Senior Pastor

Daybreak Community Church; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Community Church in Vermont seeks a dynamic Senior Pastor to lead our gospel-centered, multi-generational congregation.

The successful candidate will preach with clarity, equip lay leaders, and advance evangelism and missions while fostering a welcoming, relational culture.

Salary is $95,000–$105,000 with a comprehensive package based on experience; seminary or Bible college education preferred.

Qualifications

• Pastor with proven pastoral leadership experience.
• Strong preaching and teaching gifts aligned with gospel-centered ministry.
• Commitment to evangelism, missions, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Daybreak Community Church as senior pastor, guiding vision and strategy.
• Preach regularly and disciple the congregation for spiritual growth.
• Champion evangelism, missions, and multi-generational discipleship.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching & teaching

Evangelism & missions

Discipleship

Education

Seminary or Bible college degree

Job description

Daybreak Community Church, a gospel-centered, evangelical church located in the Champlain Valley of the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, is actively searching for the Senior Pastor whom God has chosen to lead us into the future.

Daybreak is a vibrant, growing, unique, and diverse multi-generational church. We are a congregation of 200+ with 24 years ministering to Chittenden County, the most densely populated county in Vermont containing one of the least churched cities in the nation, in one of the least churched states in the nation.

We need a dynamic and visionary pastor in agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) to lead us. While being a strong equipper and discipler, his gifting should also include practical and relevant preaching and teaching, an approachable and relatable disposition, and a healthy emphasis on evangelism and missions.

Salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 total compensation package based on experience level. Prior experience in a pastoral position required, with seminary or bible college education preferred.