Christ-Centered Preaching Pastor & Spiritual Shepherd

SBC Executive Committee; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebration Church in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a Vocational Elder/Preaching Pastor to lead biblical preaching and shepherding. The candidate will serve under Elder Team, provide pastoral care, and cast vision aligned with Scripture and the church bylaws.

The role requires a calling to ministry, SBC alignment, and at least five years of pastoral experience, with a bachelor’s degree; ordination preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of pastoral ministry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; seminary preferred.
• Ordination by a Southern Baptist church or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful sermons.
• Teach and uphold sound biblical doctrine.
• Lead the church in evangelism, discipleship, missions, and outreach.
• Provide pastoral care through counseling, prayer, visitation, weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Counseling

Vision casting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Seminary preferred

Ordination

Job description

Celebration Church in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a Vocational Elder/Preaching Pastor to lead biblical preaching and shepherding. The candidate will serve under Elder Team, provide pastoral care, and cast vision aligned with Scripture and the church bylaws.

The role requires a calling to ministry, SBC alignment, and at least five years of pastoral experience, with a bachelor’s degree; ordination preferred.