Senior Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee is seeking a Senior Pastor for Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello, IL, to lead the congregation in preaching, teaching, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a skilled Biblical preacher committed to serving and growing the church, ensuring both traditional values and innovative outreach. The compensation package totals $130,000, supporting the church's mission of loving God and loving people through active ministries. Monticello is a welcoming community with a rich agricultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Southern Baptist committed to the inerrancy of Scripture.
• Skilled in preaching for diverse audiences.
• Engages in and oversees pastoral care ministries.

Responsibilities

• Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Provide administrative leadership in church life.
• Build strong community ties across demographics.

Skills

Biblical Preaching

Leadership

Community Engagement

Evangelism

Pastoral Care

Job description

Senior Pastor – Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello, IL

Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello (Monticello, IL) – Senior Pastor

The Big Picture

Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello, Illinois, (monticello-calvarybaptist.net) is searching for their next Senior Pastor, as our previous pastor recently accepted a call to service on the staff of the Illinois Baptist State Association. Calvary is a warm and friendly Southern Baptist Church seeking to bring Christ to our community.

The Candidate

The Senior Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the Biblical revelation as the inerrant and inspired Word of God, to engage in and oversee pastoral care ministries, and to provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Biblical Preacher and Teacher: A Southern Baptist committed to the inerrancy of Scripture, skilled in preaching for diverse audiences.
• Relational Shepherd and Leader: Builds strong community ties across demographics, balancing tradition with growth through collaborative leadership.
• Servant-Hearted Visionary: Prioritizes pastoral care, outreach, and evangelism with Christlike humility, engaging both older and younger congregants effectively.

About the Church

Our church has been blessed with many good leaders and teachers who are ready to support our new pastor in growing our church spiritually and attracting new families to our congregation. Calvary, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, is active in giving, community involvement, and missions. The church mission statement is “Loving God, Loving People By Being Disciples Who Make Disciples” and that statement is being fulfilled through thriving children’s, youth, and adult ministries. Calvary averages 125 for Sunday morning services and 80 for Wednesday night services.

Community

Monticello, population 6,000, is the county seat of Piatt County, and has a rich agricultural heritage as well as a vibrant small town atmosphere. Our school system consistently ranks as one of the top in Illinois, and we are centrally located within an hour of five university cities.

Compensation

$130,000 Total Package