Legacy is an Elder led church. The lead pastor will serve under the authority of, and alongside of, the Elders in leading the congregation in carrying out the vision of Legacy.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Reflects all the characteristics and qualities of an Elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
- Be in full agreement with and committed to Legacy’s stated Mission, Core Values and Statement of Faith (found in link below) and exhibit a lifestyle that is consistent with these values and beliefs.
- Have an active, regular and meaningful prayer life.
- Have a grounded and passionate belief in and extensive theological knowledge and understanding of the eternal, inerrant and unalterable Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testament.
- At a minimum, the lead pastor must hold a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies or Theology or equivalent from an accredited institution. Ideally, the lead pastor will hold a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience preaching the gospel using sound, defendable exposition.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a manager of people.
Position Criteria:
- Developed leadership, team building, conflict resolution and collaboration skills.
- History of good decision making that demonstrates sound judgment in all areas of ministry.
- Achieves excellence in all areas of ministry.
- Preaching 45 weeks out of a calendar year (at a minimum) include all major holidays (Christmas, Easter…).
- Work in cooperation with the Elder Board in an effort to fulfill the vision of Legacy.
