First Congregational Church of Hamilton
Denomination: Congregational
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Church Size: 250 - 500
Salary: $100,000+
Posted on: January 27, 2025
Time Type: Full Time
Our Vision and Mission
The vision of the First Congregational Church of Hamilton (FCCH) is to be a Spirit-filled community of compassionate Christians who are growing in the grace of God, extending the welcome of Jesus, and expanding the kingdom of God.
Our mission as a church is to be a community of God's people who covenant, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to glorify God by joyfully acknowledging Jesus Christ as the Lord of all, making disciples of Christ, and serving Him.
Role Summary
FCCH has recently adopted a model of shared pastoral leadership. We are prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor of Preaching and Teaching who will join with our current Lead Pastor of Care and Outreach and the Board of Elders to form the central leadership of the church. Within this framework, her or his primary responsibilities will be preaching the Word, organizing corporate worship, overseeing adult education, and managing staff and volunteer leaders.
Accountability
Both Lead Pastors will report and be equally accountable to the Elder Board and by extension the congregation.
Essential Duties
Preaching and Teaching
Provide overall direction for sermon planning and delivery in conjunction with the Lead Pastor of
Care and Outreach
Responsible for the majority of Sunday morning preaching
Develop a vision and execute a program for adult education
Leadership and Management
Organization and execution of the weekly corporate worship service
Manage staff to provide guidance, feedback, evaluation, and professional growth
Create strategic vision and organizational leadership with the Elder Board and Lead Pastors
Provide support to the responsibilities and initiatives of the Lead Pastor of Care and Outreach
Required Qualifications
Biblical qualifications of an Elder (1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9)
A Master of Divinity with a command of Biblical languages or comparable degree
At least 5 years experience in a pastoral role
Ability to proclaim the Word of God to edify listeners at varying levels of spiritual maturity
Upholding the FCCH Statement of Faith and our commitments to the CCCC (see the church profile)
Ability to embrace our shared leadership model
Desired Characteristics
A humble, relational, and teachable servant leader
A deep love for people, particularly serving the vulnerable and reaching the lost
A desire to pursue relationships of discipleship
Ability to balance engaging diverse perspectives while holding strongly to the authority of Scripture
Strong executive and organizational skills