Senior Pastor - Hope Community Church, New Brighton, MN

Documented Ministry Strengths

• Solid biblically-based preaching (ability to challenge all spiritual “ages,” and diverse levels of education)
• A developer and empowerer of leaders (able to coach others toward responsible leadership)
• Committed to prayer
• Understands wide generational levels, approachable
• Demonstrated heart for ministry to reach and disciple younger generations
• Desire to lead toward a growing, healthy Body of Christ
  
  

Documented Ministry Non-Strengths

• Does not need to be strong or talented in music
• Does not need to serve as youth leader
  
  

Non-Negotiable “Must Haves”

• Bible-based ministry of preaching and teaching
• Strong relational skills
• Ability to empower and coach with understanding of lay leadership
• Teachable spirit
  
  

Staff Experience/Supervision

• Experience in supervising staff and volunteers preferred
• Able to recruit and help train new volunteers as needed
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and release ministry to others—comfortable letting others take responsibility even if not accomplished perfectly
  
  

Talents/Abilities/Interests

• Must be willing to complete basic administrative tasks
• Can build and sustain lasting friendships and relationships within congregation.
• The Pastor should be emotionally mature in interpersonal relations with strong problem solving, conflict resolution and listening skills
  
  

Personal Qualifications

• Age: We would prefer someone 30-55 in age, but are open to God’s leading for other ages, based on wide variation in age preference on our survey.
• Previous Pastoral Experience: Demonstrated commitment to the growth and health of the local church or significant ministry.
• Education: Seminary/graduate school preferred; or Bible/theology degree at undergraduate level
  
  

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.

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Please do not contact the church directly.