Senior/Lead Pastor

Anderson Baptist Church, Anderson, TX; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Baptist Church in Anderson, Texas, a Christ-centered rural congregation of 75–100 on Sundays, seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, shepherd the flock, and lead the church into the next season of ministry.

The pastor will work alongside the congregation, value relational ministry, pursue biblical unity, and advance the Great Commission through outreach, discipleship, and missions.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral leadership and biblical teaching.
• Ability to shepherd a rural church and build trust.
• Commitment to biblical doctrine and Great Commission.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the whole counsel of God’s Word.
• Shepherd the congregation and disciple believers.
• Lead the church in missions and community outreach.
• Provide spiritual leadership during the church’s next season.

Job description

Anderson Baptist Church is a Christ-centered congregation of approximately 75–100 people on a typical Sunday, located in the small community of Anderson, Texas. We are a church family committed to biblical teaching, discipleship, worship, missions, and serving our community, and aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).

We are prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who will faithfully preach and teach the whole counsel of God’s Word, shepherd our congregation, disciple believers, reach our community, and provide strong spiritual leadership as we enter our next season of ministry. We value someone who can lead confidently, listen well, build trust, is mission minded, and will work alongside the congregation as we seek God’s direction for our future.

The Candidate should understand both the unique opportunities and responsibilities of ministry within a growing rural community and appreciate the relational nature of shepherding people in a community where long-standing relationships and new opportunities exist side by side.

Above all, we desire a pastor whose leadership consistently points people to Jesus Christ, equips believers for ministry, strengthens biblical unity, and advances the Great Commission.

Application Process

Résumés and initial application materials will be accepted through October 30, 2026.

Following the application deadline, the Pastor Search Team will prayerfully review submissions and contact selected candidates to request additional information and outline next steps.

Thank you in advance for your submission!