LEAD PASTOR
Full-Time | Salaried | Benefits
ABOUT NEWSONG
Newsong exists to teach and live Biblical truth and be a place of unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to ENGAGE with God, One Another, and the World as we become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Newsong is rooted in Wesleyan theological perspective.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Lead Pastor serves as the primary spiritual and pastoral leader of the congregation, providing vision, direction, and oversight for the life and ministry of the church. He is responsible for preaching and teaching the Word of God, shepherding the congregation, and overseeing the church’s operations and ministries. We desire our lead pastor to have a Wesleyan theological foundation.
In collaboration with Newsong’s Executive Leadership Team, the Lead Pastor develops and implements the church’s vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and core values. As the visible and visionary leader of the congregation, he guides the church in fulfilling God’s purposes through faithful preaching, intentional discipleship, and Christ-centered example.
The Lead Pastor is also committed to cultivating a healthy and vibrant church community by providing pastoral care, counsel, and spiritual guidance to the Newsong family. He prioritizes the identification, recruitment, training, equipping, and empowerment of servant leaders, fostering a culture of leadership development and shared ministry responsibility.
Through spiritual leadership, teaching, shepherding, and administrative oversight, the Lead Pastor plays a vital role in guiding and nurturing the life and growth of the congregation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD PASTOR
The Lead Pastor shall serve as the primary spiritual leader of the congregation and shall be responsible for the following duties:
Preaching and Teaching
Regularly provide Bible-centered, Spirit-led preaching and teaching through Sunday worship services and other ministry opportunities.
Spiritual Preparation
Devote adequate time to prayer and in-depth study of Scripture in preparation for weekly worship services, Bible studies, prayer gatherings, classes, and other scheduled training events.
Spiritual Leadership and Direction
Provide overarching spiritual leadership to the Newsong family by offering guidance, direction, and oversight to promote spiritual growth, unity, and congregational health.
Pastoral Care
Provide pastoral care through counseling, prayer, visitation, and other appropriate means, particularly for individuals and families experiencing personal crises.
Leadership Development and Training
Develop, implement, and oversee ministry-specific training for small group leaders, staff members, and volunteers to strengthen leadership capacity within the church.
Vision Casting and Congregational Unity
Clearly communicate the church’s mission, vision, purpose, and direction, and work to cultivate unity by motivating and equipping the congregation to
actively support and advance these objectives.
Culture Building
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, trust, and continuous growth within the Newsong family and staff, promoting mentorship, development, and collaborative ministry.
Oversight of Leadership Philosophy
Provide oversight of the church’s leadership development philosophy across all ministries to ensure consistency in language, tools, systems, values, and practices.
Curriculum Development and Collaboration
Collaborate with ministry staff to develop and execute ministry-specific leadership training curricula designed to cultivate effective and biblically grounded leaders.
Mentorship and Leader Formation
Organize and lead regular group and individual meetings to build mentoring relationships and intentionally develop emerging leaders.
Strategic Leadership Development Planning
Assist in shaping and implementing the long-range strategic vision for the church’s leadership development pipeline.
Crisis Response and Care
Provide direct pastoral support during times of crisis through counseling, prayer, and spiritual guidance.
Executive and Organizational Oversight
Serve as head of the pastoral leadership team, providing general oversight of staff and volunteer responsibilities and development; ensure the development, implementation, and adherence to church policies, systems, and procedures; and coordinate strategic planning efforts in alignment with the Newsong’s mission and vision.
Modeling a Life of Service and Prayer
Lead the congregation by example in cultivating a lifestyle of service, prayer, and faithful discipleship.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Strong leader who inspires others.
Hardworking and energetic.
Commitment to on-going personal and spiritual development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Masters of Divinity (from accredited seminary), Bachelors Degree.
- Experience: Preferably 5 years of pastoral or leadership roles.
- Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills are
essential.
- Character: Must demonstrate Christ-like character and a commitment to the church's mission and values.
