Lead Pastor

Overview

About the Lead Pastor
The Lead Pastor provides overall leadership for the church alongside the elders. They are primarily responsible to preach and teach the Word of God and to provide strategic leadership and vision to the church staff and church body. Their goal is to shepherd believers through insightful and accurate presentation of biblical truth, equipping them to be “ambassadors.” They strive to teach and lead by word and example and stress both the understanding and application of God’s truth.

The Lead Pastor’s responsibilities include:
Preaching and Teaching
Serves as primary pulpit preacher delivery biblically rooted messages for CCG.
Determines all staff preaching responsibilities. Leads planning of annual preaching calendar. Ensures that all outside speakers who preach at CCG communicate biblical truth.
Works with the Worship Pastor and team to develop a coordinated worship atmosphere that leads people to the throne of God.
Prepares and delivers dynamic and inspiring sermons that effectively communicate God’s revealed truth and are relevant and appropriate to the audience.
Motivates believers to utilize their spiritual gifts for God’s glory and inspires non-believers to seek the Lord as their Savior.
Studies the art and craft of preaching for the purpose of continuously improving their preaching skills. Coaches ministerial staff in the development of their preaching skills and personal ministry leadership skills.
Teaches (primarily, although not restricted to) adult classes providing rich, in-depth knowledge of the revealed Word of God to support spiritual growth.
Leadership
Serves as the primary long-term vision caster for the Church. Makes their personal imprint on CCG’s current vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives.
Communicates and champions CCG’s vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives in such a way that church members enthusiastically embrace them.
Leads the church staff, in collaboration with the Executive Pastor, to carry out the vision and mission. Specifically, works with the senior staff in strategic planning, goal setting, and results accomplishment.
Champions leadership development at all levels within the church.
Addresses and resolves church conflict in a loving and biblical manner.
Relationships and Shepherding
Establishes strong relationships and a spirit of cooperation that promotes a unified team atmosphere among elders and church staff.
Builds relationships with church members, guests, as well as the broader Greenwood community and churches.
Serves as a model and mentor to others in areas of day-to-day Christian life, especially with regard to:Leading others to Christ.
Being a godly spouse and parent, if applicable.
Being a responsible steward of time and finances (including personal rest).
Establishes a trusted support team for their ministry that will encourage them, pray for them, offer honest feedback, and provide accountability.

What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

Education and Experience
Seminary degree required.
5+ years of ministry leadership experience.
Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
A visionary, prayerful leader who is a lifelong learner with a deep love for Scripture and a strong theological foundation, able to bring nuance and clarity to faith and practice.
Demonstrates authentic relational skills and emotional intelligence, building trust and shepherding the congregation with care and attentiveness.
Serves as a unifier—bringing staff, leaders, and the congregation together around a clear, shared identity and vision.
Skilled at navigating complex dynamics, including church founders and long-time members, while leading revitalization with wisdom and grace.
A clear and gifted communicator who engages people effectively without relying on performance or production.
Proactively addresses conflict with discernment, seeking wise counsel and honest feedback, and fostering mutual trust and accountability.
Mobilizes and galvanizes others toward shared mission and ministry goals, aligning positions and practices across the church.
A heart for local and global missions.
Models servant leadership by showing up, supporting various ministries, and championing both local and global missions.