Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor - Cambridge City Christian Church Position Summary Cambridge City Christian Church is seeking a Lead Pastor who is a passionate, servant-oriented preacher and visionary leader. The Lead Pastor will serve alongside the eldership to equip the body of Christ for ministry and mission. The primary focus is on preaching and teaching the Word of God, building meaningful relationships within the congregation, and fostering healthy church growth. This role emphasizes a balanced approach: strong biblical preaching, shepherding care, limited administration, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial yet collaborative, committed to scriptural truth applied in cultural context, and focused on reaching young adults, young families, youth, and underprivileged individuals in the community while nurturing the existing congregation. Success will be measured by a healthy, growing church where the congregation applies biblical teaching and where the pastor builds strong relational connections. Cambridge City Christian Church is a welcoming, positively regarded congregation in a community with both established families and underprivileged populations. We are excited to welcome a Lead Pastor who will help us reach the next generation while faithfully caring for our current members through biblical preaching, relational ministry, and Spirit-led vision. Interested candidates should submit a resume, statement of calling, and sample sermon link or recording. Personal & Spiritual Leadership Model a growing discipleship to Jesus Christ with a sustained personal prayer and devotional life. Maintain lifelong learning in ministry skills. Demonstrate godliness in family, church, and community life. Meet regularly with the Elder Board (minimum once monthly) Key Responsibilities Preaching & Teaching (Primary Focus - ~50% of time) Serve as the primary presenter of the Word of God during Sunday morning services. Study and prepare biblically sound, relevant messages that help the congregation apply Scripture to daily life. Emphasize core portions of the Word in a culturally relevant way, especially engaging 20-40-year-olds. Provide teaching in various settings (small groups, classes, etc.) for life-to-life discipleship and training in godliness. Shepherding & Relationships (~30% of time) Build genuine relationships within the congregation through regular visits, contacts with newcomers, and pastoral care (hospitals, funerals, counseling, weddings, shut-ins). Support individuals and families in crisis. Seek discipling relationships with new believers. Communicate and collaborate with elders and other leaders to enhance shepherding across the church. Participate in a personal accountability group of other men for encouragement and growth. Leadership & Administration (~10% of time) Work with the elders to discern God s direction for the church, including long-term planning. Lead and mentor church staff through supervision, planning, and coordination of ministry efforts. Oversee daily administrative needs, with support from a financial administrator during a transition period (up to 2 years). Lead hiring and oversight of non-pastoral support staff (with Elder Board approval). Participate in hiring processes for pastoral staff (Associate, Youth, Worship, etc.) via Elder-initiated search committees. Support key ministry networks (Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Outreach) Outreach & Community Engagement (~10% of time) Actively participate in the local Cambridge City community, including the ministerial association. Help the church better incorporate underprivileged individuals into fellowship. Empower the church for outreach and mission. ______________________________________________________________________________

Qualifications Calling & Character:

A clear call to pastoral ministry with a servant-hearted, entrepreneurial leadership style. Must be a man of integrity, accountable to Christ first and then to the elders.

Preaching & Teaching:

Proven ability to preach/teach Scripture expositionally and relevantly, with emphasis on life application in a contemporary cultural context.

Relational Skills:

Strong relational and shepherding gifts; experience building discipling relationships and caring for people in all life stages.

Leadership:

Experience leading staff and volunteers; collaborative yet initiative-taking.

Ordination:

Bible-based church

Technology:

possesses computer skills

Education:

Theological training (Bible college or seminary degree preferred).

Family:

Spouse who is supportive and willing to be involved/engaged in the life of the church Practical & Cultural Expectations Live in the Cambridge City / WWSD community. Participate in the local ministerial association and broader community life. After an initial 6-month period, the time allocation (50/30/10/10) may be revisited based on church needs. Elders will not micromanage but will be involved in major decisions. The church values a positive community reputation and desires continued growth in outreach.

Benefits & Compensation Compensation:

Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and research from web-based pastoral compensation data. (Specific figures to be discussed with candidates.)

Generous Sabbatical Policy:

Designed to support long-term health and prevent pastoral burnout.

Support Structure:

Collaborative eldership, transitional financial/administrative help, and freedom to focus primarily on preaching and shepherding.

Professional Development:

Encouragement for ongoing learning and ministry skill growth.

Housing/Relocation:

Support may be available depending on candidate circumstances (to be discussed).