Senior Pastor: Trinity Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Housing allowance

Job summary

Trinity Church in Livermore, CA seeks a Senior Pastor to serve as the primary preaching pastor and spiritual leader, providing biblical leadership and strategic direction in partnership with the elders and pastoral staff.

The role includes overseeing church finances, equipping leaders, and developing community outreach and life-group assimilation, with a strong emphasis on doctrinal clarity and Scriptural sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Be a man who meets the elder leadership qualifications per 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Demonstrate biblical, servant-hearted leadership.
• Have a proven reputation for leading his household.
• Be a spiritually mature believer with evident Christlike character.
• Hold, or be actively pursuing, an M.Div. or higher.
• Be firmly committed to expository preaching as the primary means of proclaiming God's Word.
• Uphold the centrality and sufficiency of Scripture.
• Hold a complementarian view of men and women and a biblical understanding of sexuality.
• Affirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1 between one man and one woman.
• Demonstrate a Christ-centered, gospel-focused ministry in both doctrine and practice.
• Possess a minimum of five years of ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide biblical leadership and doctrinal clarity.
• Develop strategic direction in partnership with elders and pastoral staff.
• Oversee church finances with pastors, elders and finance team.
• Equip, train, and develop leaders for ministries and classes.
• Lead community outreach and evangelism initiatives.
• Assimilate individuals and families into Life Groups.
• Recruit, train, and invest in current and future ministry leaders.

Skills

Elder leadership

Servant leadership

Biblical character

Expository preaching

Scripture centrality

Complementarian view

Genesis marriage

Christ-centered ministry

5+ years leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Job description

The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary preaching pastor and spiritual leader of Trinity Church, providing biblical leadership, doctrinal clarity, and strategic direction in partnership with the elders and pastoral staff.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Note: Family member's coverage is available at the pastor's expense
• A tax-exempt housing allowance is included in the total compensation package
• Allocation is determined by the Senior Pastor
• Provide doctrinal leadership and theological clarity
• Maintain clear, open, and gracious communication with staff, elders, and church members
• Collaborate closely with elders, associate pastors, and church staff
• Oversee church finances in partnership with the pastors, elders and finance team
• Equip, train, and develop leaders for classes, seminars, and ministry initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies for:
• Conducting community outreach and evangelism
• Assimilating individuals and families into Life Groups
• Equipping members for meaningful ministry involvement
• Lead efforts to identify, recruit, train, empower, and invest in current and future ministry leaders

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a man who meets the biblical qualifications for elder leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Demonstrate biblical, servant-hearted leadership
• Have a proven reputation for leading his household well
• Be a spiritually mature believer with evident Christlike character
• Hold, or be actively pursuing, an M.Div. or higher
• Be firmly committed to expository preaching as the primary means of proclaiming God's Word
• Uphold the centrality and sufficiency of Scripture
• Hold a complementarian view of men and women and a biblical understanding of sexuality
• Affirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1 between one man and one woman
• Demonstrate a Christ-centered, gospel-focused ministry in both doctrine and practice
• Possess a minimum of five years of ministry leadership experience

Application Deadline

08/31/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$90k+

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Trinity Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

[e-mail]

Church

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

City, State

Livermore, CA

Description of Organization

Trinity Church is a biblically conservative, elder-led congregation located in Livermore, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are one church with two unified yet distinct congregations: English-speaking and Spanish-speaking, each worshiping independently while sharing a common vision, leadership, and doctrinal foundation.

Together, our congregations average approximately 150 regular weekly attendees. We are committed to faithful exposition of Scripture, meaningful discipleship, and gospel-centered community life.

Livermore offers a unique blend of small-town charm and suburban atmospheres. The city is known for its family-friendly environment, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks and open spaces, and a vibrant downtown. Livermore is also home to internationally recognized science and technology institutions, as well as thriving arts, cultural, and scientific communities.