What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pastor position at Pacific Island Bible Church?
Pacific Islands Bible Church (PIBC) is seeking a Pastor who is deeply committed to the authority of Scripture, passionate about expository Bible teaching, and gifted in shepherding God’s people.
About Pacific Islands Bible Church
PIBC is a non-denominational, evangelical, Bible teaching church of approximately 90 attendees in a suburb with a mix of local and military families. Our mission statement is “Making God known as Jesus’ disciples through truth, love and service” and we hold these core values:God-‘Ohana-Engage. We attempt to practice these values through strong biblical teaching, small group involvement, children/youth ministries, family activities and outreach. Our Sunday morning services are informal with contemporary worship, practical and relevant teaching, and programs for people of every age.
PIBC has a Pastor directed-Elder led style of church government. We are committed to:
- The authority, inerrancy, and sufficiency of Scripture
- Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone
- Biblical discipleship and spiritual growth
- Acts of service to others and fellowship
- Local and international evangelism and outreach
Responsibilities
- Provide vision and direction for the church
- Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons
- Oversee the church’s teaching ministries
- Encourage and equip believers toward spiritual growth and maturity
- Offer biblical counseling and support
- Foster a culture of prayer, discipleship, evangelism, service, and leadership development
- Promote local and foreign missions
Qualifications
- Meets the biblical qualifications for elders as outlined in 1Tim. 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9
- Master’s of Divinity or Theology from an accredited seminary or divinity school. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively preach and teach God’s word, strong leadership, communication and relational skills
- Ability to shepherd and care for a multigenerational/multicultural congregation
- A team player who is a passionate learner with a teachable spirit
- Agreement with the doctrinal beliefs of PIBC -www.pacificislandsbiblechurch.org/doctrinal-statement
- Previous pastoral ministry experience preferred
Compensation
- Monthly salary based on qualifications and experience
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Professional expenses
- Retirement Program and Life Insurance based on tenure
Interested candidates should submit the following (Contact via zip recruiter to get location to send) by Saturday, June 27, 2026:
- Resume
- Personal testimony of faith
- Statement of doctrinal beliefs
- Philosophy of ministry
- Links to recent sermon recordings (audio or video)
- References (Full name, reference type (personal or professional), best contact phone number, e-mail address)
- Availability date