NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 850

Meet LIFE Fellowship 

LIFE Fellowship Church in Cornelius, North Carolina, was established in 2004 with a core team of 12 families to serve the Lake Norman region with a focus on gospel-centered community and outreach. Originally based in Davidson, the church transitioned to their new campus in Cornelius in 2016. This relocation provided a larger, permanent space to accommodate its expanding congregation, which averages around 850 attendees on the weekends. 

LIFE Fellowship emphasizes community involvement, from local support efforts like aiding global and local partnerships like homeless shelters, food banks, and pregnancy centers to offering other ministries like LIFE Groups, men's and women's Bible studies, and Kids and Student Ministries. The church continues to deepen its connection to the Lake Norman area while upholding its core mission to spread the gospel and provide spiritual support across the Charlotte metropolitan area. Through initiatives like LIFE University and various family programs, the church strives to build a strong, faith-based community presence in North Carolina.

About the Lead Pastor

The Lead Pastor provides spiritual and organizational leadership by casting the vision, mission, and direction of LIFE Fellowship. The Lead Pastor collaborates with the other members of the Executive Team and the Elders to administer and implement the mission and vision of the church. As such, the Lead Pastor is responsible for shepherding the congregation, equipping the saints for ministry, preaching the Bible, facilitating the celebration of the ordinances of baptism and communion, and communicating and connecting the mission, vision, and values of the church to the congregation and the staff.

The Lead Pastor's Responsibilities Include: 

• Responsible for helping to create and set the spiritual tone of the church, ensuring that LIFE Fellowship becomes an increasingly active church of prayer and dependence on God, His Word, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Leads LIFE Fellowship’s Executive Team and serves as an active elder on LIFE Fellowship’s Elder Team.
• Collaborates with the Executive Pastors in the oversight of the areas of ministry, the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, and the general management of the ministry.
• Oversees the Worship Pastor, who oversees the Production Team.
• Works with the Chairman of the Elders Team to establish the elder meeting agenda, meeting schedule, annual retreat(s), and other duties and responsibilities of the Elder team.
• Develops the teaching themes, the sermon series, the preaching schedule, and the utilization of any guest speakers for Sunday and any other planned services.
• Teaches God’s Word on Sunday mornings approximately 70% of the time throughout the year.
• Oversees and supervises the soul care of the church staff.
• Oversees the counseling function and ministry of the church.
• Oversees the hiring and administration of all church staff with the Executive Team.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff and direct reports.
• Conducts semi-annual and annual Professional Development reviews with direct staff.
• Provides staff leadership and development training to staff and other church leaders.
• Supports and directs the Administrative Executive Pastor in the development of and execution of the annual budget and other administrative responsibilities such as calendaring, scheduling, HR, and communication, etc.
• Supports and directs the Ministry Executive Pastor in the formation of the discipleship vision and strategy, including LIFE Groups, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, KidLIFE, and StudentLIFE.
• Responsible for making sure the church’s vision and mission are coordinated, aligned, and carried out through each ministry.
• Develops relationships with area churches and Christ-centered ministries to proactively serve our community and share the gospel of Jesus Christ, allowing the church’s vision statement to come to life.
• Creates and maintains healthy and effective communication within the leadership of the church as well as the church body.
• Co-hosts the “LIFETalks” podcast.

What you bring 

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

Education and experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of pastoral leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized, accredited college or university 
• Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent (strongly preferred)

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Champions the vision of LIFE Fellowship Church without hesitation
• Committed student and engaging communicator of God's Word 
• Equips and mobilizes disciples 
• Demonstrates humility, integrity, and grace
• Able to identify their own strengths and weaknesses
• Possesses a strong and secure sense of identity and comfort with who they are in Christ
• Ability to live well in rhythm in ministry, family life, and their personal walk with God.
• Is recognized among their peers as one processing exceptional emotional and spiritual health.

What it's like to live in Cornelius, NC

Cornelius is a thriving bedroom community just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, nestled along Lake Norman- the state's largest man-made lake. Charlotte, located just 15-20 minutes from Cornelius, is a dynamic metropolitan hub with world-class amenities, including professional sports teams, a vibrant arts scene, and a multitude of universities, museums, theaters, parks, and greenways.

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