Lead Pastor

Job Description

Candidate-Facing Vision

This is a unique opportunity to lead a church positioned in one of the fastest growing and most influential communities in Colorado.

Parker is filled with driven, successful, and highly connected people—many of whom are searching for deeper meaning, authentic community, and a place to encounter God in a real way. We believe Lighthouse is called to be that kind of place—a home for our community to glorify God and enjoy His presence.

We are seeking a leader who is energized by evangelism, passionate about discipleship, and excited to raise up leaders who will live out their faith boldly in everyday life. This is an opportunity to help shape a church where people are known, transformed by the Holy Spirit, and sent out to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

Position Summary

The Lead Pastor serves as the primary spiritual and directional leader of Lighthouse, responsible for casting vision, preaching, leadership development, and advancing the mission of the church.

This role requires a visionary, high-capacity leader who can energize the congregation, champion evangelism, and equip others to courageously follow Jesus and participate in a culture of discipleship that makes disciples. The Lead Pastor also provides emergency and critical pastoral care during moments of crisis, supporting individuals and families with compassion and presence. The Lead Pastor is supported by two paid staff members and receives vacation time, spiritual renewal time, and a $20,000 benefits stipend to ensure healthy, sustainable leadership. The Lead Pastor is supported by a part-time Worship Pastor and part-time Youth Pastor, as well as volunteer support for Children’s Ministry, weekly setup/teardown/AV for portable Sunday services, and nominal administrative assistance.

Compensation

This position offers a base annual salary in the range of $70,000–$88,000, commensurate with experience, education, and fit with the role.

Benefits

• An annual healthcare stipend of $16,000 (not included in base salary above) is offered in lieu of healthcare coverage
• PTO of 15 days per year, plus 8 paid holidays
• Up to 6 days per year of paid sick leave (for self or immediate family member)

About Our Church

Lighthouse is a local, portable church of 125-150 people, committed to being a home for our community to glorify God and enjoy His presence—a place to belong, be known, and encounter God in a real way.

We pursue this mission by living authentically, courageously following Jesus, and being transformed by the Holy Spirit.

We are deeply committed to:

• Being Christ-centered in all things
• Teaching and living out Biblical truth
• Inviting others into the journey of faith
• Practicing sacrificial generosity
• Investing in the next generation
• Partnering with other churches and ministries
• Multiplying disciples who make disciples

We strongly support next-generation ministries and meaningful partnerships with other local churches, reflecting our heart for unity and long-term Kingdom impact.

Lighthouse Church website: https://lighthouseparker.com

Key Responsibilities

Vision & Direction

• Cast and communicate a clear, compelling vision aligned with Lighthouse’s mission and values
• Lead the church in creating a culture where people can belong, be known, and encounter God
• Discern and pursue opportunities for gospel impact within the Parker community

Preaching & Teaching

• Deliver consistent, engaging, and biblically grounded sermons
• Teach Scripture as true, trustworthy, and relevant for everyday life
• Help people grow in authentic faith and obedience to Jesus

Organizational & Administrative Leadership

• Provide clear, consistent direction to direct reports in their administrative and ministry duties and maintain accountability for ensuring tasks are completed properly and timely
• Coordinate with key volunteers and provide direction that ensures alignment between ministry groups
• Ensure that each Sunday service has adequate volunteers scheduled for setup/teardown and be prepared to assist with various tasks when needed
• Be the primary point of contact for outside organizations that Lighthouse Church partners and shares resources with, such as facility landlords/owners, other churches / ministry organizations, etc.
• Leadership Development & Discipleship
• Identify, develop, and empower leaders across all ministry areas
• Build a culture of discipleship that multiplies—disciples making disciples
• Equip others to minister effectively in their unique callings and contexts

Pastoral Care

• Provide emergency and critical pastoral care during crises, including hospital visits, urgent counseling needs, and time‑sensitive family support
• Offer spiritual guidance, prayer, and presence for individuals and families navigating significant life events
• Evangelism & Community Engagement
• Model and cultivate a lifestyle of inviting others into the faith journey
• Lead the church in reaching people far from God
• Build meaningful relationships and visibility within the local community

What Success Looks Like (12–24 Months)

• A clear, compelling vision is established and embraced, rooted in Lighthouse’s mission and values
• Growth in attendance, engagement, and first-time guests—especially among those new to faith
• A visible culture of invitation and evangelism, where people are consistently bringing others into community
• New leaders are raised up, equipped, and actively leading across ministries
• A discipleship culture is evident, with people taking steps of transformation and multiplying their faith
• Continued strength and momentum in next-generation ministries
• Deepened partnerships with other churches and increased influence within the Parker community
• A church culture marked by authenticity, spiritual growth, generosity, and expectancy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastoral experience
• Degree in a field of ministry/theology preferred
• Demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry and leading the local church
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in a growing or dynamic ministry environment
• Strong, engaging communicator with a passion for teaching Scripture
• Track record of developing leaders and building teams
• Passion for evangelism and discipleship
• Alignment with Lighthouse’s mission and values

Personal Characteristics

• Visionary and forward-thinking
• High energy with a passion for reaching people
• Relational, approachable, and emotionally intelligent
• Humble, teachable, and team-oriented
• Deep, actively growing relationship with Jesus and dependence on the Holy Spirit

How to Apply

Please include in submission the following:

• Resume
• Link to posted sermons or sermon transcript
• Links to social media
• Cover letter or any additional information you would like to share

Please submit applications to elders@lighthouseparker.com. All applications must be received by 10/16/2026.