Senior Pastor — Shepherd, Preacher & Mission Leader

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

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.