Do Churches Really Want Missional Pastors?

So as is my habit I have been reading a bunch of posts on job boards from churches looking for a pastor.

Im struck by the consistency of the posts. Seminary Grad, 8 years of successful minstry (what exactly does that mean), has a family with well behaved kids, loves shut ins, plays an instrument, preaches good and works for peanuts (not literally but you get the idea).

What's a church saying when they post this stuff?

Just once I'd like to see a job posting that said: Wanted a follower of Jesus, called to lead with a passion for the things God thinks is important.

I mean if it truly is about ministry and about service and about growing, then why don't we look for leaders who are called and moving in that direction?

Where's the church that wants a Missional pastor?

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