Lead Pastor: Biblical Teaching, Shepherding & Outreach

Midway Baptist Church (Gretna); Gretna (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Life and disability insurance

Cell phone allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Midway Baptist Church in Gretna, VA seeks a full-time Pastor to provide strong biblical preaching, shepherding, and spiritual leadership. The ideal candidate will faithfully preach Scripture, love people, and guide the church in discipleship, outreach and mission.

Key responsibilities include leading expository preaching, shepherding across ages, equipping members for ministry, and guiding outreach while overseeing church operations with deacons and committees.

Qualifications

• Minimum theological education and character-driven leadership.
• Experience preaching, shepherding, and relational ministry valued.
• Strong commitment to discipleship, evangelism, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Biblical Preaching & Teaching: Preach expository sermons grounded in sound doctrine; lead Sunday worship and Bible study.
• Shepherding & Pastoral Care: Build relationships across ages; visit and care for members including the sick and homebound.
• Discipleship & Spiritual Development: Foster spiritual growth through teaching, mentoring, and group-based disciple-making.
• Evangelism & Community Outreach: Build relationships with the lost and unchurched; participate in outreach events.
• Leadership & Administration: Provide spiritual leadership to deacons and committees; oversee healthy church operations.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biblical Studies or Divinity

6–10 years ministry experience

Proven preaching and shepherding

Job description

Midway Baptist Church in Gretna, VA seeks a full-time Pastor to provide strong biblical preaching, shepherding, and spiritual leadership. The ideal candidate will faithfully preach Scripture, love people, and guide the church in discipleship, outreach and mission.

Key responsibilities include leading expository preaching, shepherding across ages, equipping members for ministry, and guiding outreach while overseeing church operations with deacons and committees.