Christ the King Church Lead Pastor Job Overview Our Lead Pastor serves as a spiritual leader and guide within the community, responsible for nurturing the faith of congregants in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and fostering a welcoming environment. This role involves preaching, teaching, and counseling while actively engaging with the community to promote growth and development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pastor will work collaboratively with church leadership, volunteers and our partner organizations to plan and execute church programs, services, and events. Duties: - Deliver engaging sermons and teachings that inspire and educate the congregation. - Provide pastoral care through counseling, support during crises, officiating funerals and weddings. - Lead Christ the King’s vision forward and give oversight to events and worship services that break down barriers to Christ and create a welcoming community. - Lead Bible studies, quarterly mid-week worship services, and other gatherings to encourage community involvement. - Collaborate with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and outreach initiatives. Meet with volunteer leadership for training Skills: - Strong public speaking abilities to effectively present messages in a compelling manner. - Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse groups within the congregation. - Proven leadership skills to guide teams and inspire volunteers in various church activities. - Crisis management capabilities to support congregants during challenging times. Qualifications: -MDiv or equivalent. -Ability to preach and teach from the Bible (expository preaching and teaching). -Experience as a pastor of congregation with 350 -400 in weekly attendance . -Experience leading a team of seven or more staff members. -Agreement with the Faith and Practice of the Lutheran Congregations for Mission in Christ and Christ the King's Statement of Faith is required Job Type: Full-time Pay: TBD based on experience Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of increasingly responsible pastoral duties.
Preaching/teaching on a regular basis.
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
Solid understanding of Church Councils, Boards, volunteer groups.
Have a strong vision for the Church, including strategic planning and outreach activities.
Ability to Relocate:
Must be willing to live within Christ the King’s primary membership area. The church is located at 13501 S Tryon St. You will find Charlotte to be a wonderful place to live with a great quality of life, rich cultural & recreational activities, and a mild climate with four seasons, a welcoming diverse community, outstanding schools on all levels, a great food scene, strong health care, and an international airport.
Work Location: In person More information on the church: Please visit our website at ctkcharlotte.org More information on the position: Click on this link - https://www.lcmc.net/open-position/1787 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits:
403(b)
Continuing education credits
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
Charlotte, NC 28278: Relocate before starting work (Required)