Senior Pastor

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 gospelcentered 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. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@Trinitylivermore Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 Benefits: Retirement plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Note: Family member’s coverage is available at the pastor’s expense Housing Allowance: A tax-exempt housing allowance is included in the total compensation package Allocation is determined by the Senior Pastor By continuing in the application process, candidates must affirm Trinity Church’s Statement of Faith ( and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message ( Candidates who advance in the process will also receive the church bylaws and must agree to them to continue. 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 Expectations and Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary preaching 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 Application Process Cover Letter Resume In the cover letter, please include: Your philosophy of ministry Your current ministry role and responsibilities A brief testimony Why you believe you would be a good fit to serve as Senior Pastor at Trinity Church #J-18808-Ljbffr SBC Executive Committee