Lead Pastor - Valentine Berean Bible Church (Valentine, NE)

Valentine Berean Bible Church (Valentine, NE) – Lead Pastor The Big Picture Valentine Berean Bible Church in Valentine, Nebraska is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor to replace Pastor Scott Mc. Clellen, who passed away this past April. The church is an elder-led congregation. The Lead Pastor will work alongside the elder board to lead the flock and help cultivate a congregation-wide discipleship culture through teaching God's Word and overseeing the church office, staff, volunteers and all ministries.

Job Profile What the Church Wants the Lead Pastor to Be Growing in spiritual maturity and intimacy with Christ, maintaining spiritual and physical disciplines, regularly resting, taking a weekly Sabbath and annual vacation. Honoring his wife as his first ministry and maintaining a healthy marriage. Accountable to a godly man or men, in compliance with the Pastor's Covenant in the Constitution & By-laws.

Growing in the character qualities listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, with a demonstrated calling to full-time ministry, a shepherd's heart and the spiritual gift of teaching. A self-starter, shepherd and servant, yet teachable; receives an annual performance evaluation by the elder board. In agreement with the first-order and second-order doctrines of the church (third-order agreement is not required); signs the Pastor and Doctrinal Covenant.

Able to communicate, cast and carry out vision, committed to expositional preaching and training up disciples. A team player, working in unity with staff, volunteers, elders and flock.

Key Responsibilities

Preach and teach God's Word (38-42 Sundays per year) with oversight of all teaching and theological oversight to protect doctrinal integrity. Shepherd corporate worship, counseling, prayer and pastoral care, including baptism and communion, and times of crisis, illness and grief. Provide day-to-day leadership of ministries, events and facilities; promote adherence to church policy and initiate church discipline in a loving, Scriptural manner.

Provide vision and strategic shepherding in plurality with the elders; develop and align volunteer leaders. Disciple present and future elders and identify, mentor and multiply ministry leaders. Oversee and administer all staff, participate in budget planning and stewardship oversight, and oversee hiring, evaluations and development of staff.

Qualifications

Gift of teaching, skilled in leadership, vision, team building and people skills. Experience in sermon delivery, teaching and disciple making; senior pastor experience in a church of comparable size preferred. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bible or Theology; licensing and ordination in BFC (or willing to obtain).

Compensation

& Benefits Base salary: $65,000-$75,000, based on ministry experience and education. Housing and internet: $17,400; utilities: $3,000 (water, sewer, electric and trash). Parsonage and utilities reimbursement provided; housing allowance is candidate-determined, typically 30%-50% of base. Health insurance and retirement contribution: negotiable (BFC recommends Envoy Financial of Colorado Springs).

Professional expenses: $6,000 and continuing education/books: $3,000, reimbursed separately from salary. Paid time off: preach 40-45 Sundays, 4 Sundays off (remaining filled by guests or elders); 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 3, 4 weeks after year 5. Sabbatical: 1 day per week strongly encouraged; 8 weeks every 7 years. Total compensation package: $94,400-$104,400. Relocation costs supported; some flexibility for limited bi-vocational pursuits. The Process Lancaster. Search does the searching for the church and passes along only candidates who have completed the pre-screening. Each candidate is asked to provide: Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at Valentine Berean Bible Church? A description of your experiences in ministry and how you may be uniquely qualified to serve in this position. A summary of your theology and how it is in line with the doctrine of this church. Along with a résumé and a link to a recent sermon or past speaking engagement (YouTube, Sermon. Audio, audio file, etc.). Please send all of the above to Jason Lancaster at [email protected].