Senior Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; 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 Jesus, 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.

This role requires a growing personal relationship with Jesus, a strong commitment to Scripture, formal theological training through an accredited seminary, and ideally 5 years

Qualifications

• Proven ability to preach and teach God's Word.
• Strong commitment to Scripture as the authoritative Word of God.
• Formal theological training from an accredited seminary.

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
• Align with biblical qualifications for pastor/elder as per 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Team collaboration

Education

Theological seminary degree

Job description

Kittiwake Baptist ChurchWest 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