Job Board

Senior Pastor Job Description

Calvary Bible Church Wayne, NE

General Responsibility

• Preach the Word with passion, depth and application from the pulpit and teaching through various studies
• Leadership development of staff and lay personnel
• Model outreach and discipleship
• Consistent nurturing of a healthy spiritual life through personal time in God’s Word and prayer
• Servant leadership by providing counsel and support for the staff and volunteer leadership
• Shepherd by providing counseling as desired by the members of the congregation and community
• Oversee and conduct ordinances of baptism and communion in coordination with the Elders
• Officiate weddings and funerals as requested by members of the congregation
• Provide oversight of the operations of the church through administration and of the facility in coordination with the Trustees
• Build and nurture ministry partnerships with local churches, community organizations, and the EFC Midwest District, etc…

Shepherding & Leadership Development

• Dedication to discipleship of the church leadership and personally mentored/discipled to include time with peers
• Support existing ministries and contribute to developing new areas of ministry
• Develop training that encourages laymen to participate in the functions of the church body as a volunteer and in leadership roles
• Partner with Elders to graciously navigate confrontation regarding any issue with a congregational member
• Provide instruction regarding membership and baptism informally and formally annually or more as needed
• Shepherds as an ex-officio member of all boards and ministry teams with voting rights by providing direction to the Team Ministry Leaders for the church programs
• Lead by establishing ministry goals with the leadership that fulfill the church’s vision and programs that support the goals and vision
• Equip the body of Christ for the work of the ministry

Expectations

• Establish regular office hours but with flexibility depending upon ministry needs and obligations
• Take a consistent day off in the week along with Saturday off
• Encouraged to attend conferences and free to accept leadership roles in the EFCA, the Midwest District, and other evangelical organizations
• Serve under the auspices of the Evangelical Free Church of America (efca.org)
• Report to the General Board on a monthly basis and to the congregation at business meetings with a general report of his pastoral ministry

Compensation

• Salary Range: $52,000 – $76,000 depending upon education and experience
• Parsonage: If the pastor and family chooses to live in the parsonage the annual rent would be $15,000 and subtracted from the salary package.  Utilities not included
• Time off is determined by the Personal Policy unless otherwise pre-arranged upon terms

Expense fund for books, continuing education, ministry expenses, and mileage compensation for ministry related travel