Lead Pastor

Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene

Lead Pastor Opportunity

 

Objective

Located in North Florida, Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene is seeking candidates for a full-time Lead Pastor to provide spiritual, relational, and organizational leadership.

This pastor will build upon a healthy foundation, working alongside a committed church board and a full-time associate pastor (currently serving as Children’s Pastor), to guide the church into a new season of mission, generosity, and growth.

 

Understanding the Context

Tallahassee is a vibrant city of approximately 200,000 residents, including nearly 70,000 university students. It offers a beautiful and unique setting for both ministry and life.

Known for its iconic canopy roads shaded by ancient live oaks, Tallahassee provides a serene and reflective environment. The city is rich with parks and natural spaces, creating opportunities for outdoor fellowship, family life, and community engagement. Additionally, Tallahassee is just a short drive from some of the most pristine beaches along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

 

The Church

Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene began in 1945 with 24 charter members and first met in homes under the leadership of Rev. Robert Spear. In 1947, the church moved to its first building on Miccosukee Road, and in 1983 relocated to its current campus at 1983 Mahan Road.

Today, the church has a membership of approximately 300, with average Sunday morning attendance around 110.

Tallahassee First is a strong, faith-filled community that is consistently faithful in its missional and district commitments. The church has:

• A vibrant and growing children’s ministry, including active participation in worship through children’s praise teams and band.
• Strong engagement in Kid’s church camp and Bible quizzing
  A youth ministry in a season of rebuilding, supported by committed leaders and families.

The congregation reflects a healthy, Spirit-led environment where:

• Worship is joyful and authentic.
• Small groups foster meaningful relationships.
• Members actively serve both locally and beyond.

Tallahassee First values biblical teaching, intergenerational discipleship, and a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic vision. The church is known for being welcoming and relational, with a desire to reach families, students, and professionals in the community.

Joining this church means stepping into a supportive leadership culture that is eager to partner in advancing the mission of the Gospel.

 

Pastoral Profile

Tallahassee First is seeking a pastor who is:

• A gifted preacher and communicator (the congregation’s highest priority).
• An experienced leader who can guide a healthy church forward.
• Relational, approachable, and a strong listener.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with a church board and receiving feedback.
• Confident in leading evangelism and outreach, while maintaining strong pastoral care.
• Financially literate, with experience cultivating generosity and stewardship.
• Energized by a multi-generational and increasingly multi-ethnic congregation.
• Able to delegate effectively and lead through teams, rather than doing ministry alone.

The Church’s Dreams for the Future

Over the next decade, Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene desires to become:

• A church marked by deep spiritual formation and intentional discipleship.
• A growing congregation through evangelism and intentional hospitality.
• A visible and trusted presence in the Tallahassee community.
• A multi-generational and multi-ethnic church reflecting the city it serves.
• A congregation that moves forward unified around clear vision and mission.

These dreams are shared across the board and congregation and form the heart of the pastoral search.

 

Next Steps

If you sense God’s leading toward this opportunity, please complete the Pastoral Inquiry Form below and submit it along with your resume to Steph@floridanaz.com

 

Pastoral Inquiry Form

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