Staff Pastor

Job Overview

Crosspoint Fellowship is a reformed baptist church seeking to fill the role of Staff Pastor to join the other elders in shepherding and leading the church through the ministry of the Word and discipleship. We are a church committed to the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are in the process of adopting the 2nd London Baptist Confession (1689) as a summary of our doctrinal convictions, pending congregational affirmation. It is our hope that this Pastor Profile will assist prospective applicants in discerning whether their vision, values, qualifications, and mission are aligned with the needs of Crosspoint Fellowship.

The Staff Pastor should embody the qualifications for elders outlined in the pastoral epistles. Additionally, he should be:

A Man of Prayer and Devotion: Deeply committed to communion with God in prayer, meditation on Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. His ministry should flow from a committed personal spiritual life.

A Humble Leader: Not domineering or self-promoting, but one who leads by example, and uses the gifts of others to foster unity within the church body. He should seek to be approachable and desire to be among the people.

Relationally Wise: Able to build relationships across generations, handle conflict biblically, and mentor emerging leaders. Able to guide different groups within the church to a unified vision without division. Values input from others and is skilled at resolving conflict. Not easily wearied by the inevitable difficulties of relationships in a fallen world, but able to draw hope from the power of the gospel to heal and progress. A master at "triaging" issues and knows when the situation or issue demands firmness and when maturity will allow yielding and leaving something unsettled.

A Loving Husband and Father: Able to manage his household well, with a supportive family that reflects godly priorities. He does not neglect the spiritual well-being of his family, but is able to handle the demands of ministry without losing sight of his calling as a husband/father.

Educationally Prepared to Preach and Teach: Skilled in rightly handling the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15). He should be passionate about teaching sound doctrine, refuting error, and applying Scripture to the hearts of hearers. Possession of a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is valued, but not required. He should have accumulated sufficient knowledge to be able to masterfully present the Christian faith in all it's depth and contours. His gaps in theological knowledge should be few. He should be committed to ongoing learning and be continuously increasing in ability to teach with depth and precision.

Settled in Conviction: His learning should not be of a kind as described in 2 Tim 3:7: "always learning and never arriving at a knowledge of the truth", but should be a supplement to what is already established within him. He should value first-hand acquisition of knowledge from primary source study, while understanding the limitations of second-hand knowledge.

Experienced in Ministry: More than 5 years of pastoral experience is preferred, including preaching, counseling, and church leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a staff and serving within a plurality of elders.

Job Description

Staff Pastor Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Pastor of Crosspoint Fellowship serves as a biblically qualified elder whose primary responsibility is the faithful preaching and teaching of God's Word for the building up of the church and the glory of God. In partnership with the other elders, the Staff Pastor provides spiritual leadership, doctrinal oversight, and shepherding care, equipping the saints for the work of ministry in accordance with Scripture and the church's doctrine.

Reports to the Elders.

Biblical and Theological Commitments

The Staff Pastor must:

• Give clear evidence of a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ and a life marked by repentance and holiness.
• Meet the biblical qualifications for an elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Affirm and teach in accordance with the Second London Baptist Confession (1689). Certain exceptions are permissible.
• Support and promote the mission, purpose, covenant, and governance of Crosspoint Fellowship, refraining from teaching anything contrary to the church's doctrine.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching and Teaching

• Faithfully preach and teach the Scriptures with clarity, conviction, exhortation, and pastoral care.
• Participate in coordination of sermon series planning with the elders.
• Willing to teach in other settings as needed.
• Model sound biblical interpretation and theological faithfulness.
• Preach 40 Sundays per year.

2. Spiritual Leadership and Shepherding

• Serve as a Staff Elder, sharing in the spiritual oversight of the congregation.
• Shepherd church members through prayer, counsel, encouragement, and admonition according to Scripture as one who will give account for their souls.
• Assist in matters of church discipline, membership, and pastoral care in accordance with the church constitution.
• Able to effectively, lovingly, and tactfully shepherd a wide variety of individuals.
• Model a life of humility, integrity, hospitality, and love for the flock.
• Along with the other elders, provide direction, support, and care to Life Group Shepherds, Deacons, and other ministry leads and teams.

3. Discipleship and Equipping

• Equip the saints for the work of ministry through teaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Encourage consistent holy and faithful Christian living among church members.
• Help cultivate a culture of biblical discipleship and fellowship.
• Coordinate with the Elders and Operations Director to lead in development of new and ongoing ministries.
• Coordinate with the Elders and Operations Director to assist in the development of plans for future church growth and planting.

4. Sacraments and Worship

• Assist in the administration of the sacraments of believer's baptism and the Lord's Supper.
• Coordinate with the Elders and the Worship Director to ensure biblically faithful worship that aligns with the church's doctrinal convictions.

5. Collaboration and Church Life

• Work closely with other Elders, deacons, and church staff in unity and mutual accountability.
• Participate in Elder meetings, prayer, and decision-making.
• Support the congregation's authority in matters of doctrine, leadership, membership, and discipline.
• Along with other elders, officiate weddings and funerals as needed.

1. Leadership of Staff and Ministry Leads

• Coordinate with the Operations Director to attend/lead weekly staff meetings.
• Provide direct supervision of staff and ministry leads, being present with staff on campus during core office hours.
• Provide mentoring, relational care, and team building for staff/ministry leads.

Required Qualifications

• Agreement with Crosspoint Fellowship's doctrinal statements and church covenant.
• Demonstrated gifting and experience in expositional preaching and teaching.
• Willingness to submit to and serve within an elder-led, congregationally governed church.
• Previous experience successfully leading a church staff.