Lead Pastor – First Christian Church of Montoursville

First Christian Church of Montoursville in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Christ-centered, Bible-believing Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical preaching, and pastoral care. This independent Christian Church, rooted in the Restoration Movement, is committed to its mission of “Helping People Find and Follow Jesus,” reflecting the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.

First Christian Church is a welcoming, multigenerational congregation with approximately 110 in weekly attendance. The church values biblical teaching, authentic relationships, meaningful worship, and reaching people for Christ. The Lead Pastor will work alongside the eldership to guide the congregation’s spiritual direction, equip believers for ministry, and support continued outreach and discipleship.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Preaching biblically faithful, Spirit-led sermons that communicate God’s Word and its application to everyday life.
• Coordinating preaching schedules and providing biblical teaching through classes, Bible studies, and other ministry opportunities.
• Partnering with the elders to discern, communicate, and implement the church’s vision and mission.
• Providing pastoral counseling, prayer, hospital and home visitation, and other congregational care.
• Officiating weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral functions.
• Leading, encouraging, and developing ministry staff and volunteers.
• Equipping church members for evangelism, discipleship, service, and spiritual growth.

Expectations and qualifications include:

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrated spiritual maturity, humility, and integrity.
• Commitment to Restoration Movement principles, biblical authority, baptism by immersion, and elder-led congregational leadership.
• Strong biblical preaching and teaching abilities with a passion for evangelism and discipleship.
• Experience in pastoral ministry, congregational leadership, and shepherding.
• A relational, collaborative leadership approach.
• A bachelor’s degree in Bible, Ministry, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

This is a full-time position reporting to the eldership, with competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply: Interested candidates should contact Lou O’Neill, Search Committee Chair, at co************@***il.com or 717-437-0822. Applicants may also review the full job description. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.