Senior Pastor

North Main Baptist Church; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Ministry expense reimbursement

Vacation and leave

Job summary

North Main Baptist Church in Danville, VA is seeking a Senior Pastor who will faithfully preach God’s Word, lead the church in worship, outreach, education, and service, and shepherd a vibrant congregation.

The ideal candidate will hold a seminary degree, meet biblical qualifications, and provide spiritual leadership for staff, deacons, and ministries while partnering with the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

Qualifications

• Seminary degree required or preferred (M.Div. or equivalent).
• Minimum five years of pastoral leadership experience.
• Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Meets biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9.
• Strong preaching and teaching ability with biblical accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scriptures with biblical accuracy and practical application.
• Lead the congregation through worship, outreach, and education programs.
• Shepherd and disciple believers and oversee pastoral care.
• Provide leadership for church staff, deacons, and ministries; supervise budgeting and planning.
• Represent the church in governance and ministry partnerships.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching & teaching

Discipleship

Evangelism

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Theology or divinity (M.Div. preferred)

Job description

About North Main Baptist Church

We arecommitted to glorifying Godand proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more than fifty years, God has faithfully used our church to make disciples andimpactour community.With the retirement of our presentpastor, weprayerfully seek the man God has prepared to become our next Senior Pastor—a shepherd who will faithfully preach God's Word, lead withhumilityand equipNorth Main Baptist Church to fulfill the Great Commission.

“Loving God and Loving Others”is our mission statementbased on the Great Commandmentgiven to us by our Lord.(Matthew 22:37-40)

We want to grow every day in understanding what it means to follow Jesus andshape our lives according to the Gospel.As a church family, we arecalled to encourage one another in theLord.Wealsounderstandthat Christ’s call to make disciples extends beyond the walls of our churchcampusinto the community around usand out to the world.

As a Southern Baptist Church, we are members of the Southern Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Our core beliefs can be found in the Baptist Faith and Message.

Position Summary

The Pastoris responsible forleading the church to function as a New Testament church. The Pastor is the leader of the Pastoral Ministries program of the church and, as such, he works with the Deacons and the church staff to lead the church in performing its objectives; to lead the church to engage in a fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and service; to proclaim the Gospel to believers and unbelievers; and to care for the church members and other persons in the community.

The Pastor is the immediate supervisor of all ministerial staff and the overall supervisor of other staff. The Pastor is an ex-officio member of all teams.

The Ideal Candidate

Character

• Demonstrates a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9)
• Holds firmly to biblical truth while demonstratinggrace,compassionand wisdom in applying Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Titus 1:9)
• Courageously upholds biblical convictions while speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)
• Leads with integrity, humility,wisdomand a servant's heart
• Loves people and faithfully shepherds the congregation through prayer, encouragement,discipleshipand pastoral care
• Possesses a genuine passion for evangelism,missionsand community outreach

Leadership & Ministry Gifts

• Faithful expositor and communicator of God's Word (2 Timothy 4:2)
• Visionary leader who inspires and equips others for ministry
• Equips, mentors, and empowers staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and volunteers to use their spiritual gifts for the building up of Christ's Church (Ephesians 4:11–16; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Peter 4:10–11)
• Relational and approachable acrossall generations
• Wise,collaborativeand decisive while preserving unity within the church
• Fosters a culture among ministry teams, committeesand staff of prayerfully and humbly seeking God together, listening to one another and following God’s lead in unity with Him
• Leads from a foundation of prayer, seeking God's wisdom and direction in every aspect of ministry (Acts 6:4; James 1:5; Ephesians 6:18)
• Demonstrates wise stewardship of the church's people, finances, facilities, and ministry opportunities for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 16:10–12)

Personality

• Visible, approachable, and actively engaged in the life and ministry of the church (Romans 12:10–13; 1 Thessalonians 2:8)
• Encourages, equips, and empowers staff and ministry leaders by setting clear expectations, developing their gifts, and trusting them to lead with appropriate responsibilityand accountability (Ephesians 4:11–12; 2 Timothy 2:2)
• Addresses conflict directly, promptly, and biblically while pursuing reconciliation and protecting the unity of the church (Matthew 18:15–17; Romans 12:18; Ephesians 4:26–27)
• Steady and gracious under pressure, responding to disagreement, criticismand difficulty with spiritual and emotional maturity (Proverbs 15:1; Galatians 5:22–23)
• Humble and teachable, welcoming wise counsel, receiving feedback with grace and demonstratinga willingness to grow (Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22)

Key Ministry Responsibilities

The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader and shepherd of North Main Baptist Church. Heis responsible forfaithfully preaching and teaching the Word of God, providing biblical vision and leadership, shepherding the congregation, equipping believers for ministry, and overseeing the overall health of the church. Working alongside church staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and the congregation, he will lead the church in fulfilling its mission locally and globally while affirming and supporting the Baptist Faith and Message. The Senior Pastor is accountable to North Main Baptist Church’s Ministry Advisory Council.

Spiritual Leadership

• Preach and teach the Scriptures with biblical accuracy and practical application
• Lead the congregation through preaching, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism
• Cast a compelling, Christ-centered vision for the church
• Guard the doctrinal integrity of the church through faithful teaching and biblical leadership
• Equip believers for ministry and encourage spiritual maturity throughout the congregation

Pastoral Care

• Shepherd the congregation through counseling, visitation, prayer, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral ministries
• Foster a culture of compassionate care through staff and volunteers
• Pray faithfully for the congregation and providespiritual guidance during times of crisis and significant life events

Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership and accountability for church staff
• Work collaboratively with deacons, ministry leaders, and committees
• Lead congregational business meetings with biblical integrity
• Provide overall leadership for the ministries and operations of the church
• Oversee budgeting and ministry planning
• Develop future ministry leaders through mentoring and delegation
• Promote the faithful stewardship of the church's financial, physical, andministryresources
• Ensure church ministries and practices remainaligned with the church's mission, vision, and governing documents

Community & Missions

• Lead the church in local outreach, global missions, and cooperative ministry
• Lead by example in sharing the Gospel and encourage the congregation to actively engage in personal evangelism
• Represent the church within the Southern Baptist Convention, local association, and community as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a seminary master's degree (M.Div. preferred)
• Minimum five years of pastoral leadership experience
• Ordained pastor
• Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9
• Demonstrated ability to faithfully preach and teach God's Word
• Demonstrated ability to shepherd and disciple believers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in a significant leadership role within a church of at least 200 in average weekly attendance
• Experience supervising full-time church staff
• Southern Baptist ministry experience
• Experience leading a church through strategic growth or revitalization
• Experience developing and mentoring ministry leaders

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package will bedeterminedbased on education,experienceand comparable churches. Benefits include housing allowance, retirement, insurance, ministry expense reimbursement,vacation and other approved benefits.

Packagerange: $88,000 - $132,000