Pastor - Upper Room Bible Church
Christian Career Center, Paxton, IL, United States
Upper Room Bible Church – Pastor
Position Title:
Pastor
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 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
Exhibit 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
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.
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Pastor
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 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
Exhibit 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
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.
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