Pastor

Ministrylist; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Billings in Billings, MT is seeking a spiritual leader for pastoral care, administration, and visionary guidance. The pastor will deliver Christ-centered sermons, lead Bible studies, and partner with staff for cohesive weekly worship services.

The role requires a shepherd’s heart, ordination or ordainability through Mission Northwest, and a minimum of three years of pastoral leadership. Community engagement and compassionate care are essential to our mission.

Qualifications

• Deep relationship with Christ, humility, integrity, and a shepherd’s heart.
• M.Div preferred; ordained or ordainable through Mission Northwest.
• Minimum 3 years of pastoral or comparable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through Christ-centered preaching and teaching.
• Deliver sermons relevant to daily life and engage seekers and believers.
• Collaborate with staff to plan cohesive weekly worship services.
• Align ministries with the church’s mission and growth goals.
• Offer pastoral care, counseling, and visitation (hospitals/homes).
• Partner with deacons, staff, and lay leaders in shared governance.
• Oversee church administration, finances, and policy alignment.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Counseling

Community engagement

Education

M.Div preferred

Ordination via Mission Northwest

Job description

First Baptist Church of Billings (Billings, MT) – Pastor

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of Billings (fbcblgsmt.com) seeks a spiritual leader for pastoral care, administration, and visionary guidance. As a Mission Northwest congregation, we desire a shepherd dedicated to biblical faithfulness and community impact, meeting the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and 2 Timothy 4:2.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership & Preaching
  • Deliver Christ-centered, Scripture-based sermons relevant to daily life.
  • Engage seekers and believers through effective teaching and Bible studies.
  • Collaborate with staff to plan cohesive weekly worship services.
  • Align ministries with the church’s mission and vision for growth.
• Relational Leadership & Care
  • Build trust through authentic relationships and presence in church life.
  • Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and visitation (hospitals/homes).
  • Support the congregation through celebrations, crises, and transitions.
• Collaborative & Community Engagement
  • Partner with deacons, staff, and lay leaders in shared leadership.
  • Foster unity and support congregational decision-making.
  • Actively engage and build relationships within the Billings community.
• Vision & Administration
  • Lead the church through its next chapter while honoring its history.
  • Oversee financial resources and ensure alignment with church policies.

Qualifications

• Deep relationship with Christ, humility, integrity, and a shepherd’s heart.
• M.Div preferred; ordained or ordainable through Mission Northwest.
• Minimum 3 years of pastoral or comparable leadership experience.