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Church Pastor Job Opportunity at Chamba Valley Local Church Chamba Valley Evangelical Church, located in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking a dedicated and spiritually mature individual for the role of Church Pastor. This position offers an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in church pastor jobs in Lusaka to provide faithful spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care aligned with the doctrine and values of the Evangelical Church in Zambia.
Position Overview:
Church Pastor Jobs in Lusaka The appointed Pastor will oversee preaching, teaching, discipleship, pastoral counseling, worship leadership, church administration, leadership development, evangelism, missions, and community outreach.
The role requires a servant leader who exemplifies humility, integrity, wisdom, and biblical faithfulness while shepherding the congregation. Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver biblically sound, clear, and Christ-centred sermons.
Lead Bible studies, prayer meetings, discipleship classes, and leadership training sessions. Provide pastoral care, biblical counseling, prayer support, visitation, and spiritual guidance to members.
Conduct worship services, sacraments, dedications, weddings, funerals, and other church functions according to doctrine. Collaborate with elders, deacons, ministry leaders, committees, staff, volunteers, and the congregation fostering teamwork and accountability.
Support church administration including planning, record keeping, stewardship, policy compliance, evangelism, missions, and community engagement. Candidate Requirements Spiritual and Personal Qualifications Born-again Christian with a clear testimony of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Genuine calling to pastoral ministry, committed to prayer, worship, discipleship, and service. Meet biblical standards for church leadership: above reproach, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, gentle, and of good reputation.
Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, compassion, and a servant-hearted attitude. Commitment to living in accordance with Christian doctrine, morality, and the values of the Evangelical Church in Zambia.
Age between 35 and 55 years at appointment to ensure mature leadership experience. Educational and Theological Qualifications Degree from a recognized institution; preference for Theology, Biblical Studies, Divinity, Christian Ministry, or related fields.
Sound knowledge of the Bible, Evangelical Church doctrine, church history, discipleship, preaching, pastoral care, and leadership. Additional training in counseling, management, leadership, youth ministry, missions, or community development is advantageous.
Ministry Experience and Doctrinal Alignment Proven pastoral or ministry experience in a Bible-believing evangelical church. Experience preaching, teaching, discipleship, counseling, visitation, church administration, and leading ministry teams.
Ability to minister to diverse age groups including children, youth, adults, couples, families, and the elderly. Commitment to the statement of faith, vision, mission, constitution, policies, and doctrinal position of the Evangelical Church in Zambia.
Belief in the authority, inspiration, and sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures. Dedication to Christ-centred preaching, sound doctrine, evangelism, and spiritual growth of the congregation.
Leadership, Pastoral Care, and Communication Ability to lead worship services and provide spiritual direction for sacraments, dedications, weddings, funerals, and other church functions. Effective communication skills in English and, where possible, local languages understood by the congregation.
Genuine pastoral care with a shepherd’s heart, offering biblical counseling, prayer, encouragement, and visitation to members in need. Maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive pastoral matters.
Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and decision-making capabilities. Collaborate with church leadership and congregation to develop ministry plans, evangelism strategies, discipleship programs, and outreach initiatives.
Support church administration, financial accountability, policy compliance, and stewardship of resources. Mentor, train, and develop emerging leaders within the church community.
Character, Ethics, and Family Life Exemplify honesty, transparency, accountability, discipline, and faithfulness in all aspects of life. Free from conduct that discredits the church or contradicts biblical moral standards.
Maintain freedom from addictions and demonstrate financial integrity. Peace-loving, approachable, patient, teachable, and skilled in biblical conflict resolution.
Married with a faithful and responsible family life reflecting Christian values, order, respect, and integrity. Good reputation within the church, wider Christian community, and society.
Able to relate well across diverse backgrounds, ages, cultures, and social standings. Legal and Professional Requirements Legally eligible to work in Zambia.
Provide certified academic and professional qualifications. Submit references from previous churches, ministry leaders, employers, or reputable Christian leaders.
Willingness to undergo background and reference checks as required by the church. Ordination, licensing, or formal ministerial recognition preferred or required per church governance.
How to Apply for Church Pastor Jobs in Lusaka Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Application letter Detailed curriculum vitae Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications Proof of ordination or ministerial recognition (if applicable) At least three references from previous churches, ministry leaders, employers, or reputable Christian leaders Applications must be sent via email to and addressed to:
