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Apply Now! Lead Pastor in Modesto, CA

Redeemer Modesto is seeking a Lead Pastor who can unite the church around a shared mission while remaining deeply rooted in their identity in the Gospel.

Redeemer Modesto

Do you love opening Scripture, walking alongside people, and helping a church live out its calling? Redeemer Modesto might be a church you’ll want to get to know.

Chemistry Staffing is partnering with Redeemer in their search for a Lead Pastor.

Planted in 2007, this Gospel-centered, non-denominational church has spent nearly 20 years putting down roots in downtown Modesto, California. Today, approximately 63 people call Redeemer home, sharing a desire to become a family of Jesus followers who are secure in the Gospel, shaped by the way of Jesus, and sent for the good of their city and the world.

For Redeemer, being secure in the Gospel means knowing that God’s love and acceptance are received through Christ. That conviction shapes how they care for people and approach discipleship. Prayer, Scripture, Sabbath, and community help them respond to grace and become more like the Jesus they follow.

After a significant season of transition, Redeemer is looking ahead with hope. They’re seeking a pastor who will listen well, learn their story, build trust, and help turn their shared convictions into faithful action.

Their heart for leadership reflects Ephesians 4:12: equipping God’s people “for works of service.” Serving alongside the elders, the next Lead Pastor will preach, shepherd, develop leaders, and help people recognize their everyday lives as places of ministry.

Redeemer’s commitment to being “in the city, for the city” also echoes Jeremiah 29:7’s call to seek the welfare of the city. They want their neighbors to experience the goodness of God through a church that is present, relational, and ready to serve.

The right leader will bring biblical depth, emotional maturity, humility, and a sense of humor. Someone who loves Jesus, enjoys people, and can laugh at themselves along the way.

Sound like your kind of church family? We’d love to connect.

 
 

P.S. If this job isn't exactly what you're looking for, feel free to check the job board of open positions.

Thomas Cox

Thomas Cox

Tom has spent over 20 years serving the local church in a variety of leadership roles, bringing both creative vision and strategic clarity to every context he steps into. Early in his career, he toured nationally as a musician with a band on Tooth & Nail Records, an experience that shaped his love for mission, storytelling, and building strong team culture. He holds a B.S. in Psychology and is inches away from completing his Master’s in Applied Christian Leadership from Western Seminary. Throughout his ministry journey, Tom has served churches across different regions and cultures, including seasons of revitalization and growth. He is passionate about strengthening pastors, developing healthy teams, and helping churches move forward with courage and gospel-centered focus. Tom and his beautiful wife are raising six children, and his deepest desire is to see the Church flourish for generations to come.

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