Senior Pastor

God has appointed a plurality of pastors to lead His local church. Remarkably, with few exceptions, elders are always plural in the New Testament, and the concept of a single senior (or lead) pastor is entirely foreign to Scripture. However, there remains only one reference to a pastor who is given an elevated position above all other elders - and that is found when Peter (a fellow elder) identifies Jesus as our Chief Shepherd, our senior pastor.

Jesus, Our Senior Pastor

Next week the pastors of Grace Hill (along with their wives) will be spending a few days in North Carolina for a Pastoral Leadership Summit. The purpose for their time away is to seek refreshment, renewal, encouragement and a resolve for the work that Christ has called them to in Merton. Please pray for your pastors and their wives while they are away.

From Who is your Pastor, to Who is your Savior.

Your elders’ primary desire should only and always be to help you follow Christ - not follow themselves. Grace Hill Church endeavors to establish a culture that moves far beyond the thought of: “Who is your pastor?” towards the thought: “Who is your great Savior?!” May we grow less enthralled with a certain pastor, as we become increasingly impressed by Jesus!