Lead Pastor Idyllwild Bible Church Lead Pastor
Ministrylist, Idyllwild, CA, United States
Lead Pastor
Idyllwild Bible Church – Idyllwild, California
Are You Called to Lead with Conviction and Care? Are you a pastor who values theological clarity and relational presence?
Do you believe a church is strengthened not only through faithful teaching, but through steady shepherding and wise leadership?
Are you looking to serve a congregation that takes Scripture seriously and desires long-term pastoral stability?
Idyllwild Bible Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care to a healthy, Bible-centered congregation in a Southern California mountain community.
Who We Are Idyllwild Bible Church is a conservative, non-denominational church committed to:
The authority and sufficiency of Scripture
Careful, verse-by-verse biblical teaching
Elder-led governance
The spiritual growth and maturity of believers
We are a multi-generational congregation of approximately 130 people across two Sunday services. Our church family values thoughtful teaching, doctrinal clarity, and meaningful relationships.
Our leadership includes active elders and an Associate Pastor who faithfully serves the body. We are stable, unified, and ready for pastoral leadership that aligns with our convictions and culture.
The Role The Lead Pastor will serve as:
Spiritual Leader
Provide overall spiritual direction and leadership in collaboration with the elders.
Primary Teaching Pastor
Deliver consistent, biblically faithful preaching that reflects our commitment to expositional teaching.
Shepherd
Offer pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and relational leadership within a close-knit church body.
Team Leader
Work alongside and oversee staff, fostering unity, clarity, and healthy ministry rhythms.
This is a full-time, on-site role where engaged, visible leadership within the life of the church is essential.
Who Will Thrive Here You may be a strong fit if:
You are deeply grounded in Scripture and committed to faithful biblical teaching
You hold dispensational convictions and conservative evangelical theology
You have experience shepherding and leading a congregation
You value both doctrinal clarity and relational presence
You lead with humility, steadiness, and emotional maturity
Formal theological training (MDiv or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
We are seeking a pastor who believes long-term faithfulness, careful teaching, and steady leadership build healthy churches.
About Idyllwild
Idyllwild is a mountain community in the San Jacinto range of Southern California. Known for its natural beauty and artistic culture, it offers a distinctive environment for both life and ministry.
This is a setting where relationships are visible and pastoral leadership carries meaningful influence.
Compensation Salary range: $80,000–$90,000
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Are You Called to Lead with Conviction and Care? Are you a pastor who values theological clarity and relational presence?
Do you believe a church is strengthened not only through faithful teaching, but through steady shepherding and wise leadership?
Are you looking to serve a congregation that takes Scripture seriously and desires long-term pastoral stability?
Idyllwild Bible Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care to a healthy, Bible-centered congregation in a Southern California mountain community.
Who We Are Idyllwild Bible Church is a conservative, non-denominational church committed to:
The authority and sufficiency of Scripture
Careful, verse-by-verse biblical teaching
Elder-led governance
The spiritual growth and maturity of believers
We are a multi-generational congregation of approximately 130 people across two Sunday services. Our church family values thoughtful teaching, doctrinal clarity, and meaningful relationships.
Our leadership includes active elders and an Associate Pastor who faithfully serves the body. We are stable, unified, and ready for pastoral leadership that aligns with our convictions and culture.
The Role The Lead Pastor will serve as:
Spiritual Leader
Provide overall spiritual direction and leadership in collaboration with the elders.
Primary Teaching Pastor
Deliver consistent, biblically faithful preaching that reflects our commitment to expositional teaching.
Shepherd
Offer pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and relational leadership within a close-knit church body.
Team Leader
Work alongside and oversee staff, fostering unity, clarity, and healthy ministry rhythms.
This is a full-time, on-site role where engaged, visible leadership within the life of the church is essential.
Who Will Thrive Here You may be a strong fit if:
You are deeply grounded in Scripture and committed to faithful biblical teaching
You hold dispensational convictions and conservative evangelical theology
You have experience shepherding and leading a congregation
You value both doctrinal clarity and relational presence
You lead with humility, steadiness, and emotional maturity
Formal theological training (MDiv or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
We are seeking a pastor who believes long-term faithfulness, careful teaching, and steady leadership build healthy churches.
About Idyllwild
Idyllwild is a mountain community in the San Jacinto range of Southern California. Known for its natural beauty and artistic culture, it offers a distinctive environment for both life and ministry.
This is a setting where relationships are visible and pastoral leadership carries meaningful influence.
Compensation Salary range: $80,000–$90,000
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