Senior Pastor Grace Baptist Church of Papillion

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Papillion, NE is seeking a dedicated pastor to shepherd and lead their church by preaching and teaching God’s Word. The ideal candidate will be a man of prayer and personal holiness with abilities in leadership development, evangelism, and community-building.

The role involves preaching, oversight of church teaching, and providing spiritual care to members. Strong qualifications include a clear faith testimony, agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession, and experience in pastoral ministry. Interested candidates can apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Christ and life marked by spiritual maturity.
• Agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.
• Experience and formal training in pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities

• Preach expositional, Christ-centered sermons weekly.
• Oversee doctrinal integrity of church teaching.
• Provide instruction through classes, studies, or training as needed.
• Support discipleship efforts involving youth and adult ministries.
• Lead by example in personal godliness, humility, and love.

Skills

Expositional preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership development

Evangelistic encouragement

Community-building

Team-based ministry

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological training

Job description

Grace Baptist Church
Papillion, NE
https://www.gbcpapillion.org/

About

Grace Baptist Church of Papillion is seeking a man who will joyfully shepherd and lead our church in fulfilling its mission by faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word. The ideal candidate will embrace our vision to be a welcoming church family rooted in Scripture and shaped by God’s grace, growing as disciples who love deeply, serve faithfully, and courageously share the hope of Christ.

We are seeking a pastor who is:

• A man of prayer and personal holiness, humble, relational, approachable, and compassionate
• A shepherd who loves people and desires to know the flock personally
• A leader who equips others for ministry while sharing church oversight within a team of elders, not a solo performer
• A preacher who brings clarity, conviction, and warmth to expositional teaching
• A visionary who can joyfully lead us in living out our calling to discipleship, worship, evangelism, and community life

Relational & Ministry Strengths

• Expositional preaching that engages both heart and mind
• Pastoral care, which includes visiting, counseling, and praying with individuals and families
• Leadership development to recruit, equip and mentor elders, deacons, and teachers
• Evangelistic encouragement to help people confidently share their faith
• Community-building that fosters a warm, welcoming church family of mature believers
• Team-based ministry through collaboration with staff, lay leaders, and volunteers

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

• Preach expositional, Christ-centered sermons weekly
• Oversee the doctrinal integrity of all church teaching
• Provide instruction through classes, studies, or training as needed
• Support discipleship efforts involving Sunday School, AWANA, youth, and adult ministries
• Provide spiritual care to members through visitation, counseling, and prayer
• Lead by example in personal godliness, humility, and love
• Administers the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism, conducts weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties
• Encourage and participate in a culture of hospitality, genuine relationships, and church unity

Leadership & Vision

• Guide the church in living out its mission and vision (We Do Everything in Christ)
• Foster maturity through mentoring and collaboration with elders, deacons, and ministry leaders in planning and decision-making
• Support pathways for future discipleship, leadership development, and volunteer engagement
• Promote faithful stewardship of church resources
• Equip members to share their testimony and the Gospel clearly
• Encourage participation in local and global mission efforts
• Support existing mission partnerships (Dominican Republic, Africa, South America)
• Foster outreach events and community engagement opportunities

Administration & Staff Oversight

• Provide leadership and guidance to church staff (Children’s Ministries, Office, WEE School, etc.)
• Work with committees and ministry teams as needed
• Ensure clear communication throughout the church family

Qualifications

Required:

• Clear testimony of faith in Christ and a life marked by spiritual maturity
• Exhibits the biblical qualifications of an elder
• Agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
• Experience and formal training in pastoral ministry

Preferred:

• Master of Divinity (or equivalent theological training)
• Experience in multi-generational ministry
• Skill in mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers and staff

To apply, contact [e-mail]