Campus Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee in Virginia Beach seeks a senior pastor to lead the church's spiritual life, preach weekly, provide pastoral care, and guide operations.

The pastor will teach Bible doctrine, oversee staff and budget, and represent the church publicly while partnering with the Board of Directors to advance the mission.

Qualifications

• Bible-believing, God-fearing man with integrity and hard work.
• Must align with SonRise Constitution, bylaws, Statement of Faith, and covenants.
• Possess shepherding and teaching gifts.
• Background check required.
• Prefer 5+ years of ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Preaching: Develop and deliver engaging, biblically based weekly sermons.
• Pastoral care through meetings, visits, and crisis support.
• Set the church's vision and direct staff and ministry teams.
• Teaching Bible studies and classes for spiritual growth.
• Officiate baptisms, communion, weddings, and funerals.
• Engage in community outreach and mission initiatives.
• Oversee finances, budgeting, facilities, and staff development; report to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Biblical knowledge

Leadership

Public speaking

Pastoral care

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Teaching

Communication

Team building

Computer savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree + accredited seminary program (ATS)

Job description

A senior pastor is the primary spiritual leader of a church, responsible for preaching sermons, providing pastoral care to congregation members, overseeing church operations, teaching biblical doctrine, and leading the church in its vision and mission, essentially acting as the public face of the congregation and guiding its spiritual growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Solid Biblical Beliefs & Practices: A Bible-believing, God-fearing man who has integrity, honesty and is hard-working. He should support and wholeheartedly agree with the Constitution & Bylaws, Statement of Faith and membership covenants of SonRise. He should possess the spiritual gifts of Shepherding and Teaching as well as meet the requirements listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9. He should set the standard of daily prayer, Bible study, giving and serving.
2. Strong Biblical Knowledge: Deep understanding of scripture and the ability to interpret and apply it to contemporary life.
3. Exemplary Leadership: Effective verbal & written communication, conflict resolution and team building skills as well as the ability to relate to, motivate and inspire others.
4. Public Speaking Skills: Engaging preaching and teaching style with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
5. Pastoral Care Skills: Active listening, empathy, and ability to provide compassionate spiritual guidance.
6. Organizational Skills: Oversee the administration and management of church operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and personnel management in the church office.
7. Educational Requirements: Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and have completed a seminary program through an institution that has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.
8. Additional Desired Qualifications: Computer savvy, lifelong learner, self‑starting attitude that identifies and implements what needs to be done, high energy, gifted communicator – both written and oral, humble and teachable spirit, open to feedback & evaluation, team building and conflict resolution skills. Prefer at least 5 years of a proven track record of ministry experience and success.
9. Must pass a criminal background check.

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Preaching: Develop and deliver engaging, biblically based weekly sermons during worship services, as well as on special occasions and events.
2. Pastoral Care: Providing spiritual guidance and support to church members through individual meetings, visitation, and crisis intervention.
3. Leadership: Setting the church’s vision and direction, overseeing staff and ministry teams, and making key decisions regarding church operations alongside the Board of Directors.
4. Teaching: Leading Bible studies, teaching classes, and facilitating spiritual growth within the congregation.
5. Sacramental Administration: Officiating at baptisms, communion, weddings, and funerals.
6. Community Outreach: Engaging with the local community through mission initiatives, social programs, and special outreach events.
7. Church Administration: Overseeing finances, budgeting, facilities management, and staff development. Serves as President/Chairman of the Board. Leads Board/Congregational Meetings.

Reports to – Board of Directors.