Senior Pastor - Visionary Leader & Shepherd

Dover Baptist; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Paid personal sick leave

Retirement contributions

Ministry budget support

Job summary

New Highland Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia seeks a spiritually mature Senior Pastor to shepherd a warm, multi-generational congregation. The pastor will preach, provide pastoral care, lead discipleship, and supervise staff to guide healthy growth across the church.

Ideal candidate has at least five years as senior pastor, aligns with Baptist faith, and is willing to reside near Mechanicsville; a theology/divinity degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience serving as Senior Pastor.
• Alignment with Baptist statement of faith.
• Willingness to make your primary residence in the Mechanicsville, VA area.
• An advanced theology or divinity degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and worship: plan and lead services, exposit God's Word, oversee ordinances.
• Discipleship and spiritual formation: develop lifelong faith and leaders.
• Administration and leadership: supervise staff and participate in church governance.
• Pastoral care: visit members and provide guidance and counseling.
• Outreach and growth: engage the community and support church programs.

Skills

Pastor leadership

Discipleship

Relational shepherding

Bible teaching

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Theology or divinity degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

New Highland Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia seeks a spiritually mature Senior Pastor to shepherd a warm, multi-generational congregation. The pastor will preach, provide pastoral care, lead discipleship, and supervise staff to guide healthy growth across the church.

Ideal candidate has at least five years as senior pastor, aligns with Baptist faith, and is willing to reside near Mechanicsville; a theology/divinity degree is preferred.