Pastoral Residency Opportunity Springdell Baptist Church

MinistryList; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Springdell Baptist Church invites applications for a Pastoral Resident (Pastor-in-Training) to grow into a full-time pastoral role under the guidance of an experienced interim pastor.

The candidate should demonstrate a genuine calling, strong Christian character, and a servant’s heart, with a willingness to learn. Previous senior pastoral experience is not required; the goal is to prepare and evaluate for potential future placement as the church's next pastor, subject to congregational approval.

Qualifications

• Genuine calling to ministry required or strongly indicated.
• Strong Christian character and servant’s heart.
• Willingness to learn and grow in pastoral leadership.
• No prior senior pastoral experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the interim pastor with preaching and teaching responsibilities.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling under supervision.
• Support church leadership and program development.
• Engage in community outreach and church outreach initiatives.

Skills

Pastoral care

Preaching

Teaching

Mentoring

Job description

Springdell Baptist Church is seeking a Pastoral Resident (Pastor-in-Training) with a genuine calling to ministry and a desire to grow into a full-time pastoral role.

This unique opportunity allows a promising candidate to serve alongside our experienced interim pastor, receiving hands-on mentoring in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, church leadership, and community outreach.

We seek a man of strong Christian character, sound biblical convictions, a servant’s heart, and a willingness to learn. Previous senior pastoral experience is not required.

Our goal is to prepare and evaluate a candidate for the possibility of becoming Springdell’s next full-time pastor, subject to congregational approval.