Senior Pastor - Cornerstone Church (Glenview, IL)

Cornerstone Church (Glenview, IL) – Senior Pastor The Big Picture Cornerstone Church ( https://cornerstonefree.com ) is seeking a Senior Pastor who joyfully embraces the calling to shepherd Christ’s church through faithful preaching, humble leadership, relational discipleship, and collaborative ministry with the elder board, staff, and ministry leaders.

Cornerstone is an elder-led church in Glenview, IL, affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).

Requirements

Job Profile Full time Serve as the primary preaching pastor of the church while also serving as an elder on the elder board to shepherd, equip, and oversee the spiritual health and direction of the congregation Serve as the primary expository Bible preacher and teacher for the congregation Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God with theological depth and practical application that speaks to the culture Lead the church in biblical vision and spiritual formation Shepherd the congregation through prayer, pastoral care, counseling, and discipleship Serve as part of the elder board in spiritual oversight and governance Equip and mentor ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers Help cultivate a healthy culture of unity, grace, truth, and mission Provide leadership for the church’s mission, ministries, and strategic direction Support outreach, discipleship, family ministry, worship ministry, and next-generation ministry Encourage biblical community and member engagement Cornerstone operates under an elder-led model of church governance in accordance with its constitution and EFCA affiliation – the Senior Pastor serves as an elder collaboratively with the elder board in the spiritual leadership of the church Qualifications Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 Agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith A deep love for Christ, His Church, and His Word Strong expository preaching ability and communication skills A shepherd’s heart with relational warmth, humility, and strong interpersonal skills Convictional theological leadership grounded in Scripture Emotional maturity, wisdom, and collaborative leadership A passion for discipleship, evangelism, and leadership development Master of Divinity or equivalent theological training preferred Prior pastoral ministry experience preferred Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and team ministry Benefits Compensation & Benefits Compensation package is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications The Process Please look over this job description and the church website.

Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Church? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the EFCA Statement of Faith?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-Fee. Pastor. Search.com