Lead Pastor

Grace Church is a non-denominational church family in Ridgewood, New Jersey on a journey together to make Jesus known in the ways we commit to gather, grow, give, and go. We welcome all to join us in being part of a story bigger than ourselves and encounter the transformative power of Jesus Christ. We seek our next Lead Pastor to shepherd us into the fulfillment of this vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• A Deep Love for Jesus and a Gospel-Centered Life
  Personal holiness alongside humility demonstrates a persistent relationship with Christ which shows through joyful obedience to God’s Word. A gospel-rooted life emerges from a foundation of prayer practices and studying Scripture while relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Demonstrates intense dedication to spreading Christ through both speech and action.
• Biblical Faithfulness & Gospel-Driven Preaching
  This speaker displays strong communication skills and delivers Bible messages through expository teaching while continually teaching about Christ’s redeeming actions. This individual harmonizes complex theological concepts with daily living while preparing believers at all spiritual levels to grow into Christ’s image.
• Relational Warmth & a Shepherd’s Heart
  Shows deep love for others while leading with truth and grace and listening compassionately. Demonstrates profound concern for the congregation’s spiritual and emotional health. Demonstrates Christ’s love through a shepherd’s heart by providing encouragement and counsel while imparting discipleship in a relational community.
• Alignment with Grace Church’s Vision & Mission
  Embraces Grace Church’s mission to “disrupt suburban comfort and complacency” by developing disciples who follow the cycle of gathering, growing, giving, and going. The church thrives in gospel impact both locally and globally by following biblically grounded leadership which remains missionally driven.
• Collaborative Leadership & Team-Based Ministry
  The organization employs a team-led system where staff members work together with elders, ministry directors, and lay leaders to build unity and promote creative collaboration and shared ministry ownership. The church actively recognizes its members’ various abilities and promotes their growth which results in spiritual development and service expansion.
• Training, Credentials & Pastoral Experience
  Has obtained an MDiv degree or comparable theological training from a recognized seminary and maintains an ordination status or is eligible for ordination following the tenets of an aligned religious tradition. Demonstrates valuable church leadership abilities with a proven history of faithful, gospel-based guidance during ministry work.