Pastor

We are looking for a pastor who is as comfortable in the community as they are in the pulpit — someone who sees ministry not only as preaching and pastoral care, but as showing up, listening, and building bridges.
Spiritual Leadership & Pastoral Care
• Demonstrates a deeply personal and authentic Christian faith
• Nurtures and deepens the spiritual journeys of current members with care, consistency, and creativity
• Supports our youth ministries program by offering a place to help children explore their faith and feel that their thoughts are important and valued
• Provides compassionate pastoral support through life’s significant moments — celebrations, struggles, and losses
• Preaches and teaches in ways that are engaging, intellectually honest, and accessible to a wide range of seekers
Community Engagement & Growth
• Possesses a genuine passion for community service and is energized by working alongside members to serve others
• Has a heart for welcoming newcomers, especially young families, and a talent for making people feel at home
• Brings creative ideas for expanding our reach and relevance in the wider Gilford community
• Understands how to cultivate an environment that is truly inclusive, inviting to those who are exploring faith, and affirming of all people
Intellectual Openness & Dialogue
• Embraces and encourages theological questions, honest doubt, and open conversation as core to healthy faith
• Creates space for diverse perspectives and can hold complexity with grace and conviction
• Models intellectual humility while offering thoughtful, grounded spiritual direction
• Sees the congregation as partners in ongoing theological exploration, not simply recipients of answers
Leadership & Collaboration
• Thrives in a collaborative church environment and lifts up the gifts of lay leaders and staff
• Brings demonstrated experience in church leadership, organizational development, or ministry growth
• Communicates with clarity, warmth, and authenticity from the pulpit and in everyday conversations
• Is energized by working with volunteers and building team culture