Bivocational Pastor - Expository Preaching & Discipleship

Pittsburgh Baptist Church; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a bivocational pastor with a Master’s from seminary to lead worship, preaching, and counseling within a traditional Southern Baptist context.

The church prioritizes expository, verse-by-verse preaching, deep Bible study, and strong pastoral care. The candidate should be married, energetic, and bring 6–10 years of pastoral experience to guide evangelism, discipleship, and prayer in a faith-filled community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from seminary required.
• 6–10 years of pastoral experience preferred.
• Energetic candidate who is currently married.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct worship services; prepare and deliver sermons; lead in observance of ordinances.
• Lead and coordinate the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.
• Visit members and prospects as requested and needed.
• Conduct counseling sessions, perform wedding ceremonies, baptisms, and conduct funerals within reasonable time constraints.
• Serve as chairman of the Church Council to lead in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total program of the church.
• Work with deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities; train and lead the deacons in a program of family ministries.
• Act as moderator of church business meetings.
• Cooperate with state denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; keep the church informed of denominational developments; represent the church in civic matters.
• Serve as Chairman of the church council, work alongside Trustees and Deacons, to lead in planning and organizing church activities and strategies.

Skills

Excellent preaching

Leadership

Sermon preparation

Counseling

Education

Master’s degree from seminary

Job description

Pittsburgh Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a bivocational pastor with a Master’s from seminary to lead worship, preaching, and counseling within a traditional Southern Baptist context.

The church prioritizes expository, verse-by-verse preaching, deep Bible study, and strong pastoral care. The candidate should be married, energetic, and bring 6–10 years of pastoral experience to guide evangelism, discipleship, and prayer in a faith-filled community.