The congregation of Westtown Church (PCA) in the northwest area of Tampa, Florida is seeking an experienced Senior Pastor to lead in an established, multi-generational, growing congregation by shepherding our fellowship in God’s ministries.
Requested Spiritual Traits
Preaching/Teaching the Word of God
A skillful and experienced expositor of scripture, clearly capable of faithfully preaching the whole counsel of God from Genesis to Revelation with humility and gentleness.
Preaches the word with wisdom, both in and out of season, through a tested and unwavering love for God and a sincere love for those who are in Christ and those who are yet to be. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Shepherding/Discipleship
A vigilant under-shepherd of the Lord’s flock with the discernment and faith required to protect the flock from false doctrine and maintain the peace and purity of the church with the utmost love and patience.
Believes that God’s word is sufficient for training in righteousness and has the experience and patience to show believers how to apply it and to walk with them until they have the faith to do so. (2 Timothy 3:16)
Servant Leader
A competent and understanding leader capable of mentoring and developing church leaders who can equip church members for service to building up the body of Christ.
A confident, collaborative, and transparent leader capable of organizing, training, and leading both the Session and staff towards accomplishing their particular ministry in building up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:12)
Qualifications
Minimum of 8-10 years of senior pastor experience preferred
Evidence of being respected as leader over elders through consistent integrity and dignity
Meets the standards for an overseer / elder established in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary and ordained in the PCA
