Ministry Job Details

Northwest Chapel’s Lead Pastor is one who has been specifically set apart in order that he might devote his time to the ministry of the Word and the direction of the church’s staff and ministries. Under God’s guidance and in harmony with the other elders of Northwest Chapel, the Lead pastor provides spiritual and administrative leadership to the church. He equips the people of Northwest Chapel for the work of the gospel (Ephesians 4:11-16), empowers the church community to use their giftedness, and follows Christ’s direction to fulfill the great commandment (Luke 10:27) and the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20).

The Lead pastor sets the direction for the ministries, discipleship, and congregational activities in collaboration with the other elders and pastoral staff. He is a Spirit-dependent and Spirit-led shepherd (Philippians 2:5, 1 Peter 5:1-4) capable of coaching and developing other staff.

Lead Pastor Qualifications & Characteristics

• Meets the biblical qualifications of a New Testament Elder found in: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5 

• Agreement with the Statement of Faith set forth in the Northwest Chapel Constitution 

• Undergraduate degree, with a preference for a seminary graduate

• Experienced and skilled communicator capable of organized exegetical teaching and discipleship 

• Relational leader who is led by the Holy Spirit and can lead with confidence, humility, and a servant’s heart, inspiring others to follow Christ