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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.

Part-time | On-site

Hours: 25+/week

Report to: Lead Pastor, Personnel Leader, Executive Team Leader 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Office Administrator is the first contact with the Newsong Family and the greater community. The Office Administrator manages the daily operations of the church including but not limited to: training, equipping, overseeing volunteers, supplies and communication. The O.A. has the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

1. Internal/External Communication 

• Worship Experience Loop 
• Create Weekly Graphic-based email 
• Internal print media  
• Manage digital communication: Text In Church, Church Center App 
• Internal Displays (delegating or creating)

2. Calendar 

•  Manage church calendar (spread out on various digital platforms and print) 

       Includes all ministry teams, events, and outside groups 

3. Ministry Teams Liaison: 

• Maintain current team lists & contact info. 
• Be available to provide requests of teams 
• Prepare rooms, food requests, etc for ministry team meetings

4. Membership/Registration: 

• Planning Center Online 

5. Procurement: 

•  Building supplies 
•  Grounds 
•  Special events/projects 
•  Small Groups/Ministry Teams 

6. Human Resources: 

• Maintain/Compose Employee Handbook/Procedures
• Manage employee forms (PTO and Vacation)
• Manage employee health plans when offered
• Background Checks, including volunteers 

9. Facility: 

• Coordinate Cleaning Professionals 
• Internet Maintenance 
• Maintain Lock Up Schedule/key use 
• Manage requests for building use 
• Coordinate Staff Responsibilities

10. 501(c)(3) Compliance

• Maintain annual reporting for the Secretary of State (S.O.S.)
• Maintain current non-profit status (periodic inspection)
• Update & maintain current non-profit signature agents/officers
• Maintain current IRS determination letter and IRS Form 1023 

11. Staff Meetings

• Attend weekly staff meetings set by lead pastor

12. Sunday 

• Download/screen mirror all advertising loops
• Recruit live announcement leader for both services
• Recruit 8 communion helpers
• Troubleshoot all wifi connections
• Set up all ipads for Kidsong/Nursery checkins
• Set up all ipads for giving
• Place all print media on worship seats
• Download advertising loops to Media drive for proclaim (AV Booth)
• Make sure all rooms are ready for volunteers
• Set up any missional life spotlights
• Be available for any “need”

Familiarity/Willingness to learn the following programs/platforms: 

Text In Church, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, MAC OS, Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, MailChimp, Google Workspace 

Skills: 

Self-motivated, Multi-tasker, Willing to follow up, A Curious Nature, Open & Engaging, Problem solver 

Key Requirement: 

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and your neighbor as yourself. This is NOT our home. But you have opportunities to be Light in a very broken world. Love people towards eternity.