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Job Title:

Senior Pastor (Solo Pastor)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Pastor / Senior Pastor to lead and guide our diverse, dedicated and engaged congregation. The Pastor / Senior Pastor serves as a spiritual leader, shepherd, counselor, coach, leader and mentor to our ACC congregation. The role oversees the day-to-day operations of the church, and works closely with the Church Session and Trustees.

The ideal candidate has prior PCA pastoral experience leading a diverse congregation in an urban setting. Deeply grounded in personal thoughtful prayer and knowledge and study of the Bible, God's revealed and authoritative word. Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) AREAS INCLUDE:

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Preach gospel-centered sermons that are biblically sound, relevant, and engaging and administer the sacraments in worship; Periodically conduct baptismal, wedding, and funeral ceremonies and provide spiritual leadership and guidance to congregation members; Co-lead weekly service planning and worship with the Worship Director.

TEACHING AND MINISTRY: Lead Christian Education Classes and prepare or develop curriculum for community groups; Conduct Introductory classes for prospective church members.

LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING: Lead through servant leadership and mentor our congregation, church staff, pastoral interns, and volunteers; Train and mentor ministry leaders, supervise Worship Director and Ministry Coordinator and conduct weekly staff meetings; Identify and provide needed training for leaders and staff; Lead by example through serving in our Helps and Outreach Diaconal ministries; Moderate and lead the Session.

PASTORAL CARE, COUNSEL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING: Build meaningful relationships with congregation members and commit to praying for the church; Provide pastoral care to church members, including hospital visits, counseling, and other support as needed, and effectively handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner with biblical resolution; Provide pastoral consultation on Diaconate Ministry and, in collaboration, tangibly address the needs of the local community in a Christ-glorifying fashion by building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and residents, including non-Christians.

CHURCH OPERATIONS: Work collaboratively with the church staff, Session, and Trustees to ensure the church's mission and vision are being met; Oversee the planning and implementation of church programs and events and assist with creating each new fiscal year budget, as a Budget Committee member.

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Position Qualifications:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Must be an ordained Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) minister (or will seek PCA ordination) in good standing.
• Demonstrated love for and commitment to the proclamation of the Christian gospel, Christ's church, His people, and guided by prayer and reflection. Aligned with ACC's Mission and Core Values.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; master's degree or equivalent in divinity or theology.
• 5+ years of experience in pastoral ministry, leading a diverse, established congregation, with at least 2 years of experience weekly preaching. Prior experience in an urban setting and with Youth Ministry is desirable.
• Strong biblical knowledge and understanding of Reformed theology and Presbyterian doctrine.
• Strong commitment to Diaconal mercy and justice ministry (both inward and outward facing.)
• Excellent verbal, active listening, written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual fluency is desirable, but not required.
• Highly trusted as a spiritual and ethical leader in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Must reside in Astoria, Queens.

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Application Deadline

06/10/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$90k+

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Astoria Community Church (PCA)

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Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

New York City (Astoria), NY

Description of Organization

Astoria Community Church (PCA) is a church of 145 members in New York City. We believe that God loves the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, NYC, and has raised up our church as a faithful, loving presence within it. Astoria is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States, and our church reflects that diversity. Our members and attendees hail from all over the world, and it is common to find people who speak multiple languages in the congregation.

Our church mission is built around what Jesus called "the first and greatest commandment," to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, all our souls, and all our minds (Matthew 22:34-40). The second commandment, "like unto it," Jesus said, is to love our neighbors as ourselves.

We believe that learning and studying God's Word is key to becoming the church we need to be. In addition to biblical preaching and liturgy every Sunday, we have community groups that meet every week to discuss the sermon and dig deeper into the Scriptural texts preached that week. Those groups also prioritize prayer and fellowship, as we seek to love one another faithfully and well.

We also talk of "disciple-making" being a core value at ACC. We want everyone in our church to grow continually in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Because of this, we intend to put much energy into Christian education and spiritual formation for our church members of all ages.

God calls his people "to act justly and to love mercy" (Micah 6:8), and we see that call extending beyond our local congregation toward all of those around us. We want to demonstrate the kindness of God through works of service to our neighbors, especially those who are poor, needy, or marginalized.

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