Lead Pastor Trinity Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking a Lead Pastor for Trinity Baptist Church in McAllen–Edinburg, TX. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of Scripture and demonstrate a shepherd's heart while preaching, teaching, and leading in disciple-making. Responsibilities include caring for the congregation and equipping church members for ministry. A commitment to biblical qualifications and values is essential in this role, situated in a vibrant, bilingual, and family-oriented community.

Qualifications

• Meet biblical qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Scripture as a faithful expositor.
• Possess a shepherd’s heart and a commitment to making disciples.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God’s Word faithfully.
• Care for and shepherd the congregation.
• Lead efforts to make and multiply disciples.
• Equip members for ministry as instructed in Ephesians 4:11–12.

Skills

Expository preaching

Shepherding congregation

Disciple-making

Leadership development

Job description

Lead Pastor – Trinity Baptist Church (McAllen–Edinburg, TX)

Trinity Baptist Church is a Bible-centered, gospel-driven, English-speaking church committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ. We are a multigenerational congregation with a strong foundation and a desire to grow in deeper discipleship, unity, and gospel impact.

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ who know Him deeply, live for Him daily, and lead others to Him intentionally.

Our Community

• Ranked 3rd among Safest American Cities
• Young and family-oriented
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) and culturally diverse
• Rapidly growing with expanding healthcare and industry
• Home to South Texas College and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Near Texas A&M McAllen (with future campus expansion)
• Served by McAllen International Airport

This creates strong opportunities to reach families, college students, and a globally connected population.

The Role

• Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word
• Shepherd and care for the congregation
• Lead in making and multiplying disciples
• Equip members for ministry (Ephesians 4:11–12)

Qualifications

• Meet biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:2–3)
• Be a faithful expositor of Scripture
• Demonstrate a shepherd’s heart
• Be a disciple-maker and leader developer
• Believe and teach the entire Bible as the inspired Word of God

What We Value Most

• Character over charisma
• Calling over credentials
• Faithfulness over platform
• Effectiveness in making disciples

To Apply

Submit resume, testimony of salvation and calling, statement of faith, links to recent sermons (audio/video), and three references.