Visionary Senior Pastor | Leadership, Teaching & Outreach

Christian Career; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, CA is seeking a dynamic Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, preaching, and vision. You will equip staff and volunteers, collaborate with the leadership team, and guide the church’s direction, health, and growth.

The ideal candidate will model Christlike character, hold ordination with pastoral experience, and demonstrate a strong commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate care for the congregation and community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Divinity, Christian Theology or Pastoral Ministry is required.
• Ordination with 5-10 years pastoral leadership experience preferred.
• Strong preaching and teaching abilities with public speaking.
• Commitment to the church mission and biblical teaching.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and preach weekly sermons aligned with scripture and church vision.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to members and leaders.
• Lead vision casting and strategic planning with the leadership team.
• Develop staff, volunteers and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Engage with the Pittsburg community and church outreach activities.
• Officiate baptisms, weddings, funerals and child dedications.

Skills

Moral character

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Pastoral counseling

Education

Associate of Arts in Divinity/Pastoral Ministry

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, CA is seeking a dynamic Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, preaching, and vision. You will equip staff and volunteers, collaborate with the leadership team, and guide the church’s direction, health, and growth.

The ideal candidate will model Christlike character, hold ordination with pastoral experience, and demonstrate a strong commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate care for the congregation and community.