Senior Pastor

Job Description

Job Description:

Position: Full-time Senior Pastor

Church: Hope Church of Pocahontas County

Locations: Pocahontas & Havelock, IA

Website: www.hopechurchia.com/

Statement of Beliefs: www.hopechurchia.com/card/2

About Us: Hope Church is a Jesus loving, community involved, non-denominational church, with a strong Wesleyan background.

Our Mission: At Hope Church, we strive to be the reflection of Jesus’ love and God’s grace by fostering discipleship, relying solely on the Bible as the foundation of truth, and nurturing a Spirit-filled community centered on service, compassion, and the transformative power of faith.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver weekly sermons
• Provide pastoral care, hospital, and visitation ministry
• Represent and engage in the local community
• Lead discipleship classes and bible studies

The ideal candidate will be:

• A pastor who is devoted to studying, teaching, and living out the Word of God
• In alignment with our Statement of Beliefs
• Relational and approachable, with a heart for pastoral care
• Passionate about leading and serving a small-town church
• Able to work collaboratively with church leadership to set vision and strategy

Compensation & Benefits:

• $60K-$80K starting salary commensurate with experience
• Insurance & Retirement: health, life, & IRA
• Parsonage suitable for a family
• Paid time off, professional development support, and pastoral resources

To apply, submit the following:

• Cover letter describing your call, ministry philosophy, and fit with Hope Church’s Statement of Beliefs
• Resume
• Links to recent sermons (audio/video) or sample sermon manuscript
• Three references (including a pastoral/elder reference)