Senior Pastor Kittiwake Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kittiwake Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina, is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to preaching, leadership, and pastoral care.

Responsibilities include shepherding the congregation, engaging in local outreach, and being an approachable leader. Qualifications include formal theological training, 5 years of pastoral ministry experience, and alignment with Baptist beliefs.

Application period closes on March 31st, 2026. Please send applications via email or to PO Box 10 Lexington, SC 29071.

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.
• 5 years of pastoral ministry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God with faithfulness and clarity.
• Care for the congregation through prayer and genuine relationships.
• Engage the church in local outreach and global missions.

Skills

Preaching and teaching

Pastoral care

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Formal theological training

Job description

Kittiwake Baptist Church
West Columbia, South Carolina

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

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, a brief testimony of faith and calling to ministry, and links to recent sermons if available.

Applications and inquiries may be sent by email to: [emailprotected] or by mail to “PO Box 10 Lexington, SC 29071”.

Application period will close on: March 31st, 2026