Senior Pastor

Center Hill Baptist Church, Lexington | Lexington, NC

Posted Date6/09/2026
DescriptionCenter Hill Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who has experienced a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrates a clear call to pastoral ministry, affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 1998, faithfully preaches and teaches the Word of God, provides spiritual leadership and biblical vision, has a heart for evangelism and discipleship, ministers compassionately to church members and the community, equips believers for ministry and service, works cooperatively with church leadership and congregation, and leads with humility, integrity, and Christlike character.

The ideal candidate will possess a shepherd’s heart, a passion for sharing the Gospel, and a commitment to helping Center Hill Baptist Church build upon its rich heritage while embracing future opportunities for ministry and growth.

The Senior Pastor will be expected to preach and teach God’s Word faithfully and effectively; lead the church in worship, discipleship, and evangelism; provide pastoral care, visitation, counseling, and encouragement; equip and encourage members for ministry and service; work alongside church leaders in advancing the church’s mission; promote missions and community outreach; and provide leadership, vision, and spiritual guidance for the congregation.

As Center Hill Baptist Church enters a new chapter in its ministry, we seek a pastor who will help us continue our mission of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and providing Christian fellowship within our community.

We desire to honor our rich heritage while embracing new opportunities for ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and outreach. We believe God has great things in store for our church, and we are seeking a pastor who will partner with us in fostering spiritual growth, strengthening relationships, reaching our community, and leading future generations to follow Christ.

Center Hill Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located in Lexington, North Carolina. Organized in 1907 in the Center Hill School, the church constructed its first sanctuary at its current location in 1908 and has faithfully worshiped and ministered there ever since. For more than a century, Center Hill Baptist Church has served as a beacon of faith in the community, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and providing a place where believers can worship, grow, serve, and fellowship together. We are a welcoming and caring congregation committed to honoring our heritage while pursuing God’s vision for the future.

Here you will find a warm and friendly church family that seeks to love God, love people, and serve our community. We provide a variety of fellowship, discipleship, and service opportunities for Christians of all ages and desire to be a place where individuals and families can grow in their faith, discover God’s purpose for their lives, and experience the love of Christ. The purpose of Center Hill Baptist Church is two-fold: First, to spread the Good News of the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to sharing the Gospel, making disciples, and helping people develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Second, to provide Christian fellowship for Christians living in our community. We seek to cultivate a loving church family where believers can worship together, encourage one another, grow in their faith, and serve Christ through meaningful ministry.

We are dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, encouraging genuine fellowship, and sharing God’s love with all who seek a deeper relationship with Him. Through worship, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and evangelism, we seek to glorify God and fulfill the Great Commission in our community and beyond.

Center Hill Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation that believes the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and the foundation for our faith and practice.
We affirm and adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 1998 as our statement of faith. We hold to historic Baptist convictions, including the authority and trustworthiness of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, the death, burial, resurrection, and promised return of Jesus Christ, believer’s baptism, the autonomy of the local church under the Lordship of Christ, the priesthood of all believers, and the Great Commission.

Center Hill Baptist Church believes that the Bible is God’s inspired Word and welcomes the use of trusted, evangelical translations that accurately communicate God’s Word. While we practice and teach believer’s baptism by immersion as the biblical pattern, we recognize the unity of all believers in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we lovingly welcome into our fellowship Christians from various denominational backgrounds and accept into membership those who have professed faith in Jesus Christ and have previously been baptized by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling.

As a Southern Baptist church, we cooperate with other Baptist churches in advancing the Gospel through missions, ministry, discipleship, and evangelism. Center Hill Baptist Church values the gifts and contributions of all believers and encourages men and women to serve Christ through a variety of ministry opportunities within the life of the church. As a congregation, we are open to both men and women serving as deacons and believe that faithful, spiritually mature believers can effectively serve the church through this important ministry of servant leadership. We seek to identify and affirm individuals who demonstrate Christian character, spiritual maturity, and a heart for serving others.

Center Hill Baptist Church strives to maintain a spirit of unity and cooperation as members work together to fulfill the mission of sharing the Gospel, making disciples, and serving our community. Center Hill Baptist Church embraces a traditional style of worship that is Christ-centered, Scripture-based, and focused on glorifying God. Our worship services typically include congregational singing, traditional hymns of the faith, prayer and Scripture reading, biblical preaching and teaching, and opportunities for fellowship and spiritual encouragement. We value worship that is reverent, meaningful, and grounded in God’s Word. Our desire is that every service points people to Jesus Christ and encourages spiritual growth and faithful Christian living. Center Hill Baptist Church is known for being a warm, welcoming, and caring congregation. Visitors often discover a church family that values genuine relationships, encourages spiritual growth, and supports one another through life’s joys and challenges.

At Center Hill Baptist Church, we desire to be a place where individuals and families can find encouragement, support, and belonging while growing in their faith and serving Christ together. Our congregation values biblical faithfulness, Christian fellowship, prayer, community outreach, family ministry, servant leadership, loving relationships, compassion for others, biblical stewardship, and cooperative ministry.

Located in Lexington, North Carolina, Center Hill Baptist Church serves a community rich in history, family values, and opportunities for ministry. Center Hill Baptist Church is committed to making a positive impact in our community by demonstrating the love of Christ through service, compassion, integrity, and faithful stewardship. We seek to share the hope of the Gospel both within our church family and beyond our walls as we minister to the needs of those around us.

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