Lead Pastor

SBC Executive Committee

Decatur (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sycamore Baptist Church in Decatur, TX is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and shepherding the congregation. This full or bi-vocational role requires someone who can faithfully teach God’s Word, disciple members, and build lasting relationships within the community.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of pastoral experience, a solid biblical background, and a heart for discipleship and healthy leadership development.

Qualifications

Meets biblical qualifications for a pastor per 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Bachelor’s degree in theological or ministry-related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of pastoral or ministry experience.
Clear growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Strong biblical teaching and communication ability.
Commitment to teaching Scripture faithfully and contextually.
Heart for discipleship and spiritual formation.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop others.
High character, humility, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons with verse-by-verse teaching.
Provide vision aligned with the church mission and foster discipleship.
Shepherd and care for the congregation and be relational and present.
Develop ministry leaders and promote shared ministry models.
Strengthen ministry to youth and families and build a sustainable youth program.
Encourage outreach and community engagement.
Grow a healthy, engaged church body and align resources with mission.

Skills

Biblical teaching

Strong communication

Leadership

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology/ministry

Equivalency accepted

Job description

Position Title: Lead Pastor, Sycamore Baptist Church

Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Bi-Vocational (Bi-Vocational Preferred)

Location: 133 County Road 2425 Decatur, TX

About Our Church

Established in 1885, we are a Christ-centered, Bible-teaching rural church committed to helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, live out their faith daily, and impact our community.

We value authentic relationships, practical biblical teaching, and a culture of humility, accountability, and spiritual growth. As a church, we desire to be grounded in truth while actively engaging people of all ages and life stages.

Our Beliefs

We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and the foundation for all teaching and life. We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

We affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

The ideal candidate will:

Faithfully and clearly teach Scripture
Call people to respond to the Gospel
Encourage spiritual growth and discipleship
Uphold a high view of both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility

We also affirm biblical teaching regarding:

The value and identity of every person as created by God
Gender as established by God at birth
Marriage as the covenant union between one man and one woman

In alignment with Scripture, we believe the role of Lead Pastor is reserved for qualified men who meet biblical standards of character and leadership.

Position Overview

The Lead Pastor will provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, discipleship, and shepherding the congregation. This role requires a Lead Pastor who can both faithfully teach God’s Word and equip others to actively live it out.

We value long-term pastoral leadership and seek someone who desires to plant roots, build meaningful relationships, and faithfully shepherd our congregation over time. This is not intended to be a short-term assignment, but an opportunity for lasting ministry and impact.

We are open to both full-time and bi-vocational candidates; however, we believe a bi-vocational model may best support our current season and future ministry goals.

Key Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

Deliver biblically sound, engaging, and applicable sermons
Preach with an emphasis on verse-by-verse (expositional) teaching of Scripture
Clearly communicate truth while encouraging personal application

Spiritual Leadership & Discipleship

Provide vision aligned with the mission of the church
Foster spiritual growth and culture of discipleship
Equip others to serve and lead

Pastoral Care

Shepherd and care for the congregation
Be relational, approachable, and present
Walk alongside individuals and families through life’s challenges

Leadership Development

Develop and support ministry leaders and volunteers
Promoter a shared ministry model rather than a one-person approach
Help build a sustainable and healthy leadership structure

Youth & Next Generation Focus

Prioritize and strengthen ministry to youth and families
Identify, develop, and support leaders for youth ministry
Partner with families to encourage spiritual growth in the next generation
Work toward building a sustainable youth ministry over time

Church & Community Engagement

Encourage outreach and connection within the community
Lead by example in living out faith both inside and outside the church

Our Vision for the Future

Strengthen discipleship and spiritual maturity
Build a healthy, engaged church body
Grow and invest in youth and family ministry as a key priority
Align our structure and resources with our mission

Qualifications

Required

Meets the biblical qualifications for a pastor outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Bachelor’s degree in a theological, or ministry-related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
Minimum of 5 years of pastoral or ministry experience
A clear and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Strong biblical teaching and communication ability
A commitment to teaching Scripture faithfully and contextually
A heart for discipleship and spiritual formation
Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop others
High character, humility, and integrity

Preferred