Senior Pastor

Sky View Missionary Baptist Church; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky View Missionary Baptist Church in Fancy Gap, Virginia, seeks a Full-Time Senior Pastor to lead its 350-strong weekly worship attendance. The pastor will preach expositional sermons, shepherd the congregation, and work with deacons and ministry leaders to fulfill the church’s mission locally and globally.

Candidates should hold a seminary degree (M.Div. or equivalent), affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and demonstrate humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity.

Qualifications

• Biblical qualifications for elders/pastors as per 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, 1 Peter 5:1–4.
• Affirmation of Baptist Faith & Message 2000; cooperative with SBC and Conservative of Virginia.
• Life marked by humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity; strong teaching, pastoral care, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Preaching & teaching of the whole counsel of God.
• Shepherding, pastoral care, and discipleship of the congregation.
• Leadership with deacons and ministry leaders to guide church health and outreach.
• Community engagement and evangelism locally and globally.

Skills

Expositional preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Seminary degree (M.Div. or equivalent)

Job description

Full-Time Senior Pastor

Sky View Missionary Baptist Church – Fancy Gap, Virginia

Church Profile

Sky View Missionary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Fancy Gap, Virginia with an average weekly worship attendance of 350 congregants. We affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) through the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Established on a heritage of biblical preaching, reverent worship, and community faithfulness, Sky View is committed to the glory of God, the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, and the Great Commission.

We gather each week with a desire to exalt Christ, disciple believers, and reach our neighbors with the gospel. Our church family values expositional preaching, meaningful membership, and a warm, multigenerational fellowship. As we look toward the future, we seek a pastor who will shepherd us with theological clarity, pastoral compassion, and a heart for evangelism and missions both locally and globally.

Pastoral Responsibilities

The senior pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader of the congregation. Responsibilities include:

• Preaching & Teaching
  • Faithful, expositional preaching of the whole counsel of God
  • Leading Sunday worship services and midweek teaching
  • Providing doctrinally sound instruction consistent with God’s glory and sovereignty
• Shepherding & Discipleship
  • Providing pastoral care, counseling, and prayer support
  • Equipping members for ministry and spiritual growth
  • Leading in the administration of the ordinances
• Leadership & Oversight
  • Working with deacons and ministry leaders to guide the church’s mission
  • Providing vision for outreach, discipleship, and church health
• Community Engagement
  • Representing the church within the local community
  • Encouraging evangelism and missional involvement

Biblical Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications for elders/pastors as outlined in:

• 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• Affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Embrace cooperation with the SBC and the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia
• Demonstrate a life marked by humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity
• Exhibit skill in teaching, pastoral care, and leadership
• Maintain a commitment to prayer, evangelism, and discipleship

Application Requirements

Qualified applicants should submit:

• A current résumé
• A cover letter describing their testimony, calling, and ministry philosophy
• A statement of faith affirming The Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Links to recent sermons (audio or video)
• Three references (pastoral, professional, and personal)

Education Requirement:
A seminary degree from an accredited Baptist institution is preferred (e.g., M.Div. or equivalent).

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2026 or untill filled.