Lead Pastor: Visionary Expository Leader

Vanderbloemen; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Baptist Church in Bismarck, ND, seeks a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, vision casting, and oversight of all church ministries within a faith‑driven community committed to Biblical teaching, worship, and local and global outreach.

The candidate should hold a seminary degree (MDiv preferred), be an expository preacher, and demonstrate proven ability to mentor staff and lead a multi‑pastoral team toward discipleship and ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Seminary degree (MDiv highly preferred).
• Expository preacher, able to relate Scripture to life application, inspiring congregants to live faithful Christian lives.
• Effective communicator, relating to staff and congregants with clarity and compassion.
• Discipleship focus, leading others to be disciples who make disciples.
• Experience in a multi-pastoral staff team.
• Experience leading a large or growing congregation.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership & Vision Casting: Serve as the primary spiritual shepherd, guiding ministries to align with the church’s mission.
• Preaching & Teaching: Act as the primary preaching and teaching pastor, delivering biblically faithful sermons.
• Leadership Development: Mentor ministry staff and elders, fostering leadership development across ministries.
• Organizational Leadership & Administration: Oversee direction and coordination of church ministries; collaborate with Elder Board and staff.
• Denominational & Community Involvement: Engage with North American Baptist Conference and North Central Association.
• Administrative Expectations: Maintain office hours and participate in regular evaluation with the Elders.

Skills

Expository preaching

Effective communication

Discipleship focus

Multi-pastoral team

Congregation leadership

Education

Seminary degree

Job description

Century Baptist Church in Bismarck, ND, seeks a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, vision casting, and oversight of all church ministries within a faith‑driven community committed to Biblical teaching, worship, and local and global outreach.

The candidate should hold a seminary degree (MDiv preferred), be an expository preacher, and demonstrate proven ability to mentor staff and lead a multi‑pastoral team toward discipleship and ongoing growth.