Senior Pastor

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SENIOR PASTOR PROFILE
DENOMINATION
ECO (A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians)
POSITION OVERVIEW
The greatest strength you will bring to this ministry is your relationship with God. You stay close
to the Lord in Scripture, in prayer, and in the way you walk alongside people. You give them
Christ. You know who you are and who you are not, serving out of a deep sense of identity in
Him. Sensitive to the Holy Spirit, you exercise your God-given strengths while recognizing your
limitations. You invest in your own healing and growth, and in doing so, lead others to
restoration and transformation through Jesus.
As Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, you will lead with humility, grace, and
courage, inspiring our church ‘ohana to grow as a Christ-centered, diverse, and
intergenerational community. You will shepherd our two campuses, Ko‘olau and The Vine, to
live out our mission—“Joining Jesus to restore and transform one another and our world.”
In partnership with session, staff, and the congregation, you will guide our church toward the
fulfillment of our three Vision Mountains by 2030:
1. A hub of healing for broken hearts, spirits, minds, and bodies—confirmed by hundreds
of testimonies.
2. A church where everyone is learning from and investing in new generations, taking new
steps with Jesus together.
3. A church actively serving our local communities and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Preaching and Teaching
○ Preach scripture-rich, Christ-centered sermons that connect faith to the realities
of everyday life.
○ Develop sermon series that inspire, challenge, and unify our congregation across
diverse demographics.
○ Lead with humility and levity, staying true to the Gospel and keeping our focus on
Jesus.
2. Spiritual Leadership
○ Stay deeply connected to God and sensitive to the Holy Spirit, modeling a life of
prayer, grace, and dependence on Him.○ Shepherd the spiritual health of our congregation by guiding them in our walk
with Christ.

3. Leadership and Collaboration
○ Serve as Head of Staff and Moderator of Session, cultivating unity, accountability,
and growth among church leadership.
○ Equip and empower staff, elders, and ministry leaders, bringing out our best and
helping us serve in our strengths.

4. Strategic Vision
○ Spur development and implementation of strategies in collaboration with the
staff and session to guide the church toward fulfilling our Vision Mountains by
2030.
○ Create meaningful ways to measure progress, focusing on welcoming new
generations without neglecting long-standing covenant partners.

5. Pastoral Care
○ Ensure pastoral care needs are met through staff, elders, and deacons, with
compassion and sensitivity.
6. Community Engagement
○ Represent our church to the local community, ECO, and the global body of Christ
as a voice of restoration and transformation.
○ Support the building of partnerships with other churches and faith-based
organizations to serve those in need.
○ Support outreach efforts that extend our mission into local and global
communities.
7. Administrative Oversight
○ Partner with the session and staff to ensure the church’s operational and
financial health, including budgeting, facilities, and resource stewardship.
○ Monitor the operations of Ko‘olau Ballrooms and Hakuhia, ensuring alignment
with the church’s mission.
○ Convene an annual meeting to share a Senior Pastor’s report and engage the
congregation in meaningful dialogue.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Ordination: Must be ordained or ordainable within ECO (A Covenant Order of
Evangelical Presbyterians).
● Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree from an
accredited seminary.
● Theological Alignment: Strong commitment to ECO’s Essential Tenets, Reformed
theology, and Presbyterian governance.
● Experience: Proven experience in pastoral leadership, with a preference for 10+ years in
a Senior Pastor or equivalent role within a Reformed or Presbyterian context.

RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
● Member of: Bluewater Presbytery
● Reports to: The Session of FPC Honolulu.
● Supervises: Church staff, including associate pastors, assistant pastors, ministry
directors, and administrative personnel.
● Collaborates with: The Session, elders, deacons, and ministry leaders.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
● Competitive salary and housing allowance tailored to meet your personal needs, in
alignment with ECO guidelines.
● Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid vacation.
● Professional development opportunities, including conferences and continuing
education.

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