Senior Pastor — Gospel-Centered Vision & Leadership

Keystone Baptist Association; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redemption City Church invites applications for a full-time Lead Pastor who will serve as the church’s primary elder, providing spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and application of Scripture. The role shepherds the congregation, develops leaders, and guides the church’s health in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Lead Pastor collaborates with RCC staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers to advance the church’s mission with a Christ-centered, Spirit-led culture and gospel witness in the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to preach and teach God’s Word in a variety of settings.
• Alignment with the church’s doctrinal statement and core values.
• A deep love for God’s Word and gospel-centered ministry.
• A robust personal prayer life and ability to teach others to pray.
• Maturity, humility, and holiness in character.
• Meeting the biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in Christ-like character and spiritual disciplines.
• Provide pastoral care through discipleship, prayer, teaching, counseling, and crisis visitation.
• Discern and communicate vision for the church’s future to the congregation.
• Provide executive oversight of ministries, operations, and staff.
• Lead strategic planning, elder meetings, and ministry evaluation processes.
• Develop and steward the church budget with elders and staff.
• Oversee deacons and support day-to-day church needs.
• Plan expositional and gospel-centered sermons to equip the church.
• Maintain theological alignment across RCC ministries.
• Develop staff and ministry leaders in discipleship and accountability.

Skills

Preaching

Leadership

Pastoral care

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Seminary degree

Theological training

Job description

Redemption City Church invites applications for a full-time Lead Pastor who will serve as the church’s primary elder, providing spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and application of Scripture. The role shepherds the congregation, develops leaders, and guides the church’s health in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Lead Pastor collaborates with RCC staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers to advance the church’s mission with a Christ-centered, Spirit-led culture and gospel witness in the