Lead Pastor
Trinity Church
Pella, IA 50219
Denomination: Reformed
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Church Size: 250 - 500
Salary: Not specified
Posted on: July 15, 2025
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
*Please see full job description and apply on Trinity's website: http://www.trinitypella.org/employment. There you can complete our application questionnaire. After completing the form you can email your resume to pastorsearch@trinitypella.org.
LEAD PASTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
TRINITY CHURCH, PELLA, IOWA
The Trinity Church Lead Pastor will lead the church and shepherd the congregation in fulfillment of God's vision for Trinity through biblical preaching, spiritual leadership, and other responsibilities.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Accountable to the Trinity Church Consistory and under the care of Trinity Church Elders. Serve as President of Consistory.
Collaborate with and lead staff members on program development and worship activities to cultivate unity and shared purpose.
Collaborate with committees on programming and activities as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preaching and Worship:
- Faithfully teach from Scripture through expository preaching that communicates the gospel with Spirit-empowered clarity and boldness. (Romans 10:14)
- Equip believers to apply biblical truth to their daily lives, transform lives through gospel-centered preaching, and lead new believers to Christ through the impact of this good news. (Romans 1:16)
- Deepen discipleship and a mature understanding of Christian beliefs through preaching, within Reformed theology, occasionally using Reformed catechisms and other doctrinal standards in sermons as appropriate to summarize the truths of scripture. (2 Timothy 4:1-2)
- Envision and lead worship services that communicate a primary idea throughout each service using a variety of components and formats, utilizing prayers, creeds, and confessions as appropriate and celebrating special days of the year meaningful to Christians. (Psalm 122:1)
Spiritual Leadership and Prayer:
- Demonstrate spiritual and theological maturity, witness to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and provide spiritual leadership through words and actions. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
- Hold firm to the trustworthy Word of God, providing sound doctrine, and rebuking false teaching. (Titus 1:9)
- Guide the Elders, Consistory, staff members, and the entire church body in making important decisions, seeking God's wisdom through prayer and grounding those decisions in biblical principles. (James 1:5-8)
- Create a culture of prayer throughout Trinity Church that leads to a deep dependence on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:4)
- Lead staff members, committees, and the congregation in having prayer-centered ministries. (Acts 1:14)
Discipleship and Care:
- Model a lifestyle of discipleship through ongoing spiritual growth, prayer, and learning while guiding others through sound biblical teaching. (Luke 9:23-24)
- Nurture and protect the body of believers, fostering spiritual health and unity within the church using a servant-hearted, Christ-centered approach. (Acts 20:28)
- Collaborate with Elders and the Pastor of Calling to oversee and provide pastoral care to congregational members through calling, visitation, and prayer. (James 5:14-16)
- Provide pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, and families with a focus on marital and premarital counseling while also addressing grief, life transition, and spiritual concerns in alignment with biblical principles and providing referrals as appropriate. (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Evangelism and Mission Advancement:
- Lead and inspire the congregation toward evangelism and mission advancement by preaching, teaching, and modeling a lifestyle of sharing the gospel locally and globally. (Matthew 28:19-20)
DESIRED EXPERIENCE/ TRAITS/ CHARACTERISTICS
Experience:
- Has served as a pastor of an evangelical Christian church for at least five years, faithfully preaching God's truth from scripture.
Traits/Characteristics:
- Has a deep personal faith and powerfully inspires and convicts others to boldly share the good news of Jesus.
- Has strong relational skills, connecting with people from all walks of life and modeling Christ-like love.
- Is able to disciple and mentor others, raising up leaders within the congregation who can multiply the mission of the church.
- Is compassionate and approachable, listens well, and builds trust within the congregation but is also able to lovingly communicate hard truths when needed.
LEAD PASTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
TRINITY CHURCH, PELLA, IOWA
The Trinity Church Lead Pastor will lead the church and shepherd the congregation in fulfillment of God's vision for Trinity through biblical preaching, spiritual leadership, and other responsibilities.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Accountable to the Trinity Church Consistory and under the care of Trinity Church Elders. Serve as President of Consistory.
Collaborate with and lead staff members on program development and worship activities to cultivate unity and shared purpose.
Collaborate with committees on programming and activities as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preaching and Worship:
- Faithfully teach from Scripture through expository preaching that communicates the gospel with Spirit-empowered clarity and boldness. (Romans 10:14)
- Equip believers to apply biblical truth to their daily lives, transform lives through gospel-centered preaching, and lead new believers to Christ through the impact of this good news. (Romans 1:16)
- Deepen discipleship and a mature understanding of Christian beliefs through preaching, within Reformed theology, occasionally using Reformed catechisms and other doctrinal standards in sermons as appropriate to summarize the truths of scripture. (2 Timothy 4:1-2)
- Envision and lead worship services that communicate a primary idea throughout each service using a variety of components and formats, utilizing prayers, creeds, and confessions as appropriate and celebrating special days of the year meaningful to Christians. (Psalm 122:1)
Spiritual Leadership and Prayer:
- Demonstrate spiritual and theological maturity, witness to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and provide spiritual leadership through words and actions. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
- Hold firm to the trustworthy Word of God, providing sound doctrine, and rebuking false teaching. (Titus 1:9)
- Guide the Elders, Consistory, staff members, and the entire church body in making important decisions, seeking God's wisdom through prayer and grounding those decisions in biblical principles. (James 1:5-8)
- Create a culture of prayer throughout Trinity Church that leads to a deep dependence on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:4)
- Lead staff members, committees, and the congregation in having prayer-centered ministries. (Acts 1:14)
Discipleship and Care:
- Model a lifestyle of discipleship through ongoing spiritual growth, prayer, and learning while guiding others through sound biblical teaching. (Luke 9:23-24)
- Nurture and protect the body of believers, fostering spiritual health and unity within the church using a servant-hearted, Christ-centered approach. (Acts 20:28)
- Collaborate with Elders and the Pastor of Calling to oversee and provide pastoral care to congregational members through calling, visitation, and prayer. (James 5:14-16)
- Provide pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, and families with a focus on marital and premarital counseling while also addressing grief, life transition, and spiritual concerns in alignment with biblical principles and providing referrals as appropriate. (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Evangelism and Mission Advancement:
- Lead and inspire the congregation toward evangelism and mission advancement by preaching, teaching, and modeling a lifestyle of sharing the gospel locally and globally. (Matthew 28:19-20)
DESIRED EXPERIENCE/ TRAITS/ CHARACTERISTICS
Experience:
- Has served as a pastor of an evangelical Christian church for at least five years, faithfully preaching God's truth from scripture.
Traits/Characteristics:
- Has a deep personal faith and powerfully inspires and convicts others to boldly share the good news of Jesus.
- Has strong relational skills, connecting with people from all walks of life and modeling Christ-like love.
- Is able to disciple and mentor others, raising up leaders within the congregation who can multiply the mission of the church.
- Is compassionate and approachable, listens well, and builds trust within the congregation but is also able to lovingly communicate hard truths when needed.
About Trinity Church:
Our vision is helping people love and follow Jesus. We pursue this vision by focusing on being a church that is marked by these four pillars: Gospel Centered, Spirit Led, Mission Driven, and Disciple Producing. We seek to help everyone who worships with us find joy through realizing what God has done for us in Christ, and how such a Church of Christ followers can serve Him. We witness to His love, unite in His worship, and share rich spiritual experiences with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Job Qualifications:
- Is ordained in the Alliance of Reformed Churches or is willing to become ordained in the Alliance by enrolling in Pathways. (http://pathways.arc21.org/)
- Fully supports and will hold to Trinity's beliefs and affirmations. (http://www.trinitypella.org/beliefs and http://www.trinitypella.org/affirmations)
- Fully supports and will hold to the Unifying Beliefs of the Alliance of Reformed Churches. (http://www.arc21.org/unifying-beliefs)
- Has earned an M.Div. degree from an accredited seminary that holds to Reformed theology, or has completed equivalent theological education.
- Fully supports and will hold to Trinity's beliefs and affirmations. (http://www.trinitypella.org/beliefs and http://www.trinitypella.org/affirmations)
- Fully supports and will hold to the Unifying Beliefs of the Alliance of Reformed Churches. (http://www.arc21.org/unifying-beliefs)
- Has earned an M.Div. degree from an accredited seminary that holds to Reformed theology, or has completed equivalent theological education.
Position Information:
Job Title:
Lead Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
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Salary:
Not specified
Organization Type:
Church
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Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
250 - 500
Contact Information:
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Contact Name:
Hannah Davis
Address1:
407 Franklin St
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City:
Pella
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ZIP Code:
50219
Country:
United States
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