Lead Pastor

The Lead Pastor (full-time or part-time) of The Bridge Church will serve as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, providing vision, pastoral care, and leadership in alignment with our mission and values. Collaborative Ministry Model: The Bridge is interested in accomplishing this mission by using a unique ministry model that would be made up of a team of individuals sharing both pulpit and ministry responsibilities. This collaborative model would be based on the five-fold ministries as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13, with each of the individuals operating within their areas of gifting. The first step to implementing this model is to find a Lead Pastor. Lead Pastor Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 Lead Pastor Role:

The Lead Pastor would share ministry responsibilities and coordinate areas of ministry within the five-fold ministry framework, with a group of ministers and our worship director. In addition to coordinating the pulpit ministry, the Lead Pastor would also serve as an administrator, working with the established leadership and ministry teams at The Bridge Church.

Primary Responsibilities (Either personally or by delegating to other capable leaders):

• Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the vision and mission of The Bridge Church.
• Preach and teach the Word of God by doing original work.
• Provide spiritual leadership and direction for the church.
• Lead and mentor paid church staff and volunteer ministry leaders.
• Co-ordinate ministry with the Director of Worship.
• Administer Communion and Baptism
• Represent the church in the local community through various civic and/or spiritual organizations.
• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, counseling, and visitation personally or as directed to other capable leaders (hospital, nursing home or in home visits).