Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of Calhoun

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Calhoun (First Cal) in Calhoun, Louisiana is seeking a spiritually mature Senior Pastor to preach God’s Word, shepherd the congregation, and lead with humility in fulfilling the Great Commission.

The role requires a clear salvation testimony, alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and a proven ability to guide a multigenerational church with evangelical zeal and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of salvation and a demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry.
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Meets the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Ability to preach and teach Scripture faithfully and effectively.
• Strong Christian character, spiritual maturity, and ability to shepherd a multigenerational congregation.
• Commitment to evangelism, discipleship, missions, and Southern Baptist cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scripture; provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care.
• Equip members for discipleship, service, evangelism, and missions.
• Lead and support church staff and ministry teams while working cooperatively with deacons and committees.
• Foster congregational unity and guide the church in pursuing its mission.

Job description

Senior Pastor

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CALHOUN | FIRST CAL
Calhoun, Louisiana Southern Baptist Full-time

About Our Church

First Baptist Church of Calhoun (First Cal) is a Southern Baptist congregation in Calhoun, Louisiana. Our mission is to make disciples who share the gospel of Jesus Christ in Calhoun and around the world. Guided by “Gather. Grow. Go.”, we seek to worship together, grow as disciples, and serve through evangelism and missions.

Position Overview

We are prayerfully seeking a spiritually mature, biblically grounded Senior Pastor to preach God’s Word, shepherd our congregation, develop disciples, and lead with humility and integrity in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clear testimony of salvation and a demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry.


• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.


• Meets the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.


• Ability to preach and teach Scripture faithfully and effectively.


• Strong Christian character, spiritual maturity, and ability to shepherd a multigenerational congregation.


• Commitment to evangelism, discipleship, missions, and Southern Baptist cooperation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seminary or other formal theological education and prior ministry leadership experience.


• Experience developing ministries and working with staff, deacons, and church leaders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scripture; provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care.


• Equip members for discipleship, service, evangelism, and missions.


• Lead and support church staff and ministry teams while working cooperatively with deacons and committees.


• Foster congregational unity and guide the church in pursuing its mission.

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, education, and ministry experience. Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

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