Lead Pastor

• Establish and carry out ministry goals and objectives through Bible studies programs and other discipleship opportunities.

• Develop oversee and participate in evangelism initiatives including Alpha.

• Equip followers of Jesus through evangelistic missional and discipleship training so they are prepared to make disciples.

• Provide pastoral leadership and shepherding to the Inland congregation.

• Conduct pastoral and sacerdotal functions including baptisms weddings communion and funerals.

• Partner with appropriate committees and ministry leaders to further the work of the church denomination and surrounding community.

• Preach and teach regularly ensuring biblical teaching at the Inland Campus is effective transformational and compelling.

• Prepare for and lead the weekly Teaching Team meeting.

• Maintain and coordinate the Teaching Team calendar including upcoming teaching series and assignments.

• Participate in the development and planning of teaching series alongside the Global Teaching Team.

• Meet with Docent our outside research partner to review weekly Scripture passages and help guide the research process.

• Provide day-to-day leadership direction and supervision to campus staff.

• Set agendas for and lead staff meetings ministry gatherings and other leadership meetings as needed.

• Establish clear direction so ministries remain aligned with the mission values vision and strategies of Friends Church.

• Meet regularly with ministry leaders to support encourage coach and develop them.

• Guide ministry leaders in implementing ministry plans developing volunteers and navigating challenges that arise within their areas of responsibility.

• Foster a healthy collaborative and mission-focused staff culture.

• Develop and implement strategies that advance the mission of the church including establishing goals milestones and key measures of progress.

• Clearly communicate the mission values vision and ministry strategies to staff leaders volunteers and the congregation.

• Partner with other Campus Pastors and the church Leadership Team to maintain alignment with the overall vision and direction of Friends Church.

• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and help identify opportunities for continued growth development and improvement.

• A strong commitment to the mission values and beliefs of Friends Church.

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ demonstrated through a Christ-centered lifestyle.

• A strong understanding of Biblical truth and the ability to teach and communicate it clearly.

• A commitment to actively participate in the life of Friends Church through regular weekend attendance involvement in a Life Group and giving.

• A heart for discipling shepherding and helping others grow in their relationship with Christ.

• A passion for discipleship community-building evangelism and the ministry of the local church.

• A commitment to personally exemplifying the values of Friends Church.

• A catalytic leader who can inspire and mobilize people to take meaningful next steps in their faith and involvement in the local church.

• A proven ability to lead develop encourage and empower staff and volunteer leaders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build healthy relationships with church members volunteers staff and leadership.

• A clear and effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

• A collaborative team member who works well across ministries campuses and leadership teams.

• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative sound judgment problem-solving skills and consistent follow-through.

• The ability to provide clear direction while creating a supportive and encouraging team environment.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities projects and ministry responsibilities effectively.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Comfortable working with databases spreadsheets calendars and detailed information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Experience with Rock Church Management System is preferred.

• Ability to identify challenges evaluate information and use sound reasoning to develop practical solutions.

• Flexible dependable accurate and able to adapt as ministry needs change.

• A commitment to staying current with ministry trends leadership practices and other developments related to the position.

• Participate fully in Friends Church staff gatherings including Staff Prayer meetings programs training and other church-wide events.

• Work collaboratively with church leadership and assist with additional ministry-related responsibilities as needed.

• Maintain flexibility in schedule and responsibilities based on the needs of the church and congregation.

• Ability and willingness to travel and work nights weekends holidays and other non-traditional hours as ministry needs require.

Education & Experience

• Masters degree in ministry theology Biblical studies leadership or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of five years of ministry experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant ministry experience.

• Demonstrated experience in pastoral leadership preaching and teaching staff development and ministry strategy preferred.

• Must be commissioned through the Friends Southwest denomination.

If you feel called to shepherd people develop leaders teach Gods Word and help a growing church community take meaningful next steps in following Jesus wed love to meet you. At Friends Church Inland youll have the opportunity to lead alongside a collaborative team invest deeply in the life of the congregation and help shape a healthy disciple-making community committed to becoming authentic Christ-followers compelled to change our world.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health dental vision life insurance retirement plan with employer match parental leave professional development allowance and generous paid time off.
• Collaborative Team & Culture: A team-oriented environment where your leadership is supported your contribution matters and collaboration across campuses and ministries is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to continue growing as a pastor and leader within a multi-campus church environment.

If youre ready to shepherd a growing congregation develop leaders teach Scripture and help people become authentic Christ-followers we invite you to apply and explore what God may be calling you to at Friends Church Inland.

Apply today and help lead the Inland congregation into its next season of ministry.