Pastoral Resident: Path to Senior Pastor

BST; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist Church in Liberty, MO invites applications for a full-time Pastoral Resident position beginning in late August 2026 as a 2-3 year learning track. The resident will gain hands-on experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and congregational organization while serving our multigenerational church.

Candidates should hold a Master of Divinity and feel a strong calling to serve as a Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

• MDiv required; strong calling to Senior Pastor
• Some ministry experience beyond seminary preferred
• Full-time residency for 2-3 years beginning Aug 2026

Responsibilities

• Lead in baptisms, weddings, funerals, and family dedications
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to congregation
• Assist in administration and congregational organization
• Coordinate care ministries for the church

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral Care

Administration

Congregational Leadership

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Second Baptist Church in Liberty, MO invites applications for a full-time Pastoral Resident position beginning in late August 2026 as a 2-3 year learning track. The resident will gain hands-on experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and congregational organization while serving our multigenerational church.

Candidates should hold a Master of Divinity and feel a strong calling to serve as a Senior Pastor.