Senior Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Community Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and shepherding. The role aligns church mission with Biblical doctrine and church bylaws, while guiding staff, volunteers, and ministry teams.

The Senior Pastor will lead in evangelism, discipleship, worship, and church life, maintaining integrity and biblical standards in all ministries and operations.

Qualifications

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry and strong personal walk with Christ
• Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in a Southern Baptist or like-minded Baptist church
• Proven ability to preach, teach, and lead effectively
• Strong character qualifications per 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9
• Seminary training completed with a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
• Pastoral ministry and church leadership experience (Minimum 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Preaching biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons weekly
• Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis support
• Lead church staff and coordinate ministry leaders/volunteers
• Encourage outreach and missions locally and globally
• Oversee worship leadership, weddings, funerals, and pastoral duties

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral leadership

Counseling

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Warren Community Church

Job Description

Senior Pastor

Position Summary

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership to the congregation through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and shepherding. He leads the church in fulfilling its mission in alignment with Biblical doctrine, and the church’s constitution/bylaws.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching
   • Preach biblically faithful, Christ-centered sermons each week.
   • Teach and equip believers through Bible studies, discipleship, and doctrinal instruction.
   • Promote evangelism and spiritual growth.
2. Spiritual Leadership & Shepherding
   • Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis support.
   • Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal.
   • Oversee ordinances such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
3. Church Leadership & Administration
   • Lead the church staff and coordinate ministry leaders/volunteers.
   • Work closely with the Ministry Advisory Council, Trustees and ministry teams to support church health and unity.
   • Help guide church planning, budgeting, and ministry priorities.
   • Ensure church operations align with biblical standards and church policies.
4. Evangelism & Missions
   • Encourage outreach in the local community.
   • Support missions giving and participation both locally and globally.
   • Promote a culture of sharing the gospel and serving others.
5. Worship & Church Life
   • Partner with worship leadership to ensure services are God-honoring, Christ-centered and biblically grounded.
   • Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed.
   • Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the church and community.

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a strong personal walk with Christ.
• Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in a Southern Baptist or like-minded Baptist church.
• Demonstrated ability to preach, teach, and lead effectively.
• Strong character qualifications consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Lead the Church by example through personal and spiritual integrity, especially in areas of finances, devotional life and commitment to biblical marriage.
• Abstinence from the use of drugs (except as prescribed by physician) and acknowledge the disqualification from the position of Senior Pastor should such use be confirmed.
• Completion of Seminary training with a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
• Experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership (Minimum 3 years).

Core Competencies

• Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability
• Servant leadership and humility
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Wisdom in counseling and conflict resolution
• Ability to lead teams and develop leaders
• Proven personal integrity and the highest moral standards in your ministry and personal life including commitment and fidelity in your marriage or relationship

Accountability & Reporting

Reports to: Church congregation through the Ministry Advisory Council

Works with: Church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers