ARMSTRONG MILL CAMPUS AND TEACHING PASTOR

Immanuel Baptist Church (IBC) is a vibrant, multi-site church based in Lexington, Kentucky. Our mission: to lead people to Jesus and equip disciples in their faith. Each campus functions as a local expression of our broader community – distinct in culture and leadership, yet united in vision and gospel purpose.

Role Overview

As our Campus & Teaching Pastor at the Armstrong Mill location, you will:

Teach Bible-based sermons regularly on Sunday mornings (two services at 9:00 & 10:30 am).

Shepherd and care for the local congregation – building relationships, leading pastoral care, baptisms, and community outreach.Serve on the Executive Leadership Team for the entire IBC family, contributing to long-term vision, strategy, and cross-campus initiatives.

Your leadership will carry both local responsibility for Armstrong Mill and broader influence across Immanuel's campuses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Worship

Prepare and deliver engaging, scripture-based sermons weekly. (All our campuses teach the same text, mostly expository.)Collaborate with the worship team and media/tech staff to create vibrant Sunday experiences.Ensure a consistent theological and stylistic expression across the IBC brand.

2. Pastoral Leadership & Discipleship

Cultivate discipleship through small groups, vision casting, volunteer development, and member care.Oversee baptisms, pathway classes (e.g., Discover Immanuel), weddings, funerals, and counseling as needed.Mobilize outreach and community service efforts at Armstrong Mill.

3. Executive Team Collaboration

Participate in Executive Leadership Team and Teaching Team meetings to shape church-wide vision and strategy.Provide insights for multi-site planning and help coordinate current campuses or expansions.Model "family first" leadership – balancing local campus needs alongside church-wide objectives.

4. Campus Administration & Culture

Develop campus staff & volunteers; build a healthy leadership culture.Collaborate with other campus pastors to ensure consistency in discipleship, worship, and administrative systems.Help prepare and oversee the campus budget and expenditures.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Spiritual Maturity & Theology: Firm commitment to gospel-driven, Bible-centered teaching.Experience: Proven pastoral and preaching track record; ideally in multi-site context.Leadership: Skilled collaborator, mentor, visionary builder.Communication: Clear, engaging public speaker, strong interpersonal skills.Team Player: Able to contribute to executive leadership and local team development.Alignment: Resonates with IBC's mission, values, and multi-site church culture.

What We Offer

A platform to teach in a healthy, growing church with high-quality production and support teams.Opportunity to shepherd a local congregation within a healthy, family-first church system.Collaborative ministry with national impact through IBC's missions and church-planting vision.Ongoing professional development and peer support across campuses.