustainable growth over time.

Who We Are Praying For

Someone with A visible, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear call to pastoral ministry.Full theological alignment with the beliefs of Mountain Grace Church.Biblical character and spiritual maturity as described in Scripture for pastors and teachers.Seminary training in pastoral ministry or theology.Prior ministry experience in a pastoral or leadership role.Someone who isA collaborative leader who values shared ministry and teamwork.Willing to operate in an Elder led organizational structure.Comfortable with co-teaching and sharing the weekly preaching responsibilities with established teaching pastors.

What We Offer as a Church

Established Elder team that values prayer, collaboration, and trust.A loving, supportive church family eager to serve and grow together.Established ministry teams and a shared leadership model.A debt-free, well-maintained church facility.A congregation committed to encouraging and caring for the pastor and their family.

Church Overview

Mountain Grace Church is a family of believers that is committed to the absolute authority of the Word of God and to following Jesus Christ in purity and holiness of heart and life. We believe that the direct fruit of a heart that has been transformed by the saving power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a Spirit filled life focused on God and compassion for those whom He loves. That is why we here at Mountain Grace Church seek to reach out to youth and families, the needy and to the lost in order that we might honor Christ by joining with Him in the work He is doing in the world. We invite you to experience the fellowship of love we share as a family as we seek to reach our community (and the world) with the love of Christ.

Church Vision Statement

"Determined to know Christ and make Him known" is the vision statement around which we center the life and ministries of Mountain Grace Church. We believe in the absolute authority of the Word of God, the great love of the Father, the defeat of death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the help of the Holy Spirit to grow us and pray for miracles and healing.

We support Southern Baptist mission organizations and conduct a variety of seasonal mission projects throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching, Teaching & Worship

Faithfully prepare and deliver engaging, biblically sound sermons.Lead Sunday worship services in collaboration with the worship team and lay leaders.Administer the ordinances of the church (e.g., Communion, Baptism, and Baby Dedications).Share the responsibility of preaching with fellow teaching pastors and able, approved workmen who correctly handle the word of truth. Oversee the Training & Equipping ministries of the church for adults, youth, and children.2. Pastoral Care & Shepherding

Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance to congregation members.Officiate weddings and conduct funeral/memorial services.Visit the sick, elderly, and homebound within the local community. Equip the saints, church members, to do the work of the ministry.3. Leadership & Administration

Provide executive leadership and oversight to church staff, volunteers, and ministry directors.Work closely with the Elder board to ensure the church's doctrinal integrity and fiscal health, overseeing the activities of the church, its organizations, officers, and other church leaders in performing their tasks in worship, proclamation, education, and evangelism. Honor Mountain Grace Church's Elder-led organizational structure.Assist in developing, managing, and executing the annual church budget.Oversee all ministries of the church for growth and fulfillment of the church's purposes.4. Community Outreach & Evangelism

Serve as a visible representative of the church in the local Dubois/Wyoming community.Build relationships with local schools, civic leaders, and other community organizations to foster outreach.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3-5+ years of proven experience in pastoral ministry, specifically in preaching, staff supervision, and church leadership.Education: Attended Seminary School or equivalent Biblical College or Christian Education but not a new graduate.Family: Candidates should be married, preferably with children.Alignment: Full agreement with the church's statement of faith and doctrinal bylaws. Community Awareness: Candidates should be well acquainted with the remoteness of Dubois, the challenges of living in a small town, and the demographics of the area and Wyoming.Biblical: Candidates shall have qualifications consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1Biblical: Place the Bible before Religion.Character: Candidates shall demonstrate an exemplary Christian testimony in private, family and public life.Accountability: Candidates shall be willing to be responsible and accountable to the Elder board and Church membership.Strengths: Strong in abilities of Leadership, Prayer, Discipleship, and Preaching.Skillset: Strong verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, and administrative proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, or a related field from an accredited seminary or university is preferred.Personality: Prefer an outgoing and confident man who is willing to engage with the community and members of the church.Experience: Have pastored a church of similar size or larger than Mountain Grace Church.Experience: Past, successful experience in Children's and Youth ministry is a plus.Experience: Leading outreach ministries is a plus.Experience: Specific family and/or marriage counseling experience is a plus.

Compensation/Benefit Statement

Compensation and Benefits will be a discussion between the candidate and the Elder Board after your calling to Mountain Grace Church is confirmed and an offer to be our Lead Pastor is accepted. No member of the Pastoral Search Committee is authorized to discuss compensation or benefits during the application and interview process.

Application process

Stage 1: Application ReviewPlease submit your cover letter, resume, 2-3 references (no family references please), and links to 2-3 recent recorded sermons to [email protected] we reach out to your current employer, Elder, or Deacon board?Stage 2: Written/Email/VideoResponse InterviewStage 3: Zoom Interview(s)Candidate FirstWife/[Family] SecondStage 4: Candidate Background CheckStage 5: On-site visit and in-person Interview (Committee, Elders, Congregation)Stage 6: Elder and Congregation Review/VoteStage 7: Offer and Acceptance