Lead Pastor Job at Confidential, Papillion, NE

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  • Confidential
  • Papillion, NE

Job Description

Grace Baptist Church of Papillion is seeking a man who will joyfully shepherd and lead our church in fulfilling its mission by faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word.  The ideal candidate will embrace our vision to be a welcoming church family rooted in Scripture and shaped by God’s grace, growing as disciples who love deeply, serve faithfully, and courageously share the hope of Christ.

We are seeking a pastor who is:
• A man of prayer and personal holiness, humble, relational, approachable, and compassionate
• A shepherd who loves people and desires to know the flock personally
• A leader who equips others for ministry while sharing church oversight within a team of elders, not a solo performer
• A preacher who brings clarity, conviction, and warmth to expositional teaching
• A visionary who can joyfully lead us in living out our calling to discipleship, worship, evangelism, and community life

Relational & Ministry Strengths
The pastor should be gifted in:
• Expositional preaching that engages both heart and mind
• Pastoral care, which includes visiting, counseling, and praying with individuals and families
• Leadership development to recruit, equip and mentor elders, deacons, and teachers
• Evangelistic encouragement to help people confidently share their faith
• Community-building that fosters a warm, welcoming church family of mature believers
• Team-based ministry through collaboration with staff, lay leaders, and volunteers
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Responsibilities
Preaching & Teaching
• Preach expositional, Christ-centered sermons weekly
• Oversee the doctrinal integrity of all church teaching
• Provide instruction through classes, studies, or training as needed
• Support discipleship efforts involving Sunday School, AWANA, youth, and adult ministries
Pastoral Shepherding
• Provide spiritual care to members through visitation, counseling, and prayer
• Lead by example in personal godliness, humility, and love
• Administers the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism, conducts weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties
• Encourage and participate in a culture of hospitality, genuine relationships, and church unity
Leadership & Vision
• Guide the church in living out its mission and vision (We Do Everything in Christ)
• Foster maturity through mentoring and collaboration with elders, deacons, and ministry leaders in planning and decision-making
• Support pathways for future discipleship, leadership development, and volunteer engagement
• Promote faithful stewardship of church resources

Evangelism & Missions
• Equip members to share their testimony and the Gospel clearly
• Encourage participation in local and global mission efforts
• Support existing mission partnerships (Dominican Republic, Africa, South America)
• Foster outreach events and community engagement opportunities
Administration & Staff Oversight
• Provide leadership and guidance to church staff (Children’s Ministries, Office, WEE School, etc.)
• Work with committees and ministry teams as needed
• Ensure clear communication throughout the church family
Qualifications
Required:
• Clear testimony of faith in Christ and a life marked by spiritual maturity
• Exhibits the biblical qualifications of an elder
• Agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
• Experience and formal training in pastoral ministry
• Strong communication skills
Preferred:
• Master of Divinity (or equivalent theological training)
• Experience in multi-generational ministry
• Skill in mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers and staff.

To apply for this job email your details to pastorsearch@gbcpapillion.org

Job Tags

Full time, Live out, Work at office, Local area

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