Apply Now! Lead Pastor in Waterloo, IA

Would you like to be part of revitalizing a great church and reaching a community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

Grace Fellowship Church (GFC) in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking a Lead Pastor to join its team. The Lead Pastor will be responsible for the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, prayer, counseling, edifying and equipping the saints for the work of ministry and setting a biblical example of Christian conduct.

The new Lead Pastor will partner with Assist Church Expansion to implement the revitalization process at Grace Fellowship Church, which is part of the Charis Fellowship of Churches. Their mission statement is Adoring, Obeying, and Proclaiming Jesus Together.

This position involves shepherding the church by investing in the spiritual welfare of the members of the congregation and overseeing the discipleship ministries of the church. Additionally, the Lead Pastor will assist GFC to reach the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by helping to develop and champion effective outreach and evangelistic initiatives. 

The right candidate will have strong leadership and administration skills, ready to plan and lead weekly staff meetings and supervise the day to day activities of the other staff members. As well as being dependable and a team player, it is important that the Lead Pastor demonstrate a Shepherd's heart and excellent teaching and communication skills. 

Waterloo is a largely blue-collar farming community and is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is part of the larger Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan area totaling over 200,000 residents. It is an ethnically diverse community known for a shared commitment to hard work, resiliency, and kindness to neighbors. Waterloo is also home to many family-friendly recreational attractions, multiple golf courses, parks, an arboretum, and many miles of nature trails for walking or biking.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, then apply today!