Lead Pastor - Berean Bible Church (Grand Island, NE)

Lead Pastor Job Description

PURPOSE

To glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by faithfully shepherding the people of Berean Bible Church through the ministry of the Word, prayer, leadership development, and spiritual oversight, in partnership with the Elder Board.

I. ACCOUNTABILITY – The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Elder Board of Berean Bible Church.

• He will serve as a member of the Elder Board and work collaboratively within a plurality of

elders.

• He will work alongside ministry leaders and volunteers to advance the mission of the

church.

II. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ministry of the Word and Prayer

The Lead Pastor will devote himself primarily to prayer and the faithful teaching of Scripture

(Acts 6:4).

Responsibilities include:

• Diligent study of Scripture.

• Expository preaching through books of the Bible.

• Preaching approximately 45 Sundays per year (adjustments may be made with Elder

approval).

• Biblically sound and Christ-centered teaching in other settings as appropriate.

The pulpit ministry should aim to build up the body, unify faith, and present every believer mature in Christ (Ephesians 4:11–13).

2. Equipping and Leadership Development

The Lead Pastor is called to equip the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12).

He will:

• Promote and model discipleship.

• Identify, mentor, and develop emerging leaders (including elders, deacons, and ministry

leaders).

• Encourage multiplication of ministry responsibility throughout the body.

• Foster a culture of spiritual growth and service. He will intentionally invest in faithful men who are able to teach others also (2 Timothy 2:2).

3. Shepherding and Pastoral Care 

As an undershepherd of Christ, the Lead Pastor will lovingly care for the Flock (1 Peter 5:1–3).

This includes:

• Providing biblical counsel as appropriate, with referrals when needed.

• Visiting the sick, shut-in, and hospitalized as reasonably possible.

• Maintaining appropriate availability during the week.

• Performing weddings and funerals as appropriate.

These duties will be regularly reviewed with the Elders as fellow shepherds to ensure balance and sustainability.

4. Vision and Spiritual Oversight

The Lead Pastor will work with the Elder Board to provide spiritual leadership and direction for the

church (Ephesians 4:15-16).

He will:

• Help clarify and communicate biblical vision.

• Lead by example in faith, humility, and integrity.

• Encourage evangelism and outreach within the church and community.

• Provide oversight of ministry direction while appropriately delegating administrative and

facility responsibilities.

He will actively participate in the Berean Fellowship of Churches (BFC) for mutual encouragement

and accountability (Proverbs 27:17).

5. Personal Character and Example

The Lead Pastor must model godly character in both public and private life (Titus 1:6-9).

He will:

• Maintain a consistent and growing walk with the Lord.

• Devote regular time to prayer and personal study.

• Shepherd his own household well.

• Cultivate a good reputation within the broader community.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE PARTICIPATION

The Lead Pastor will:

• Participate in elder meetings and leadership planning.

• Contribute to budgeting and reporting processes in cooperation with church leadership.

• Encourage proper stewardship of church facilities and resources, delegating operational

responsibilities as appropriate.

IV. BENEFITS

• Compensation to be determined by the Elder Board.

• Recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

• Vacation: Four Sundays and four weeks of vacation.

• Sick leave to be defined separately.

• Professional leave to be arranged with the Elders.

• Sabbatical every seven years.

V. QUALIFICATIONS

The Lead Pastor must:

• Be an evangelical believer with personal faith in Jesus Christ.

• Be baptized by immersion in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• Affirm the Statements of Faith of the Berean Fellowship of Churches and Berean Bible

Church.

• Meet the biblical qualifications of an elde