Senior Pastor

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

Bonham (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Boyd Baptist Church in Bonham, Texas, seeks a Biblically qualified Senior Pastor to shepherd a healthy, multi-generational congregation of about 200 weekly worshippers. The candidate should preach engaging expository sermons, shepherd relationally, lead a ministry team, and cast vision for outreach and missions locally, nationally, and globally.

The church is located 3 miles north of Bonham and is aligned with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.

Qualifications

  • Biblically qualified shepherd (I Timothy 3; Titus 1)
  • Ability to preach engaging, expository sermons
  • Strong relational pastoral leadership with a heart for discipleship

Responsibilities

  • Preach engaging, expository sermons to the congregation.
  • Shepherd the church with relational pastoral care and oversight.
  • Develop and disciple staff team across ministries.
  • Lead outreach and growth initiatives in the local community.
  • Champion missions locally, nationally, and globally.

Skills

Expository preaching
Relational pastoral ministry
Leadership
Staff development
Community outreach
Missions

Job description

Church Profile

Boyd Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking the man of God to serve as our next Senior Pastor due to the impending retirement of the incumbent. We are looking for someone to shepherd a healthy, multi-generational congregation averaging 200 weekly worshippers who are from Bonham and surrounding rural areas within a 20-mile radius of the church. Boyd is a loving missional and family-oriented body of believers focused on building the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

About Our Church
  • Boyd Baptist Church is located 3 miles north of Bonham, Texas, and has been a part of this community for 75 years. Our church offers a mix of modern and traditional worship styles with Biblically sound hymns and contemporary songs. We utilize a full Praise Team and occasionally a full choir. Christ-centered Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults are healthy and productive. Mid-week Bible studies for men and women are currently led by the Senior Pastor and his wife. We are committed to sharing the love and message of Jesus Christ with all who come through our doors.
  • Theological Alignment : Our church is strongly committed to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and proudly partnered with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) and the SBC for global missions.
  • Financial Health : Boyd Baptist Church is highly stable and 100% debt-free with a current annual budget of $620,000.
  • Staff Infrastructure : The incoming Senior Pastor will have the opportunity to serve alongside a dedicated and supportive ministry team:
    • Associate Pastor of Worship & Discipleship
    • Bi-vocational Youth Pastor leads our student ministry
    • Bi-vocational Children’s Coordinator leads a vibrant ministry
    • Office Administrator
    • Financial Secretary
Our Mission Field

Bonham is a historic, semi-rural, growing North Texas town and serves as the Fannin County seat. Just 45 minutes northeast of McKinney, TX and near two new reservoirs-- Bois d’Arc Lake and Lake Ralph Hall. We are within commuting distance of the Dallas metroplex. Our area is currently experiencing significant growth in master-planned residential developments. These developments present an exciting opportunity for Boyd Baptist to reach new families and expand its gospel witness throughout our community.

The Fannin County population is 39, 265 with a Bonham population averaging 11,000. The median home value in Fannin County is $200,000.

Ideal Senior Pastor Candidate

We are looking for a Biblically qualified shepherd (I Timothy 3; Titus 1) who:

  • delivers engaging, expository preaching,
  • is committed to a relational pastoral ministry,
  • has strong leadership skills,
  • develops and disciples staff team,
  • exhibits a passion for community outreach and growth,
  • has a heart for missions and is passionate about leading the church to share the gospel and make disciples locally, nationally, and around the world.
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