Lead Pastor at Faith Church Dyer (Dyer, IN)

POSITION SUMMARY/OVERVIEW  

The Location Lead Pastor is responsible for providing spiritual, pastoral, and strategic leadership for a specific church location or campus, in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the broader church organization. This role is responsible for advancing the overall vision and mission of Faith Church at the local level through strategic leadership, preaching and teaching, pastoral care, and oversight of location staff and ministries. The Location Lead Pastor serves as the primary communicator at the location, ensures alignment with centralized church initiatives, and fosters a Christ-centered, welcoming environment that encourages spiritual growth and community outreach. This leader works closely with the Elders, central church leadership, and leads the location leadership team, while empowering location staff and volunteers to carry out the day-to-day ministry and operations effectively.

This leadership will come from:

• A personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
• A mature faith and steadfast character
• A reliance on the authority of Scripture and prayer
• A sense of calling to an “equipping of the saints”

The person in this position will live out their discipleship to Jesus Christ by working with the leadership of Faith Church to implement the vision of the church: “Restoring the World One Relationship at a Time.” While striving to be living examples of our Staff Values of Humility and Integrity, desiring to build Relationships, willing to have Honest Conversations, and seizing opportunities to Develop personally and professionally. 

Key Responsibilities and  Duties

Implementing the Mission, Vision and Values of Faith Church at the location:

• Lead and oversee location staff (eg, Worship Director, Faith Kids, Tech Arts) and location leadership teams to advance the Faith Church vision within the community.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage the disconnected and disciple the connected within your specific location and community
• Integrate and evaluate high standards of ministry excellence at the location
• Foster spiritual growth and community engagement within the local church, while serving as a visible, relational representative of Faith Church in the broader community
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to oversee and streamline communication between Worship and Technical Arts, Faith Kids Ministry, and any central ministries that impact the local site
• Collaborate with other pastors to ensure ministry alignment and share best practices
• Work with location deacons and staff  on budget management
• Keep the location leadership team  informed about location activities,  needs, and health of the location

Pastoral Responsibilities:

• Oversee the communication, scheduling, and logistical coordination for worship services, events, and ministry initiatives, ensuring smooth execution of  location activities
• Teach the majority of weekend worship services and assist in planning service formats in collaboration with the Worship Leader
• Administer sacraments (eg, communion) and lead membership and baptism classes
• Provide pastoral care and counseling in collaboration with the  elders
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies as requested

Participation in the Life of the Whole Church and its Partners:

• Attend Kingdom Network meetings and participate in denomination teams as required
• Contribute to church-wide teams and task forces as needed
• Network and collaborate with ministries aligned with Faith Church to share resources and best practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the ministry of Faith Church

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong  biblical knowledge, theology, and ministry practices, with the ability to apply these principles in leadership and teaching
• Demonstrated experience working in a ministry context
• Understands and supports the vision of Faith Church and how multi-site ministry fulfills that vision
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation, teamwork, and a willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to collaborative teamwork and embodying a servant leadership mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the ministry and the local congregation
• Proficient in computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Drive, enabling efficient communication, collaboration, and document management

Education, Licenses, Registrations, Certificates

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Ordained as a pastor is required
• Coursework in theology, bible history, and ministry is essential

Physical Demands 

Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods, with the ability to use hands for fine manipulation. Ability to communicate clearly through speaking and listening.  Must be capable of lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Years of Work Experience preferred 

7+

Availability Requirements  

Regular weekly hours (as scheduled), with availability for evenings, weekend services, and major holidays, as needed

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and a statement of faith. Please include any links to preaching videos or other relevant ministry work if available.  Submit it  to [email protected]