Lead/Senior Pastor

Christ the King
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2025
Categories: Senior Pastor
Denominations: Lutheran
Church Size: 501 to 750
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
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Job Description:
 
Christ the King Church
Lead Pastor Position Description
Status: CtK’s founding Pastor Craig Bollinger will be retiring after 32+ years on 1/1/26. We are looking to bring in a new Lead Pastor ASAP to assume that role with Pastor Craig serving in a support role until he retires. Pastor Craig will continue as a member of CtK and focus on helping further develop our mission programs.
Mission: Christ the King Church seeks to connect all people to the life-giving message of Jesus as we experience God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference in our world.
Reports to: Congregational Council
Position Summary: This position will provide leadership in every aspect of CtK’s vision, mission, culture, values, operations, and future direction. It will assure the overall health of the church organization and its unity for effective expression of the love of Christ and outreach to world.
Experience and Knowledge Required:
  •  Passionate for Jesus, the spread of the gospel with a heart full of grace and a love for all people
  •  A visionary leader with the ability to inspire a congregation, staff and teams
  •  A Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an accredited theological school and be certified (or work     towardcertification) by the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)
  •  Experience in a senior leadership position in a church of over 500 weekly average worship attendance
  •  Ability to write, speak and teach with clarity and fluency
  •  Experience with providing organizational and individual spiritual guidance to staff
  •  Exceptional work ethic and desire for excellence in all aspects of ministry
  •  Ability in public speaking and representing CtK’s values
  •  Effective teacher, trainer and coach for raising up leaders
  •  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written, spoken and one-on-one)
  •  Experience in problem solving
  •  Entrepreneurial leader, able to think and lead the organization forward
  •  Values the work of teams
  •  Excellent organizational, recruiting and team building skills
  •  A willingness to be flexible and expand areas of expertise
  •  Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
  •  Willingness to work after hours and weekends
  •  Positive, stable attitude
  •  Authentic role model for staff and volunteers
Role with Staff:
  •  Confirm the specific direction of each team leader and sector of ministry to be in alignment with the overall visionand mission of CtK
  •  Coach, guide and manage the team leaders and ministries
  • Oversee the vision advancement across the mission of CtK
  • Assure competent, spirit-filled staff who are equipping and leading ministries
  • Along with Executive Director of Campus Operations, provide oversite to appropriate continuing education of staff
Role with the organization:
  •  Communicate and empower the vision, values, culture and direction of CtK
  •  Guide and direct new outreach and mission of CtK
  •  Guide and lead the development of themes, topics and teaching for Sunday morning
  •  Develop a pipeline of leaders at CtK by Identifying, training and coaching
  •  Support the funding of the vision & mission through stewardship education and direct ask
  •  Encourage the evangelistic culture and reach of the congregation
  •  Coach and develop mission pastors and leaders at CtK-supported international mission sites
  •  Ensure the Congregational Council is informed and effective in its advisory and oversite role of the vision of CtK
Role with the wider community:
  •  Serve as an ambassador of CtK to organizations and leaders in Charlotte and surrounding area
  •  Support the development of partnerships with outside organizations for the greater reach/impact of the CtK vision
Attributes and Core Values:
  •  Love for God; Growing personal relationship with Christ, spouse and children
  •  Love for People; relational, influential, and can work with a team
  •  Christ-like, servant attitude; fun and enjoyable
  •  Devoted to the call of God and the vision and values of CtK
  •  Work Ethic: excellent, productive, frugal
General Expectations:
  •  Personal spiritual development through daily Bible reading, prayer, reflection, tithing, and accountability 
  •  Actively train leaders and develop a pipeline for leadership development
  •  Develop and coach key fractal leaders who exhibit vision, problem-solving, planning, and execution
  •  Constantly represent and raise up the Vision and Mission of Christ the King
  •  Empower Christ the King people to grow in their support of the mission both financially and in talent and service
  •  Always strive toward personal excellence in training and carrying out the mission including writing, communicating, speaking, responding, completing tasks
  •  Carry a positive attitude without gossiping and complaining as well as shifting the mindset of those who do. Seek information from the one who knows.
  •  Grow professionally as a leader and in areas of ministry responsibility
  •  Be punctual. Be prepared. Follow through. Set the example of being a servant leader by helping with even the mundane tasks.
  •  Show personal integrity in your family, your activities, your giving, your speech, and your conduct
  •  Solve problems; Find solutions
  •  Team first; Mission first
  •  Celebrate wins; Learn from failures
  •  Be personally accountable; Take responsibility; No blame shifting
  •  Be a learner; Ask questions; Be thorough; Don’t assume
  •  Listen well! Help others be better! Ask, “What is missing?”
  •  Do not allow silos. We all win! Help all team members and all projects to be better
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About Christ the King

Established 31 years ago, CtK is a dynamic congregation with an average attendance of 500 people, 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff, and an operating budget of $1.15 million. We take pride in our diverse backgrounds, wide-ranging talents, and shared commitment to doing God’s work in meaningful ways.
 
What sets CtK apart from other churches – Lutheran and non-Lutheran alike – is our interpretation of the vision God has entrusted to us through the Holy Spirit, as articulated by our founding pastor:
 
• Multiethnic: A church reflecting heaven in its ethnic and socioeconomic diversity and through acts of love in the world.
• Transformative: A place where people encounter Jesus and experience life-changing transformation.
• Life-Giving: A spiritual home where those far from God discover His great love for them.
 
This compelling vision has been the foundation for developing relevant ministries for every age and background. CtK is more than a Sunday church; it is a bustling 24/7/365 community of faith housed in 22,000 square feet, offering a wide array of programs to deepen God’s purpose in people’s lives.
 
After 31 years of faithful service, Pastor Craig Bollinger has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2026. Our new Lead Pastor will play a vital role in helping us connect more deeply with one another, grow in faith, and continue to commit our time, resources, and lives to God’s service.
 
Our Search Team has spent significant time in prayerful discernment, and we invite you to explore the resources we’ve prepared:
• CtK website: ctkcharlotte.org/jobs
 
• LCMC Open Positions: lcmc.net/open-position/1787
 
We encourage you to review the position and consider whether God might be calling you, or someone you know, to this role. If the Holy Spirit stirs your heart or brings someone to mind, we would love to hear from you.
 May God’s richest blessings be with you.
 
In Christ’
Christ the King Search Team
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