Lead Pastor - Expository Preaching & Vision

SBC Executive Committee; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Church in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor called by God to shepherd our congregation, preach the gospel, and lead our ministry staff.

You will serve on the elder team, cast a clear biblical vision for growth and discipleship, oversee pastoral care, ordinances, staff, and missional outreach locally and globally.

The church is a growing, healthy Baptist congregation with a large campus and active missions involvement.

Qualifications

• Must meet biblical qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Fully subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent seminary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior or associate pastoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Biblical Preaching: Deliver Christ-centered, expository sermons during Sunday corporate worship.
• Spiritual Leadership: Cast a clear biblical vision for spiritual growth and community discipleship as part of the elder team.
• Pastoral Care: Oversee visitation, biblical counseling, weddings, and funeral services.
• Ordinance Administration: Regularly administer Believer’s Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
• Staff Oversight: Direct, mentor, and evaluate ministerial and administrative staff.
• Missional Outreach: Lead strategic initiatives for local evangelism and global missions.

Skills

Expository preaching

Strategic leadership

Staff mentorship

Pastoral counseling

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Job description

True North Church in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor called by God to shepherd our congregation, preach the gospel, and lead our ministry staff.

You will serve on the elder team, cast a clear biblical vision for growth and discipleship, oversee pastoral care, ordinances, staff, and missional outreach locally and globally.

The church is a growing, healthy Baptist congregation with a large campus and active missions involvement.