Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor Position
Hanover Fellowship Church
200 South Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Church Profile
Hanover Fellowship Church is a debt free, financially solvent, 22-year-old Southern Baptist congregation located in Hanover, PA (between Gettysburg and York). We are committed to the authority of Scripture, the Great Commission, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The sanctuary seats 140 and our weekly attendance is approximately 35 to 40. During the school year on Wednesday evenings, we currently have an Awana Program and a community contact Bible fellowship. A fairly new nursery is on the sanctuary level, and our entire downstairs is dedicated to Youth and Children ministries. Our body of believers have a strong commitment to love, pray for, serve, and help each other. The property has adequate parking and the Hanover Myers Park borders it. Our desire is to be good stewards of what God has provided us and to use it to accomplish His mission, giving God the glory.
General Position Summary
Hanover Fellowship Church (HFC) is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor called by God to lead our congregation in spiritual growth, Biblical faithfulness, and gospel missions. The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary preacher, providing pastoral leadership to fulfill its mission locally and globally. We are looking for someone who can build, implement, and mobilize believers.
Primary Responsibilities
• Feed by preaching and teaching the Word of God literally, grammatically and historically with faithfulness
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation
• Lead and oversee church staff in cooperation with elders
• Equip and encourage the church to do evangelism, discipleship, and engage in missions
• Provide leadership in following a ministry plan
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and ordinances as needed
• Represent the church and reach the community with integrity and grace
General Qualifications (necessary)
• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a strong sense of your calling based on gifts
• Ordained in the Southern Baptist Convention
• In agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
• Demonstrates ability to preach and teach scripture effectively
• Evidence of Godly character as outlined in 1st Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Seminary degree
Other Qualifications (preferred skill set)
• Previous ministry experience a plus
• Passion for building a strong youth and children ministry
• Able to navigate and use technology for His Kingdom
• Has strong managerial/organizational skillsPersonal Core Values (desired)
• Humble servant leader with a shepherd’s heart
• Hungry for the Word of God
• Holy pursuit of transforming to be Christ-like
• Hospitable love for God’s people
• Heart of compassion for the lost, lonely, and least
Compensation
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. (Stewardship committee approved)
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
• Resume
• References
• Cover letter describing your ministry call
• Statement of faith
• Links to or recordings of recent sermons
Please send the above to:
Email: [email protected]
or
Address: HFC Pastoral Search Committee, 200 South Street, Hanover, PA 17331
Applications will be accepted up to and including May 15, 2026
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]
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