Lead Pastor

Purpose

To lead the church body and staff to carry out the mission and vision of Longmont Calvary.

Key Roles as a lead pastor 

• Or the equivalent experience 
• A demonstrated lifestyle consistent with the Biblical qualification of an elder as set forth in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Ensure consistent messaging from the pulpit
• Primary communicator and implementer of the church’s vision
• Primary leadership developer

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Scriptures are taught in a way that reflects their authority and inspiration during sermons, classes, adult & children Sunday School & Bible studies & small groups. Teach roughly two thirds of the time and allow associates to teach the word to ensure a Biblical plurality of voices 
• Implement the vision for the congregation of Longmont Calvary and the surrounding communities. 
• Lead the staff through appropriate direction, supervision, evaluation, counsel, care and accountability.
• Provide development and mentoring of the staff to encourage spiritual growth, leadership and continued development of their ministries
• Ensure policies for leading the staff and volunteer workers are created and in alignment with Calvary governance policies and by-laws.
• Responsible for hiring ministry staff and ensuring appropriate volunteer positions are filled.
• Serve Longmont Calvary as an elder, with joint responsibility of directing, protecting and enabling the ministries of Longmont Calvary.
• Serve Longmont Calvary as the Lead Pastor, responsible for leading, managing and accomplishing the ministries of Longmont Calvary.
• Abide by all policies set forth by the Council of Elders.

Working Relationships

• As a voting member of the Council of Elders, oversee the spiritual needs of the body and the integrity of the ministry as it relates to Longmont Calvary’s purpose and values.
• Accountable to the Council of Elders
• Oversight of finance committee with oversight of church financials

General Expectations

• Maintain consistent Christian testimony, stay fresh in relationship with Christ, effectively manage household and creative in ministry. 
• Build relational, spiritual and professional trust with other elders and staff.
• Equipping the saints (body and staff) to carry out the mission of Longmont Calvary. 
• Full agreement with the doctrinal statement of Longmont Calvary
• Follow the Longmont Calvary Constitution and By-laws
• Emphasis on corporate and individual prayer

Education and Experience 

• Masters of Divinity degree from an accredited Evangelical seminary or equivalent. 
• Ordained minister
• At least 5 years of pastoral experience