Senior Pastor

Job Description:

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Position Summary

The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual shepherd and primary visionary leader of Morning Star Baptist Church. This individual will provide biblical grounded preaching and teaching, pastoral oversight, and executive leadership for the church’s overall ministry and operations. This is a full-time position.

The ideal candidate will exemplify:
Faithful adherence to Scripture
A mastery of preaching
A deep love for God’s people
Strong organizational and leadership capacity

Biblical Qualifications

The candidate must embody the biblical standards for pastoral leadership as outlined in:
1 Timothy 3:1–7
Titus 1:5–9
1 Peter 5:2–4

The Senior Pastor must demonstrate integrity, humility, doctrinal soundness, courage rooted in godliness, and a deep commitment to shepherding the flock of God.

Education Requirements

Licensed and ordained with an understanding of Baptist polity and governance.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Religion, Biblical Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from an accredited seminary or theological institution
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong theological and leadership development

Experience Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of consistent ministry experience as a Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Assistant Pastor, or Executive Pastor.
Experience in a church with demographics comparable to Morning Star Baptist Church
Demonstrated success in:Team building and staff leadership
Spiritual formation and discipleship systems
Mentorship development
Congregational vision implementation

Core Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching
Preach most Sunday morning services with Spirit-led, biblical sound expository preaching
Preach major services including Christmas, Easter, Watch Night, and other significant occasions
Ensure doctrinal integrity in all teaching ministries

Pastoral Care

Provide pastoral counseling, prayer, and spiritual guidance
Conduct weddings and funerals
Oversee and preside over church ordinances (Baptism and Communion) or delegate appropriately
Respond promptly to congregational crises in collaboration with church leadership
Make appropriate professional referrals when necessary

Leadership & Administration

Provide strategic leadership for the church’s mission and vision
Collaborate with Department Heads, Ministerial Staff, and the Deacon and Deaconess Boards
Lead long-term planning and ministry alignment
Foster unity across generations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Strengthen community engagement and outreach

Personal Characteristics

A regenerated follower of Jesus Christ with a clear pastoral calling
Spiritually and emotionally mature
Humble, discerning, and grounded in Christian character
Relational gifted and an effective communicator
Organized, strategic, and administratively capable
Able to manage conflict and crisis constructively
Skilled in cross-generational and cross-cultural engagement

Candidate Profile Summary

A faithful expositor of Scripture
A visionary yet collaborative leader
A shepherd who loves people deeply
A bridge-builder in a diverse urban context
A pastor equipped for both spiritual leadership and organizational oversight
To apply for this position, please use the application link below. Applications and resumes submitted directly through this job board will not be considered.

Apply here: MSBC Senior Pastor position