Senior Pastor

Calvary Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Full-Time Lead Pastor to shepherd our congregation and help us fulfill the Great Commission by proclaiming the gospel, faithfully teaching the Bible, and discipling believers to grow into maturity to look more like Jesus.

The Lead Pastor will serve as the primary preacher and spiritual leader, providing biblically sound, expository preaching and teaching, pastoral care, and oversight of staff and ministries. He will work alongside the Deacons to cast vision, equip leaders, and guide the church in gospel-centered mission. He will work with the congregation to grow the body of Christ.

Qualifications

• Seminary degree

• Meets biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9

• Gifted in expository preaching and teaching

• Strong communicator and servant leader

• Embraces the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and the church covenant

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God’s Word faithfully

• Provide pastoral care and discipleship

• Lead and mentor staff and ministry leaders

• Partner with Deacons in vision, strategy, and leadership development

• Visit with infirmed

Application Process

Submit the following to Pastor Search Committee at [email protected]or by postal mail (address below):

• Cover letter & résumé (include start and end dates for all positions)

• Doctrinal statement

• If possible, links or files of recent expository sermons (video preferred)

• References (3 pastoral/ministry, 2 personal)

Deadline: August 1, 2026

Postal Mail: Pastor Search Team

Calvary Baptist Church

21 Glory St.

Irvine KY 40336

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