Job Description

Is God calling you to be our next Senior Pastor?

Calvary Community Church is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Pastor to lead, nurture, and provide spiritual guidance to our congregation. We are looking for a preacher and leader to inspire our church community to love Jesus more fully, follow Him more closely, and proclaim Him more effectively.

We are an Elder-led church of approximately 200 members and regular attenders, firmly rooted in the belief of salvation by faith through Christ Jesus alone and in the authority of the Scriptures. Our mission is brought to life through abiding in Christ and submission to His Holy Spirit, fostering connections within our church family, sharing the gospel, and sharing our lives for the benefit of others.

Located about 30 miles northwest of Chicago in the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois , God has blessed us with a beautiful facility which includes:

• Large foyer and a 400+ seat sanctuary
• Full-sized gymnasium and adjoining kitchen
• Large Youth hall
• Classrooms for adults
• Nursery and children’s church areas
• Breakout rooms and several staff offices

Our community’s growing diversity is bringing abundant opportunities for outreach right to our doorstep, and God is moving within Calvary Community Church’s diverse congregation. We are excited to see how God will continue to work through our church and community as He leads Calvary through this time of change into the future.

General Responsibilities and Job Description

• Preaching & Teaching : Deliver engaging, biblically sound sermons and teachings that inspire, challenge, and encourage the congregation to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Vision and Leadership : Collaborate with the Board of Elders to articulate and implement the church’s mission and growth, providing overall spiritual direction.
• Pastoral Care : Provide compassionate support, counseling, and guidance to congregants during times of crisis, grief, and personal challenges. Conduct follow-up on new church visitors and visitation on church sick and elderly when appropriate and conduct services such as funerals and weddings when needed. The Senior Pastor will take an active role in the life and activities of the church.
• Discipleship and Mentoring :   The Senior Pastor will mentor and develop future spiritual leaders within the church, fostering a culture of discipleship through one-on-one and group engagement.
• Administrative Oversight : Oversee church operations and administration including the Worshiper Leader, Youth Pastor, and Church Admin to align with the church’s mission and values.
• Outreach & Evangelism : Lead initiatives to engage the community, promoting outreach & evangelistic efforts.
• Community Engagement : Connect with the local community to share Christ’s love.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the Board of Elders and church staff to coordinate church activities and ensure effective ministry operations.

Application Process :

We look forward to hearing from those who feel called to join us in this vital ministry role at Calvary Community Church.

Interested candidates are invited to begin the application process by contacting the Converge Placement Network at . All applicants are required to supply a sermon sample as part of the application process. Please feel free to contact Kirsten at [email protected] with any questions.

To learn more about Calvary, visit our website:

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