Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
Full-Time
Posted: Apr 14, 2026
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Description
Position summary
The Senior Pastor balances expository preaching, relational shepherding and thoughtful leadership as a pastor-teacher who equips the saints, fosters unity and models a life shaped by grace. He works collaboratively with the Session and church staff to guard the theological health of the church, cultivate spiritual formation and lead the congregation in faithful witness and mission within Greensboro. Informed by the tenets of reformed theology, the Senior Pastor pursues ministry guided by CCG’s five core values:
● Gospel-Centered : Keeps the finished work of Christ central in preaching, discipleship, shepherding and leadership.
● Disciple-Making : Prioritizes spiritual formation and apprenticing believers toward maturity and mission.
● Diverse Community : Values and actively nurtures unity across generational, ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural lines.
● Mercy : Leads the church in tangible expressions of compassion toward the vulnerable and marginalized.
● Missions : Possesses a heart for local and global mission, evangelism, and church multiplication.
Our ideal candidate
We seek a Biblically faithful preacher.
● Delivers Christ-centered, expository sermons that apply God’s Word to everyday life.
● Proclaims the Gospel in a way that simultaneously speaks to believers, skeptics and the wounded.
● Communicates with an intellectual depth and emotional intelligence that’s accessible to people from all walks of life.
● Incorporates creative sermon elements to enhance understanding and application of Scripture.
● Works with staff and elders to plan worship services consistent with PCA convictions and CCG’s liturgical culture.
● Teaches in various settings such as Bible studies, discipleship groups and topical classes.
We seek a pastor with a shepherd’s heart.
● Cares for the flock with approachability, presence and warmth.
● Engages meaningfully with congregants across life stages, including children, young parents, working adults and retirees.
● Welcomes a multi-cultural population that includes refugees, homeless people, recently incarcerated individuals and others on the fringe of our community.
● Provides pastoral counseling from a Biblical basis for those in spiritual or emotional crisis, referring when appropriate to licensed professionals.
● Prioritizes pastoral visitation, counseling, discipleship and prayer.
● Models the Gospel by being quick to repent and quick to forgive.
We seek a collaborative leader.
● Shares authority and honors accountability with the Session.
● Maintains a culture that values the insights and leadership gifts of the women’s ministry and women’s shepherding teams.
● Empowers staff and ministry leaders to exercise their spiritual gifts and serve effectively.
● Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment among staff and ministry leaders.
● Honors and maintains healthy relationships with staff, elders, deacons and volunteers.
● Pursues a unifying church vision in alignment with Scripture and expressed through our five core values.
We seek a disciple-maker.
● Champions spiritual formation as the engine of mission and growth.
● Strengthens and supports healthy small groups and discipleship opportunities.
● Fosters intergenerational ministry and community.
● Measures fruitfulness primarily in spiritual maturity rather than numerical growth.
● Inspires and mobilizes members toward mission, discipleship and community impact.
We seek a community partner.
● Demonstrates love for Greensboro as a unique place with ministry needs and opportunities.
● Encourages organic, relational evangelism alongside programs and other methods.
● Supports and participates in local outreach and mercy ministries.
● Helps the church maintain a meaningful, supportive presence in the broader community.
● Engages with other community pastors to foster Christian unity in the city.
Salary: >=$90K
Requirements
Required qualifications
The successful candidate will:
● Currently serve as a Senior or Associate Pastor in a PCA church or church that aligns with PCA theology.
● Demonstrate 3+ years of leading a multi-cultural ministry team across multiple areas or responsibilities.
● Possess a Seminary degree. ● Have regular preaching experience of 3+ years.
● Exhibit humility, stability and emotional resilience.
● Maintain healthy rhythms of work, rest and spiritual disciplines.
● Model a strong marriage and family life.
● Demonstrate integrity, transparency and faithfulness in all areas of life.
● Be slow to anger, quick to listen and grounded in prayer
● Balance visionary leadership with pastoral care.
● Have strong communication skills, both in preaching and interpersonal relationships.
● Demonstrate commitment to honoring Christ in family life, ministry and community presence.
Desired qualifications
Ideally, the candidate will:
● Have experience leading and working with a college ministry.
● Demonstrate community leadership, networking and involvement in parallel with ministry responsibilities.
● Teach with a creative approach that resonates across generations.
● Possess a proven track record of building unity and trust within a church body.
Benefits
Christ Church Greensboro values personal health and maturity as highly as gifting and skills, so we offer a senior pastor benefits including:
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
● Health and retirement benefits.
● Vacation, study leave and sabbaticals.
How to Apply
How to apply
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and links to three sermons to pastorsearch@christchurchgso.com .
References will be requested of well-qualified candidates as our search process progresses.
Primary Contact:
Email: pastorsearch@christchurchgso.com
Phone: 336-441-3011
Apply Online: View