CORNERSTONE CHURCH Lead Pastor Position 

Position Description 

The Lead Pastor (“LP”) will work closely with the Pastoral, Worship, and Governance Team of Cornerstone Church in communicating, adjusting, and overseeing the vision and strategy of Cornerstone Church. The LP will operate from the 30,000 foot level discerning and communicating the vision while the Executive Pastor (XP) operates on the ground level executing the vision. 

Essential Job Functions 

A) Oversee the direction and health of the church 

The vision of the church is the picture that forms when you understand what God is calling a church to be. The mission is the action plan necessary in order for the vision to become a reality. The mission has been given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:18-20. The vision and mission together form our purpose statement which makes clear our core values. The Cornerstone family of churches exists to bring glory to God by making disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, grow together, and serve others. The Lead Pastor will focus primarily on casting, clarifying, and holding the church to this purpose, the vision and mission God has given us. 

To that end, the LP will be responsible for: 

1. Making clear this purpose to the church in multiple ways of communication: I.e.-preaching, Town Halls, Annual Reports, and Family Chat updates, etc. 

2. Being the primary voice from the pulpit, unifying all campuses with the singular message from God’s Word. 

3. Encouraging evangelism through every-member proclamation of the gospel, as well as ministry events and initiatives intended to reach the unsaved. 

4. Coordinating with the Governance Team to facilitate clear and thorough communication and operation of the church board. 

5. Training and encouraging (along with the XP) the Campus Pastors to develop their campus ministry teams and the shepherding of their people to love God, grow together, and serve others more effectively. 

6. Overseeing the XP as this person executes and implements the Cornerstone Purpose 7. Attending appropriate leadership meetings 

B) Oversee the Paid Ministry Leadership Team 

While the XP will work with the paid staff team on the granular level through goal setting, administrative oversight, and planning, the LP will come alongside them on a macro level by helping to hold and ensure each ministry is functioning in line with our purpose and strategy. 

To that end, the LP will be responsible for:

1. overseeing all staff involved in the weekend worship services. 

2. meeting monthly with the entire paid ministry leader team for the purpose of encouragement, feedback, and training. 

3. receiving reports from the XP on the goals and progress of each staff leader 

4. evaluating with the XP the need for staffing changes and additions 

5. coaching the Pastoral teams 

C) Pastoral Ministry 

The LP will serve and shepherd in the life of our Cornerstone Family of Churches

To that end, the LP will be responsible for: 

1. coordination of visitation 

2. coordination of counseling (whenever possible, sessions will be limited to 3x)

3. participation at appropriate ministry events 

4. facilitating weddings and funerals 

5. leading/participating in a Growth Group 

Education and Experience 

An appropriate ministry degree and/or equivalent experience (TBD by the Governance Team). The LP must be a servant leader who leads through humble direction; someone who leads the church by communicating the vision through relevant and clear preaching, teaching and training. This person must meet the qualifications for a biblical Elder and will sit on the Governance Team. 

Qualifications 

The LP must demonstrate a) strong preaching giftedness; b) a Christ-like attitude of humility and teachability; c) a spirit of sacrificial availability; d) an ability to work in a team environment; and e) a high degree of ability to ‘see’ at the vision level. More specific attributes include: 

1. A heart for God that is evidenced by proven character and a spiritual mindedness that understands that “apart from Christ we can do nothing.” 

2. If married, a strong marriage and family life that is visible to others. 

3. A shepherd’s temperament and servant-leader/mentor attitude and inclination.

4. Strong interpersonal skills—ability to communicate persuasively and compassionately both orally and in writing. 

5. A strong biblical foundation for wise management in a church setting. 

6. Ability to establish and maintain appropriate standards for the accomplishment of ministry in a way that honors both God and people. 

7. Personal initiative and diligence that produces follow-through in tasks. 

8. Solid biblical/theological convictions that are aligned with Cornerstone Church Statement of Faith.

9. A willingness to grow and adapt to the inevitable changes found in a growing local church.

10. Being a strategist with both execution and delegation abilities, administrative bent and gifting, 

great leadership gifting and track record, and an ability to speak both biblically and inspirationally when needed.

Compensation 

The LP role is a full-time position that shall be compensated relative to appropriate market rate. It shall receive full benefits including paid time off and access to the group health, dental, and retirement plans.