Senior Pastor

Kittiwake Baptist Church; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kittiwake Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Senior Pastor who loves God, loves people, and will faithfully shepherd the congregation through teaching, prayer, and compassionate care.

The pastor will lead a diverse church family, collaborate with staff and deacons, and guide local outreach and global missions while remaining true to biblical preaching and the Baptist tradition.

Qualifications

• Growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong commitment to Scripture as the authoritative Word of God.
• Formal theological training through an accredited seminary.
• About 5 years of pastoral ministry experience, with preaching and teaching.
• Heart for shepherding and leading a diverse church family.
• Alignment with Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God with faithfulness and clarity.
• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, pastoral care, and genuine relationships.
• Encourage and equip members for discipleship, ministry, and service.
• Lead and collaborate with church staff, ministry leaders, and deacons.
• Engage the church in local outreach and global missions.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Church leadership

Education

Formal theological training

Job description

Senior Pastor

Kittiwake Baptist Church

West Columbia, South Carolina

About Kittiwake Baptist Church

Kittiwake Baptist Church is a welcoming Southern Baptist church in West Columbia, South Carolina. We are committed to biblical teaching, meaningful worship, and living out our faith together as a church family with a heart for missions.

Mission

Kittiwake Baptist Church is a diverse church that exists to glorify God by making disciples across the street and around the world.

Our Heart for a Pastor

Kittiwake Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who loves the Lord, loves people, and feels called to shepherd a church family. We are looking for a humble, approachable leader who will faithfully preach God’s Word, care for people well, and help guide our church with grace and wisdom.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God with faithfulness and clarity


• Shepherd the congregation through prayer, pastoral care, and genuine relationships


• Encourage and equip members for discipleship, ministry, and service


• Lead and collaborate with church staff, ministry leaders, and deacons


• Engage the church in local outreach and global missions

Biblical & Ministry Qualifications

Candidates must meet the biblical qualifications for a pastor or elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ


• Strong commitment to Scripture as the authoritative Word of God


• Formal theological training through an accredited seminary


• 5 years of pastoral ministry experience preferred, with demonstrated ability in preaching, teaching, and pastoral


• leadership


• Heart for shepherding and leading a diverse church family


• Alignment with beliefs expressed in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Application period will close on: November 22nd, 2026