Senior Pastor

Chemistry Staffing; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits provided upon request

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Mattoon, IL is seeking a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical preaching, pastoral care, and vision for a multigenerational congregation. Founded in 1863, the church operates debt-free with an annual budget of $775,381 and offers two weekend services with a blended worship style.

The ideal candidate will preach Biblically, care for the flock, cast vision, lead staff, and engage the community, while leveraging technology and social media to reach Mattoon

Qualifications

• Biblically faithful preaching and teaching.
• Pastoral care and counseling.
• Vision casting and strategic leadership.
• Staff leadership and team building.
• Community outreach, evangelism, and discipleship.
• Strong communication and relational skills.
• Administrative competency and collaborative leadership.
• Comfort with technology and social media.

Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically faithful sermons and teaching.
• Pastoral Care: Provide prayer, counsel, and care during illness, grief, hospitalization, and other life events.
• Spiritual Leadership: Lead mission and vision, foster worship, evangelism, discipleship, and service.
• Vision & Leadership Development: Set ministry priorities and evaluate ministries for growth.
• Staff Leadership: Guide pastoral and ministry staff with encouragement and accountability.
• Equipping the Church: Help members develop spiritual gifts and future leaders.
• Pastoral Responsibilities: Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, and related duties.
• Report to Church Council within governance structure.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Pastoral care

Vision casting

Staff leadership

Evangelism/Outreach

Communication

Administrative skills

Tech awareness

Job description

First Baptist Church of Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical preaching, pastoral care, and vision for a multigenerational congregation. Founded in 1863, the church is experiencing fresh momentum, with nearly 400 in weekly worship, growing participation from young families, and an increase in baptisms.

Guided by its mission to “Come. Grow. Go.”, the church is committed to reaching Mattoon and beyond with the gospel of Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church is debt‑free, operates with an annual budget of $775,381, and offers two weekend services with a blended worship style. Its modern campus includes the new Kids Kingdom indoor play space.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons and teaching that encourages spiritual growth and discipleship.
• Pastoral Care: Provide prayer, counsel, encouragement, and care during illness, grief, hospitalization, and other significant life circumstances.
• Spiritual Leadership: Lead the church in its mission and vision while fostering prayer, worship, evangelism, discipleship, and service.
• Vision & Leadership Development: Establish ministry priorities and goals, evaluate ministries, and identify opportunities for outreach and growth.
• Staff Leadership: Provide direction, encouragement, accountability, and evaluation for pastoral and ministry staff.
• Equipping the Church: Help members use their spiritual gifts and develop future ministry leaders.
• Pastoral Responsibilities: Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, and other pastoral functions.

The Senior Pastor will work collaboratively within the church’s governance structure and report to the Church Council.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Biblically faithful preaching and teaching
• Pastoral care and counseling
• Vision casting and strategic leadership
• Staff leadership and team building
• Community outreach, evangelism, and discipleship
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Administrative competency and collaborative leadership
• Comfort with modern technology and social media, or a willingness to learn

The church desires someone who is honest, trustworthy, approachable, and engaging - a people person who relates well across generations, leads with wisdom, and has a healthy sense of humor.

Salary: $80,000–$105,000 (Final salary will be determined based on experience, education, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. Benefits provided upon request.)