Senior Pastor Job Description

At Relevant Church, we are committed to sharing the timeless truth of God’s Word in ways that speak to the needs of a rapidly changing world. Our heart is to see lives transformed through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to equip believers to live out their faith with relevance, compassion, and conviction.

The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader of Relevant Church, responsible for shaping, teaching, and stewarding the spiritual health, mission, and direction of the church.
This role calls for a visionary shepherd who can inspire, unify, and mobilize the body of Christ toward Matthew 28:19-20a: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.

The Senior Pastor provides biblical teaching, spiritual oversight, leadership development, and administrative duties in collaboration and unity with the Elders, deacons, and church staff.

• Work with the Elders to prayerfully clarify and communicate the church’s vision, mission, and strategic direction.
• Lead the congregation in pursuing spiritual growth, community engagement, and outreach aligned with the mission of Relevant Church.
• Equip and empower ministry leaders, volunteers, and members to serve effectively and faithfully.

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered, and relevant sermons.
• Teach and lead Bible studies, discipleship groups, and other teaching opportunities.
• Ensure that all teaching ministries reflect sound doctrine and the life-changing truth of Scripture.

• Provide pastoral counseling, visitation, and spiritual guidance for individuals and families.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other key church ceremonies.
• Shepherd the congregation with compassion, grace, and humility.

• Serve as a member of the Board of Elders and Board of Directors, offering spiritual, pastoral, and organizational insight.
• Provide leadership, encouragement, and accountability to staff and ministry leaders.
• Mentor and develop future leaders and teachers within the church.

• Oversee or delegate ministries such as worship, discipleship, outreach, and care.
• Partner with ministry teams to plan and execute worship services, programs, and events that align with the church’s mission and values.
• Provide oversight of finances, missions, and church operations in partnership with the Elders and ministry teams.

• Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9.
• Mature in faith with a clear and certain saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A man of prayer, humility, integrity, and teachability.
• Demonstrates a shepherd’s heart with a deep love for the congregation and a commitment to discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Models a Christ-like lifestyle, maintaining strong family relationships and personal spiritual health.

• Minimum of three (3) years of pastoral experience in a church setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Bible or Pastoral Studies required; Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from an accredited seminary preferred.
• Gifted in preaching, teaching, and shepherding.
• Knowledgeable in biblical discipleship and able to develop and lead discipleship initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration and unity.

• A visionary leader who can discern God’s direction for Relevant Church and lead others to pursue it.
• A servant-leader who values teamwork, transparency, and accountability.
• A compassionate pastor who genuinely loves people and leads with grace and truth.
• A faithful student of God’s Word who seeks to live and lead under its authority.

The Senior Pastor serves as an elder under the authority of the Board of Elders and is jointly accountable to them for the overall spiritual direction and health of the church.

$70,000 – $85,000

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest and describing your call to ministry.
• A current résumé.
• A statement of faith and philosophy of ministry.
• (Optional) Links to recent sermons or teaching samples.

For all inquiries or to apply, please contact:

Jason Busick (jason@aboutrelevant.com)  and David Jones (Chapdj11@gmail.com)