Senior Pastor Grace Baptist Church of Papillion

Grace Baptist Church Papillion, NE About Grace Baptist Church of Papillion is seeking a man who will joyfully shepherd and lead our church in fulfilling its mission by faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word. The ideal candidate will embrace our vision to be a welcoming church family rooted in Scripture and shaped by God’s grace, growing as disciples who love deeply, serve faithfully, and courageously share the hope of Christ. We are seeking a pastor who is: A man of prayer and personal holiness, humble, relational, approachable, and compassionate A shepherd who loves people and desires to know the flock personally A leader who equips others for ministry while sharing church oversight within a team of elders, not a solo performer A preacher who brings clarity, conviction, and warmth to expositional teaching A visionary who can joyfully lead us in living out our calling to discipleship, worship, evangelism, and community life Relational & Ministry Strengths Expositional preaching that engages both heart and mind Pastoral care, which includes visiting, counseling, and praying with individuals and families Leadership development to recruit, equip and mentor elders, deacons, and teachers Evangelistic encouragement to help people confidently share their faith Community-building that fosters a warm, welcoming church family of mature believers Team-based ministry through collaboration with staff, lay leaders, and volunteers Primary Responsibilities Preaching & Teaching Preach expositional, Christ-centered sermons weekly Oversee the doctrinal integrity of all church teaching Provide instruction through classes, studies, or training as needed Support discipleship efforts involving Sunday School, AWANA, youth, and adult ministries Provide spiritual care to members through visitation, counseling, and prayer Lead by example in personal godliness, humility, and love Administers the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism, conducts weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties Encourage and participate in a culture of hospitality, genuine relationships, and church unity Leadership & Vision Guide the church in living out its mission and vision (We Do Everything in Christ) Foster maturity through mentoring and collaboration with elders, deacons, and ministry leaders in planning and decision-making Support pathways for future discipleship, leadership development, and volunteer engagement Promote faithful stewardship of church resources Equip members to share their testimony and the Gospel clearly Encourage participation in local and global mission efforts Support existing mission partnerships (Dominican Republic, Africa, South America) Foster outreach events and community engagement opportunities Administration & Staff Oversight Provide leadership and guidance to church staff (Children’s Ministries, Office, WEE School, etc.) Work with committees and ministry teams as needed Ensure clear communication throughout the church family Qualifications Required: Clear testimony of faith in Christ and a life marked by spiritual maturity Exhibits the biblical qualifications of an elder Agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Experience and formal training in pastoral ministry Preferred: Master of Divinity (or equivalent theological training) Experience in multi-generational ministry Skill in mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development Ability to work effectively with volunteers and staff To apply, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary