Bivocational Pastor: Expositional Preaching & Leadership

BRN United; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Baptist Church is seeking a bivocational pastor who holds a Master’s degree from seminary. The candidate should be energetic, ideally currently married, and bring 6–10 years of pastoral experience.

The next pastor will prioritize expositional preaching, sermon preparation, and prayer, with counseling for personal and spiritualChallenges. The church emphasizes a text-driven, expositional preaching style, detailed in scripture, with extended Bible study through series over multiple

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from seminary required.
• 6–10 years of pastoral experience preferred.
• Energetic, ideally married.
• Strong preaching and leadership are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct worship services; prepare and deliver sermons; lead in observance of ordinances.
• Lead and coordinate the church in witnessing and caring ministry for members and the community.
• Visit members and prospects as requested.
• Conduct counseling sessions, officiate weddings and funerals, and perform baptisms within reasonable time.
• Serve as chairman of the Church Council to plan, organize, and evaluate church programs.
• Collaborate with deacons and church officers; train and lead in family ministries.
• Act as moderator of church business meetings.
• Cooperate with denominational leaders and keep the church informed on developments; represent the church in civic matters.
• Lead in planning church activities and strategies alongside Trustees and Deacons.

Skills

Preaching

Leadership

Counseling

Pastoral care

Education

Master’s degree from seminary

Job description

Pittsburgh Baptist Church is seeking a bivocational pastor who holds a Master’s degree from seminary. The candidate should be energetic, ideally currently married, and bring 6–10 years of pastoral experience.

The next pastor will prioritize expositional preaching, sermon preparation, and prayer, with counseling for personal and spiritualChallenges. The church emphasizes a text-driven, expositional preaching style, detailed in scripture, with extended Bible study through series over multiple