Nestled in Bergen County, New Jersey, Montvale Evangelical Free Church offers a compelling blend of faithful gospel ministry and an exceptional place to call home. Montvale, NJ is a highly regarded suburban community known for excellent schools, low crime, and a strong sense of connection among residents. With easy access to New York City alongside parks, recreation, and established neighborhoods, it is a place where families settle in for the long term and where ministry relationships can grow deep roots .
Montvale Evangelical Free Church reflects that same stability and warmth. With about 150 people gathering weekly, the church is large enough to sustain meaningful ministries yet small enough to remain deeply personal. Worship is centered on expositional preaching and theologically rich music that balances reverence and joy. The congregation is notably engaged, with a high percentage of members actively serving across ministries, leadership teams, and commissions. Recent seasons have brought encouraging momentum through baptisms, younger families joining the church, and strengthened worship and Next Gen leadership.
The Senior Pastor role at Montvale is designed for a leader who values collaboration, shepherding, and relational presence. This is not a top-down environment, but a shared leadership culture where elders, staff, and volunteers work together to discern vision and direction. The next pastor will have space to assess the church’s structure and ministries while helping guide a renewed vision for the future.
This role is well suited for a pastor who loves preaching the Word with clarity and practical application, while also investing deeply in people. From praying with congregants to equipping leaders and engaging the broader community, the work here is both meaningful and varied. For the right leader, Montvale Evangelical Free Church offers a healthy, hopeful context to lead faithfully and help shape the next chapter of a church that is ready to move forward together.
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