Senior Pastor Application

About the Position
 

Non-Denominational — 20 - 30 Regular Attenders — Full-Time Position — $40,000 - $60,000
 

Benton Christian Community Church is an elder-led congregation seeking a Senior Pastor to serve as the primary spiritual leader of the church. In keeping with our understanding of Scripture and church governance, the Senior Pastor serves alongside the Elders and must meet the biblical qualifications for eldership.
 

The Senior Pastor will be responsible for preaching and teaching God’s Word, providing pastoral leadership, establishing and reinforcing the spiritual culture of the church, equipping the congregation for evangelism and discipleship, and shepherding the spiritual life of the church. This role requires demonstrated experience in evangelism, discipling new believers, and leading ministry with a builder’s mindset oriented toward growth, momentum, and multiplication within a rural or small-community context.
 

This position is best suited for a pastor who brings planter instincts—someone comfortable building ministry systems, developing leaders, forming culture, and taking responsibility for growth rather than inheriting it.

In accordance with our biblical convictions regarding church leadership (1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9), the Senior Pastor position is open to qualified male candidates.

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Key Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership & Teaching

• Proclaim the Word of God through regular preaching and teaching rooted in Scripture

• Rely on the leading of the Holy Spirit, and maintain an intimate relationship with the Lord

• Lead Sunday worship services in cooperation with worship volunteers and committees

• Provide biblical instruction that forms conviction, obedience, and shared direction, not merely information
   

Evangelism & Discipleship

• Lead the congregation in personal and corporate evangelism grounded in biblical conviction

• Teach and equip church members to clearly and confidently share the gospel

• Actively disciple new Christians, establishing foundations in faith, doctrine, and practice

• Build and sustain a disciple-making culture that produces spiritual reproduction

• Lead the church toward measurable growth through intentional outreach and follow-up
   

Pastoral Leadership

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation

• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion services

• Model spiritual maturity, initiative, and responsibility for the health of the church
   

Church Leadership & Administration

• Serve as the Senior Pastor within an elder-run church structure

• Work collaboratively with the Elders in spiritual oversight, planning, and decision-making

• Help define and advance the church’s direction, priorities, and ministry rhythms

• Participate fully in Elder meetings and other leadership meetings as appropriate
   

Ministry Coordination

• Strengthen and align existing ministries toward growth, discipleship, and leader development

• Recruit, train, and deploy leaders and volunteers, creating pathways for ownership and responsibility

• Ensure ministry teams and committees are oriented toward clear outcomes and mission effectiveness
   

Community Engagement

• Represent the church within the local community

• Build relationships that support evangelistic reach and visibility

• Pursue partnerships that advance gospel presence and church growth

 

Required Qualifications
 

Biblical & Spiritual Qualifications

• Must meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in:

  • 1 Timothy 3:1–7

  • Titus 1:5–9

• Male candidate, in accordance with the church’s biblical convictions regarding pastoral leadership

• Demonstrated spiritual maturity, godly character, and doctrinal faithfulness
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Ministry Experience

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry

• Demonstrated experience in evangelism and teaching others to evangelize

• Demonstrated experience discipling new believers and building ministry momentum

• Experience leading or contributing to church growth, and a heart for a rural or small-community setting

• Church planting, early-stage church development, or high-change revitalization experience is a plus

• Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership

• Prior pastoral experience preferred
   

Personal & Professional Qualities

• Strong biblical and theological grounding

• Effective communicator with the ability to teach Scripture clearly and compellingly

• Builder-oriented leadership style with comfort initiating, organizing, and driving ministry forward

• Ability to lead within an elder-led governance structure

• Ability to mobilize people toward action and ownership

• Organizational capacity sufficient for the demands of a growing church

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the Senior Pastor Application above.
 

The application includes requests for a resume, sermon samples, personal information, ministry background, agreement with the statement of faith, and references.

Applications will be prayerfully reviewed by the Search Committee. Candidates who meet the biblical and ministry qualifications will be contacted for further conversation.
 

Benton Christian Community Church is a faith-based organization. Employment decisions are made in accordance with our sincerely held religious beliefs and biblical convictions. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the stated biblical qualifications and demonstrate a clear calling to serve Christ and His church.