A "head pastor" refers to the main or lead pastor in a church. They are responsible for leading and overseeing the spiritual well-being and activities of the congregation. Full definition
He plays Reverend Joel Jeffers, the charismatic but deeply compromised head pastor of Abundant Life. (npr.org)
Robert Waterman, another member of the Interfaith community advisory board and head pastor at Antioch Baptist Church, attended and spoke at last week's meeting. (dnainfo.com)
Jason Meyer, a New Testament professor at the school, will be replacing Piper as head pastor of the church. (relevantmagazine.com)