Senior Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Hayesville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance assistance

Paid vacation

Ministry expense reimbursement

Parsonage available

Annuity contribution: $1,200 annually

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who is deeply committed to the Lord, devoted to prayer, grounded in God's Word, and led by the Holy Spirit.

The candidate will preach and teach expository Scripture, provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership, equip believers for ministry, and guide the church in outreach, missions, and vision.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Committed to expository, Bible-centered preaching and teaching.
• Strong prayer life and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
• Loves people and shepherds all generations.
• Leads with wisdom, humility, and integrity.
• Values discipleship, evangelism, and missions.
• Able to lead thoughtfully while guiding future growth.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God's Word faithfully.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership.
• Equip and disciple believers for ministry.
• Lead the church in outreach, missions, and community engagement.
• Work alongside church leadership to fulfill God's vision for the congregation.

Skills

Expository preaching

Pastoral leadership

Disciple-making

Church governance

Education

Biblical qualifications: 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1

Job description

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who is deeply committed to the Lord, devoted to prayer, grounded in God's Word, and led by the Holy Spirit. Our congregation desires a shepherd who will faithfully preach and teach Scripture, love and care for people, and provide wise, biblical leadership as we seek to grow in our faith and ministry.

The Pastor We Are Seeking

• A man who meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Committed to expository, Bible-centered preaching and teaching
• Demonstrates a strong prayer life and dependence on the Holy Spirit
• Loves people and has a heart for shepherding all generations
• Leads with wisdom, humility, and integrity
• Values discipleship, evangelism, and missions
• Able to lead thoughtfully while guiding future growth

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God's Word faithfully
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership
• Equip and disciple believers for ministry
• Lead the church in outreach, missions, and community engagement
• Work alongside church leadership to fulfill God's vision for the congregation

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Annuity contribution: $1,200 annually
• Health insurance assistance/reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Ministry expense reimbursement
• Parsonage available