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Senior Pastor
Crosspoint Community Church
Missoula, Montana, United States
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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 425

Meet Crosspoint Church

Located in beautiful Missoula, Montana, Crosspoint Church is a welcoming, multi- generational church family committed to knowing God, growing in faith, and sharing His love with others. Since our beginning in 1990, Crosspoint has been a place where biblical truth is taught, meaningful relationships are built, and people are encouraged to grow in their walk with Christ. We believe church is more than a place to gather on Sundays. It’s a place to belong, serve, grow, and call home.

At the heart of Crosspoint is a strong commitment to God’s Word. We value expository preaching that is firmly rooted in Scripture, unafraid to address the challenges of today’s culture, and focused on applying biblical principles to everyday life. Our Sunday gatherings bring together more than 500 people for worship, prayer, fellowship, and teaching that encourages spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Crosspoint’s location at the top of hill overlooking Missoula’s booming westward expansion uniquely positions the church to capture historic growth by welcoming a thriving influx of new families and retiring couples into our ministry. New attendees as well as long-time members make up a vibrant congregation representing every generation and stage of life. From children’s and youth ministries to young adults, families, singles, and seniors, we offer opportunities for people to connect, study God’s Word, and build lasting relationships. Through Bible studies, small groups, discipleship classes, and ministries such as Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls, we strive to equip individuals and families with a strong biblical foundation. We also believe our faith should extend beyond the walls of the church, encouraging our congregation to serve others and share the love of Christ in our community and beyond.

About the Senior Pastor

The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader, biblical teacher, and visionary overseer of Crosspoint Community Church in Missoula, Montana. Driven by a passion to fulfill the church's core purpose—to introduce people to the person of Jesus, and to help those that know Him, grow deeper and closer to Him—the Senior Pastor works in unified alignment with the Leadership Team/Church Board to guide the congregation to fulfill the Great Commission through engaging, biblically sound expository preaching, intentional discipleship, and strategic leadership development. 

The Senior Pastor responsibilities include:

Preaching, Teaching & Cultural Engagement

  • Preaching & Doctrinal Integrity: Research, prepare, and deliver high-quality, expository Sunday sermons while overseeing all church-wide curriculum, small groups, and discipleship pathways to ensure strict biblical accuracy; anchor all teaching in a clear gospel focus that introduces people tothe person of Jesus and helps those who know Him grow deeper and closer to Him.
  • Service Collaboration: Partner with the Worship Pastor/Director to design cohesive, vibrant, and God-glorifying corporate worship experiences.
  • Cultural Apologetics & Truth: Confront pressing societal and cultural shifts that impact families, local communities, and the nation; utilize uncompromised Biblical truth to guide, protect, and fortify the flock through modern cultural turbulence.

Vision & Strategic Leadership

  • Vision Casting: Discern, cultivate, and clearly articulate God’s future direction for the church body.
  • Strategic Planning: Translate the overarching vision into clear, measurable ministry maps, goals, and execution timelines.
  • Culture Champion: Intentionally foster a grace-filled, biblically faithful community culture inside the church walls and across the greater Missoula region.

Staff & Leadership Development

  • Executive Oversight: Provide direct management, mentorship, and annual performance evaluations for pastoral, financial, and administrative staff.
  • Team Discipleship: Invest intentionally in staff spiritual formation, building a strong team mentality and equipping lay leaders for ministry.
  • Board Collaboration: Maintain transparent, unified, and collaborative partnership with the Leadership Team to ensure robust organizational accountability.

Pastoral Care & Shepherding

  • Life Ceremonies: Oversee and officiate at critical life events, including baptisms, communion, weddings, and funerals.
  • Spiritual Counseling: Provide short-term pastoral, marital, and grief counseling; safely delegate or refer long-term care to our internal ABC certified Counselors.
  • Systematic Care: Coordinate a proactive, structured strategy for crisis care, visitation of the sick, and support for homebound congregants.

Administration & Financial Governance

  • Operational Stewardship: Maintain effective church operational policies, safety procedures, and healthy organizational structures.
  • Financial Oversight: Collaborate actively with leadership to design, review, and advocate for the annual church budget.
  • Civic Representation: Act as the primary official representative and point of contact for the church in civic, community, and denominational matters.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:

Education and Experience

  • Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, or Ministry required. A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent seminary degree from an accredited institution is highly preferred.  
  • Pastoral Track Record: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive pastoral leadership experience, with proven success supervising professional staff and guiding multi-functional ministry teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Biblical Standards: Fully model the character and spiritual qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–4.  
  • Theological Alignment: Demonstrate complete, unreserved alignment with the statement of faith, core doctrine, and values of Crosspoint Community Church.  
  • Relational Integrity: Maintain a vibrant personal prayer life, high emotional intelligence, and healthy boundaries across personal, family, and ministry dynamics.

What it's like to live in Missoula, Montana

Surrounded by the rugged mountains and wide-open spaces of Western Montana, Missoula offers an exceptional place to live, raise a family, and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. Situated where five mountain valleys converge, Missoula combines the conveniences of a growing community with the outdoor lifestyle, independence, and natural beauty that make Montana such a special place to call home.

For those who love the outdoors, opportunities for adventure are endless. World-class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and skiing are all within easy reach. The Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers wind through the surrounding valleys, while thousands of acres of public land provide room to explore. Whether it’s an early morning in the mountains, an afternoon on the river, or a weekend spent camping with family, Western Montana offers a lifestyle that encourages people to get outside, experience adventure, and appreciate the incredible landscape around them.

Missoula is also a wonderful place to put down roots. With a population of more than 125,000 in the greater Missoula Valley, the area offers the amenities of a larger community while maintaining much of the character and neighborly spirit of a Western town. Families enjoy access to schools, youth sports, community activities, and a variety of opportunities to stay involved. Home to the University of Montana, Missoula also offers college athletics, educational opportunities, and cultural events. Four distinct seasons bring everything from warm summer days on the lake to snowy winters in the mountains, making each season something to look forward to.

Life in Western Montana is shaped by a deep appreciation for the outdoors, a spirit of independence, and the importance of family and community. It’s a place where hard work, genuine relationships, and a love for the land remain part of the way of life. For a pastor and his family who appreciate the beauty of God’s creation and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a growing community, Missoula offers a remarkable place to live, serve, and call home.


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