Senior Minister

Milligan University

Bartlett, TN
22 days ago

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The Senior Pastor serves as the church's "Paid Elder," working alongside the Elder Board to champion biblical elder leadership, equip the saints for ministry, and foster a culture of humility, unity, and spiritual maturity. New Hope Christian Church is seeking a Senior Pastor / Lead Teaching Elder to serve as the primary preacher and teacher of God's Word, visionary leader, and shepherd of the congregation.

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Senior Minister

by Ben McCann | Jul 22, 2026

Ministry Opening
Bartlett, TN
Posted 1 day ago

Website New Hope Christian Church

About the Position

New Hope Christian Church is seeking a Senior Pastor / Lead Teaching Elder to serve as the primary preacher and teacher of God's Word, visionary leader, and shepherd of the congregation. Working in partnership with the Elder Board, the Senior Pastor will lead the church in fulfilling its mission and vision through Bible-centered worship, discipleship, evangelism, and community impact.

Mission

To lead people into a growing, personal, love relationship with Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a people who know God and experience Him fully.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

Demonstrate total abandonment to the leading and teaching of the Holy Spirit for continual personal spiritual growth and the spiritual growth of the church.

Preaching and Teaching

Deliver expository, Bible-centered sermons that are biblically faithful, doctrinally sound, and practically applicable.
Oversee the overall teaching ministry of the church.

Vision and Leadership

Implement New Hope's God-given mission and vision in collaboration with the Elders.
Provide strategic leadership to staff, ministry leaders, and the congregation.
Lead the church as guided by the Holy Spirit in partnership with the Elder Board.

Staff and Ministry Oversight

Recruit, develop, and lead pastoral staff and key volunteers.
Shepherd a staff of more than 20 members through mentoring, discipleship, and counseling.
Equip lay leaders for works of service (Ephesians 4:11-16).

Elder Collaboration

Serve as a member of the Board of Elders with equal voting authority.
Participate fully in Elder meetings, shepherding decisions, church discipline, and safeguarding doctrinal purity.

Pastoral Care

Provide and oversee biblical counseling, discipleship, and pastoral care, especially during times of crisis.

Outreach and Discipleship

Lead the church in making disciples who make disciples, both locally and globally.

Administration

Work alongside the Elders and staff in budgeting, stewardship, and healthy church governance.

Qualifications and Character

Candidates must meet or exceed the biblical qualifications for elders/overseers as outlined in:

Titus 1:6-9
1 Timothy 3:2-7
1 Peter 5:2-4

Candidates should also demonstrate:

Genuine humility
A vibrant personal walk with Christ through Bible study, prayer, and submission to Jesus Christ
Integrity in both private and public life
A proven track record of healthy family leadership and fruitful ministry

Theological and Doctrinal Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

Commitment to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture
Ability to teach sound doctrine and refute error
Wholehearted alignment with the church's Essential Beliefs and Distinctives

Candidates must affirm the church's distinctives in writing, including:

Congregational polity with elder spiritual leadership under the church Constitution
Believer's baptism by immersion
Complementarian leadership in the home and church
The church's position on spiritual gifts etc.

Experience and Gifting

Preferred qualifications include:

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent seminary degree (strongly preferred); biblical/theological training is required
Eight to ten years of pastoral ministry experience
Three to five years serving in a senior or lead pastoral role (or equivalent leadership experience)
Demonstrated excellence in expository preaching
Experience leading healthy church growth through discipleship and outreach
Proven ability to lead collaboratively within a congregational polity in which the Elders provide spiritual leadership
Experience developing staff and volunteer leaders

Personal Characteristics

New Hope Christian Church is seeking a humble, servant-hearted leader who views himself as a fellow Elder rather than a CEO.

Candidates should demonstrate:

Strong relational skills
A shepherd's heart
Visionary patience
The ability to lead change wisely while preserving unity
Emotional maturity
Resilience under pressure
Commitment to ongoing personal growth and accountability
Healthy rhythms of Sabbath, family life, church-wide involvement, and participation in small groups

What This Role Is Not

This position is not:

A solo superstar performer
A hire-and-fire CEO disconnected from elder accountability
A leader who bypasses or undermines the Elder Board

Additional Information

Interested candidates should submit:

A résumé with ministry history
Links to three to five recent sermons

The Pastor Search Committee will prayerfully review all materials and contact qualified candidates.

To apply for this job email your details to msw45@aol.com

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