Lead Pastor & Teaching Shepherd

Era First Baptist Church; Era (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage provided

Job summary

Era First Baptist Church in Era, Texas, seeks a full-time Lead Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation with biblical faithfulness and discipleship. The pastor will be the primary preaching and teaching voice, provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight in partnership with the church body.

Candidates should demonstrate a clear calling, commitment to Scripture, and a servant leadership style.

Qualifications

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry aligned with Baptist doctrine.
• Commitment to Scripture, prayer, and sound doctrine.
• Proven ability to preach and teach the Bible faithfully.
• Shepherd’s heart with a relational, servant leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scripture clearly and expository.
• Lead worship and support meaningful gatherings.
• Provide pastoral care through prayer, counseling, visitation, and encouragement.
• Support children and student ministry alongside staff and volunteers.
• Provide congregational leadership and administrative oversight.
• Engage in outreach and community ministry.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Public speaking

Biblical teaching

Counseling

Family ministry support

Job description

Era First Baptist Church in Era, Texas, seeks a full-time Lead Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation with biblical faithfulness and discipleship. The pastor will be the primary preaching and teaching voice, provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight in partnership with the church body.

Candidates should demonstrate a clear calling, commitment to Scripture, and a servant leadership style.