Full time pastor Living Hope Fellowship

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Southern Baptist congregation in Lafayette, California is seeking a faithful pastor to lead through expository preaching and Christ-centered leadership. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in theology or related field and demonstrate a clear calling for ministry. Responsibilities include preaching, shepherding the congregation, and leading evangelistic efforts. This role requires full agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and a heart for all generations.

Qualifications

• Biblical qualifications for a pastor found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Full agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Clear calling and passion for pastoral ministry.
• Willing to cooperate with SBC and Cooperative Program.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God through faithful expository preaching.
• Shepherd the congregation with compassion and integrity.
• Lead the church in evangelism and discipleship.
• Lead church in evangelism and discipleship.
• Work in unity with church leadership and deacons.
• Oversee ministry programs and pastoral duties.

Skills

Expository preaching

Compassionate shepherding

Leadership in evangelism

Unity with church leadership

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Studies, Ministry, or Pastoral Studies

Job description

Living Hope Fellowship

Prayerfully Seeking a Faithful Pastor and Shepherd

Living Hope Fellowship is a Southern Baptist congregation committed to the authority of Scripture and the Great Commission, serving the Lafayette, California community for over 70 years. We affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention through the Cooperative Program in support of missions and ministry. Living Hope Fellowship is prayerfully seeking the man God has called to shepherd our congregation through faithful preaching of God’s Word and Christ-centered leadership for future generations.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God through faithful expository preaching of Scripture
• Clearly present the Gospel and extend an invitation for salvation
• Shepherd the congregation with compassion, humility, and integrity
• Lead the church in evangelism and discipleship
• Work in unity with church leadership and deacons according to Baptist polity
• Provide pastoral care through visitation, prayer, and encouragement

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications for a pastor found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9
• Full agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirm the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture
• Demonstrates a clear calling and passion for pastoral ministry
• A heart for all generations and building up the body of Christ
• Evangelical Southern Baptist background preferred
• Willing to cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Program
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Theology, Christian Studies, Ministry, or Pastoral Studies

Application Requirements

• Resume detailing ministry experience
• Personal testimony of salvation and call to ministry
• Family profile
• Statement of faith
• Written affirmation of agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• At least three ministry references

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