Senior Pastor

Trinity Church); Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tax-exempt housing allowance

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee is seeking a Senior Pastor for Trinity Church in Livermore, California. The role requires a spiritually mature leader providing biblical teaching and strategic direction within a growing congregation.

Benefits include a salary range of $100,000 – $125,000 and a comprehensive compensation package with a housing allowance. Applicants must affirm Trinity Church’s Statement of Faith and possess qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3.

Qualifications

• Proven reputation for leading his household well.
• At least five years of ministry leadership experience.
• Affirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary preaching pastor.
• Provide doctrinal leadership and theological clarity.
• Oversee church finances in partnership with pastors and elders.

Skills

Biblical servant-hearted leadership

Expository preaching

Christlike character

Commitment to scripture's centrality

Ministry leadership experience

Education

M.Div. or higher

Job description

Trinity Church is a biblically conservative, elder-led congregation located in Livermore,

California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are one church with two unified yet distinct

congregations: English-speaking and Spanish-speaking, each worshiping independently

while sharing a common vision, leadership, and doctrinal foundation.

Together, our congregations average approximately 150 regular weekly attendees. We are

committed to faithful exposition of Scripture, meaningful discipleship, and gospelcentered

community life.

Livermore offers a unique blend of small-town charm and suburban atmospheres. The city

is known for its family-friendly environment, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods,

beautiful parks and open spaces, and a vibrant downtown. Livermore is also home to

internationally recognized science and technology institutions, as well as thriving arts,

cultural, and scientific communities.

The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary preaching pastor and spiritual leader of Trinity

Church, providing biblical leadership, doctrinal clarity, and strategic direction in

partnership with the elders and pastoral staff.

YouTube: youtube.com/@Trinitylivermore

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Note: Family member’s coverage is available at the pastor’s expense

Housing Allowance:

• A tax-exempt housing allowance is included in the total compensation package
• Allocation is determined by the Senior Pastor

By continuing in the application process, candidates must affirm Trinity Church’s Statement of Faith (https://www.trinitylivermore.org/start-here) and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmjqet04P6BYNnsa0A4p1z4thX7LSsNM/view?usp=share_link). Candidates who advance in the process will also receive the church bylaws and must agree to them to continue.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a man who meets the biblical qualifications for elder leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Demonstrate biblical, servant-hearted leadership
• Have a proven reputation for leading his household well
• Be a spiritually mature believer with evident Christlike character
• Hold, or be actively pursuing, an M.Div. or higher
• Be firmly committed to expository preaching as the primary means of proclaiming God’s Word
• Uphold the centrality and sufficiency of Scripture
• Hold a complementarian view of men and women and a biblical understanding of sexuality
• Affirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1 between one man and one woman
• Demonstrate a Christ-centered, gospel-focused ministry in both doctrine and practice
• Possess a minimum of five years of ministry leadership experience

Expectations and Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary preaching pastor
• Provide doctrinal leadership and theological clarity
• Maintain clear, open, and gracious communication with staff, elders, and church members
• Collaborate closely with elders, associate pastors, and church staff
• Oversee church finances in partnership with the pastors, elders and finance team
• Equip, train, and develop leaders for classes, seminars, and ministry initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies for:
  • Conducting community outreach and evangelism
  • Assimilating individuals and families into Life Groups
  • Equipping members for meaningful ministry involvement
• Lead efforts to identify, recruit, train, empower, and invest in current and future ministry leaders

Application Process

• Cover Letter
• Resume

In the cover letter, please include:

• Your philosophy of ministry
• Your current ministry role and responsibilities
• A brief testimony
• Why you believe you would be a good fit to serve as Senior Pastor at Trinity Church