Senior Pastor: Expository Teaching & Shepherding

Living Hope Fellowship; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Hope Fellowship in Lafayette, CA is seeking a man called by God to shepherd our congregation through faithful preaching of God’s Word and Christ-centered leadership for future generations.

The pastoral role emphasizes expository preaching, pastoral care, evangelism, and leadership with deacons in line with Baptist polity. The candidate will shepherd with integrity and shepherd the flock through teaching and visitation.

Qualifications

• Ordained or eligible for ordination in the Southern Baptist tradition.
• Experience leading a church through preaching, discipleship, and care.
• Ability to work with deacons and church leadership under Baptist polity.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God through expository preaching.
• Clearly present the Gospel and invite people to salvation.
• Shepherd the congregation with compassion, humility, and integrity.
• Lead the church in evangelism and discipleship.
• Work in unity with church leadership and deacons according to Baptist polity.
• Provide pastoral care through visitation, prayer, and encouragement.

Skills

Expository preaching

Pastoral leadership

Counseling and care

Evangelism and outreach

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Ordination in SBC context

Job description

Living Hope Fellowship in Lafayette, CA is seeking a man called by God to shepherd our congregation through faithful preaching of God’s Word and Christ-centered leadership for future generations.

The pastoral role emphasizes expository preaching, pastoral care, evangelism, and leadership with deacons in line with Baptist polity. The candidate will shepherd with integrity and shepherd the flock through teaching and visitation.