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Lead Pastor

Full-time

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is a multigenerational Southern Baptist congregation in DeRidder, Louisiana, committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and active local and global outreach. We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will serve at our church through engaged ministry and leadership.

The Role

The Lead Pastor will provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership to the congregation, cast and steward vision, equip believers for ministry, and lead the church in disciple-making, evangelism, and community engagement. The pastor will be supported by a congregationally led body of believers and will lead the church based on the Bible and in adherence to the church’s Constitution and Bylaws.

What We’re Looking For

Man of integrity with a clear calling to pastoral ministry.
Strong Biblical preacher who equips and inspires the congregation.
Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
Proven pastoral experience to set vision, build teams, and develop leaders.
Shepherd’s heart for a multigenerational church.
Southern Baptist education (bachelor’s required, master’s preferred).

About DeRidder, Louisiana

DeRidder, Louisiana, is a generally considered a quiet, affordable, and family-friendly small town (population ~9,700) with a suburban-rural mix. It is frequently ranked among the top 10 safest cities in Louisiana and is popular with military families.

·       Safety: Ranked as one of the safest cities in Louisiana, appearing in the top 10 in 2024 and 5th in 2026 for safety.

·       Community: Known as a tight-knit, welcoming community with a “small-town feel” and a “historic downtown”.

·       Location: Close proximity to Fort Polk, making it a popular, convenient choice for military personnel.

·       Schools: DeRidder Schools are a part of the Beauregard Parish School Board and have over 5700 students, over 50 clubs and athletic programs, and over a 93% graduation rate.

To Apply

A complete application package – including résumé, with at least two recent sermon links – to ([email protected])

To apply for this job email your details to View email address on jobs.sbc.net

Vacancy posted a month ago
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