Senior Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead the spiritual life of the church and guide its ministries in accordance with Scripture. The role demands preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and strategic oversight of church activities.

The Senior Pastor will shepherd a diverse congregation, administer rites, and collaborate with deacons and committees while representing the church in denominational and civic matters.

Qualifications

• Ordained minister with deep knowledge of Christian theology and doctrine.
• Strong pastoral care skills with compassion and spiritual guidance.
• Effective leadership and administrative ability to motivate teams and oversee church operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage a diverse congregation.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblically sound sermons across all ages.
• Administer baptism, Lord’s Supper, weddings, funerals and child dedications; provide pastoral visitation.
• Lead initiatives to engage all generations to grow God’s Kingdom and reach the lost.
• Provide guidance and oversight to church ministries and committees; train deacons.
• Equip members to identify and use spiritual gifts in service and outreach.
• Offer pastoral counseling and crisis support with referrals as needed.
• Work with deacons and committees; moderate church business meetings.
• Cooperate with association and denominational leaders; represent the church in civic matters.

Skills

Ordained minister

Pastoral care

Leadership

Communication

Spiritual maturity

Visionary leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Job description

PleasantHill Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY is seeking candidates for a full-time Senior Pastor. We are located in TaylorCounty in Central Kentucky. Pleasant Hill Baptist has a rich history dating all the way back to 1837 and still serving strong today.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church subscribes to the doctrinal statement of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, Kentucky Baptist Convention, and Taylor County Baptist Association. We strive to be a planning people: we want everything that we do to be under God’s direction. We hope to be a prepared people: we cannot fulfill His command unless we are prepared to do so. We aim to be a positive, praying and passionate people so we can spread Jesus’ Message not only in our own community but throughout the world. The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader of the church, responsible to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and is committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in Scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9)

Senior Pastor Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblically sound sermons that encourage spiritual growth and promote the worship of God.
• Administer baptism, the Lord’s Supper, weddings, funerals and child dedications; provide pastoral visitation to the sick and shut in.
• Lead initiatives that engage members of all generations to grow God’s Kingdom by reaching the lost and unchurched.
• Provide guidance and oversight to church ministries and committees with an emphasis on youth, young adults and associate ministries.
• Equip members to identify and use their spiritual gifts in service to the church and through outreach beyond the church walls.
• Offer pastoral counseling and support during significant life events and times of crisis. This includes referral to additional resources as needed.
• Work with deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities; train and lead the deacons in ministry.
• Act as moderator of church business meetings.
• Cooperate with association, state and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern; keep the church informed of denominational development; represent the church in civic matters.
• This is a full time position without any outside vocation unless pre approved.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ordained minister with a deep knowledge of Christian theology and doctrine. Demonstrated experience in preaching and teaching across all age groups.
• Strong pastoral care skills marked by compassion, empathy, and spiritual guidance.
• Effective leadership and administrative ability to motivate teams and oversee church operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage a diverse congregation.
• Spiritual maturity with a demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development.
• Visionary leadership to set the direction and inspire the congregation toward God’s mission.
• Preferred education: Master of Divinity preferred but not required.
• Significant pastoral ministry experience serving as a Pastor or Associate Pastor.

For more information about Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, please visit our websitehttps://www.pleasanthillcville.com.