Faith Community Church in Red Oak, Iowa is actively looking for a new Lead Pastor.

Position Purpose:

The Lead Pastor should be an experienced, relationally oriented minister who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and skilled in preaching and teaching the gospel. He must work with the elders of the church to shepherd the congregation and make disciples through evangelistic efforts in the community and participation it the global ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. We believe one of the primary responsibilities of pastoral leadership is to “equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12) to bring the body to full maturity in Christ.

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and endeavor to live a Spirit-filled life characterized by humility, grace, and compassion for others.
• Able to interpret, preach and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ with conviction and skill to bring men and women to repentance and faith, lead the congregation in worship, and devotion to the Father in response to his grace and mercy.
• Meets qualifications for licensing and ordination as an official worker in the MidAmerica District of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Experience in ministry as a lead pastor preferred. An MDiv or an equivalent master’s degree in Bible and theology and/or pastoral ministry is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strengths in strategic planning, and vision casting as well as basic knowledge of good administrative practices for church organization and successful ministry.
• Strong supervisory skills to lead and a commitment to develop other members of the pastoral staff as well as elders, members of the governing board, and other lay ministers in the church.

Responsibilities:

• Worship
  • In cooperation with the Director for Music Ministries, plan and lead worship services and special events for worship and prayer. The lead pastor bears primary responsibility for the preaching ministry of the church.
  • Administer the ordinances.
  • Perform ceremonial functions as required (weddings, funerals, etc.)
• Leadership Development
  • Provide for the professional development of church staff.
  • Equip the elders, governing board members and other ministry leaders for ministry.
  • Provide oversight and support for other lay ministers in the church.
• Disciple-making.
  • Lead the church in evangelism and community outreach ministries in keeping with the mission, vision, and values of FCC.
  • Coordinate and support small group ministries.
  • Actively support and promote global church planting and evangelistic ministries through Alliance Missions.
  • Promote and oversee the Christian education ministries of the church.
• Administration
  • Serve as chair of the governing board.
  • Lead the church staff in the performance of the duties and give oversight to the congregation’s administrative needs.
• Pastoral Care
  • Serve as the primary preaching and teaching elder of the church.
  • Lead the elders to guide, teach, protect, and provide pastoral care for the members of the church.
  • Provide personal spiritual counsel, as necessary.
  • Oversee small group ministries in conjunction with the elders,

For additional information about Faith Community Church and Red Oak, Iowa, please explore the links below.

Faith Community Church - https://www.redoakfaith.org/

Red Oak - https://www.redoakiowa.com/

Contact Kent Sovine (kent@madcma.org) for more information.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.