Senior Pastor: Visionary Spiritual Leader

Tega Cay Baptist Church; Tega Cay (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tega Cay Baptist Church in South Carolina seeks a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, shepherd the congregation, and guide the church in fulfilling its mission to love God, love people, and make disciples. The pastor will partner with elders to implement vision and oversee staff, with a focus on outreach and faithful teaching.

The role emphasizes biblical preaching, sacramental oversight, pastoral care, discipleship, and leadership development, residing within driving distance of Tega

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with some seminary required; Master of Divinity or Master of Ministry preferred.
• Three or more years of pastoral experience required; senior pastoral experience preferred.
• Experience developing lay leaders, discipleship ministries, and evangelism efforts required.
• Experience working within an elder-led church leadership structure preferred.
• Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Tega Cay.
• Maintain a full-time, on-campus working schedule at the church office.

Responsibilities

• Prayerfully prepare and faithfully preach God's Word, providing biblically grounded teaching that promotes spiritual growth and application.
• Provide spiritual leadership for weekly worship services, collaborating with the elders and worship leader to ensure Christ-centered and biblically grounded worship.
• Administer the ordinances of the Lord's Supper and Baptism in accordance with Scripture.
• Shepherd and care for the congregation through intentional relationships, counseling, weddings, visitation, and other pastoral care needs.
• Cultivate a culture of prayer, discipleship, and spiritual growth while equipping believers to mature in their faith, use their gifts, and make disciples.
• Model a Christ-centered life characterized by faithfulness, prayer, humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity.
• As a fellow elder and first among equals, partner with the elders to prayerfully establish, communicate, and advance the church's vision and goals, while developing lay leaders for ministry.
• Champion evangelism and community outreach by participating in and encouraging the congregation to share the Gospel, serve others, and build relationships in Tega Cay and surrounding communities.
• Equip and develop ministry leaders and members through biblical teaching, mentoring, encouragement and opportunities to serve and lead.
• Welcome and encourage new members and lead new member discovery classes.
• Lead, manage, and support church staff, both ministerial and non-ministerial, fostering a collaborative environment that enables them to fulfill their callings effectively.
• Pursue ongoing spiritual and professional development through prayer, study, continuing education, and relationships with other ministry leaders.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Elder-led governance

Discipleship ministry

Evangelism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or Master of Ministry (preferred)

Job description

Tega Cay Baptist Church in South Carolina seeks a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, shepherd the congregation, and guide the church in fulfilling its mission to love God, love people, and make disciples. The pastor will partner with elders to implement vision and oversee staff, with a focus on outreach and faithful teaching.

The role emphasizes biblical preaching, sacramental oversight, pastoral care, discipleship, and leadership development, residing within driving distance of Tega