Lead the vision, teaching, and shepherding of the Westwood church family.

Position summary

The Lead Pastor is a spiritual leader, vision-caster, and shepherd of the congregation. They provide biblical preaching and teaching, oversee the spiritual health of the church, and lead the pastoral staff to equip the church in a team approach to ministry. The Lead Pastor works closely with the elders to advance the church's mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ locally and globally.

Primary responsibilities

- Preaching & teaching (35%): primary preacher; lead and mentor a preaching team; oversee the preaching calendar.
- Vision & spiritual leadership (20%): champion Westwood's mission, vision, and values; lead strategic planning with the elders.
- Leadership development & staff oversight (20%): supervise pastoral and ministry staff; develop emerging leaders.
- Shepherding & pastoral care (15%): equip elders and leaders in shepherding; provide pastoral and crisis care.




- Governance & administration (10%): serve as ex officio elder; budgeting, policy, and denominational representation.

Qualifications

- Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
- Graduate theological training preferred; significant pastoral ministry experience in a multi-staff environment.
- Robust expository preaching, strategic and organizational leadership, team building.
- Affirms the authority of Scripture, the MB Confession of Faith, and Westwood's mission, vision, values, and bylaws; credentialed or eligible with the BCMB Conference.

Compensation & benefits

- Salary range $75,000-$90,000.
- Health insurance and retirement benefits; ministry expense allowance.
- Paid vacation and study leave; relocation assistance (if applicable).

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