We are currently in search of our next Pastor. Below is application information!

Salary Package: starting at $65,000: 4 weeks PTO (includes 4 Sundays); Relocation Expense Allowance; Starting date any time after July 31, 2026.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience serving as Pastor or Associate Pastor or other related ministry within a local church.

Education: Formal education with a preference to candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree/certificate of completion in theology, pastoral studies, pastoral ministry, or related field from a college, university, or seminary.

Reporting Relationships: The church is governed by elders. The pastor is a voting member of the elder board, reports to the board, and supervises any paid staff.

Church Description:

Non-Denominational, evangelistic, independent, Bible-believing church (120-150 Attendance)

Devoted to Teaching, Fellowship, Communion and Prayer (Acts 2:42)

Qualifications:

Meets qualifications outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9

Demonstrates a mature, growing relationship with Christ, evidenced by consistent devotional life, prayer, and obedience to scripture

Holds to the church’s statement of faith/doctrine and is committed to sound biblical teaching

A proven pastoral/ministry known for building and fostering healthy relationships within the church

Exhibits servant leadership, humility, and the ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrates an approachability and strong interpersonal skills necessary to foster unity within the body

Must hold American citizenship

Job Description:

Oversee Ministry Programming

The pastor is the primary teacher who delivers expository sermons for Sunday worship

Oversee the worship ministry in conjunction with our worship leader/pastor

Pastoral Care

Provide direct spiritual counsel and biblical guidance to individuals, couples, and families within the congregation

Participate with Elders in the visitation of the sick, hospitalized, homebound, and grieving members

Perform Baptisms and officiate weddings/funerals

Vision and Strategy

Exhibiting vision while working closely with Elders, staff, and key volunteers to form strategic plans for the mission of the church

Communicate and promote these plans to the congregation through preaching and teaching with a call to action to encourage individual participation within the body

Mentor and equip leaders to carry forward the vision and strategy of URBC

Administration

Oversee day-to-day church operations

Supervise any paid staff

In collaboration with treasurer and leadership boards, manage budget, facilities, procedures, and policies

How to Apply:

Submit a resume including schools attended and degrees/certificates attained

A list of ministries served with beginning and ending dates

Contact information for three professional references

Include a written personal testimony and a brief introduction

Statement of your philosophy on pastoring a church (maximum of 3 pages)

Provide a means of viewing at least two examples of your teaching.

Thank you for one’s interest in applying for Senior Pastor of the Upper Room Bible Church

We are prayerfully looking forward to hearing from the applicant and may expect a reply to your application within 2 weeks of it being received.