Senior Pastor Position

Senior Pastor Position

Hanover Fellowship Church

200 South Street

Hanover, PA 17331

WWW.HanoverFellowship.org

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 skills

 

Personal 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