Job Overview

Ridgefield Baptist Church is a vibrant, Gospel-centered congregation of 130 members in beautiful Fairfield County, Connecticut. We're grounded in God's Word, thankful for His grace, and committed to pursuing God's will in all we do. We're a financially healthy church with no debt, dedicated staff, and strong community ties. Our mission is simple: Worship, Connect, Serve.

Located in charming Ridgefield with easy Metro-North access to NYC, you'll enjoy small-town New England living with big-city accessibility. The area offers excellent schools, outdoor recreation, arts venues, and a tight-knit community atmosphere.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Preach & Teach: Deliver engaging, Gospel-centered messages rooted in Scripture that transform lives and help people grow as disciples

Lead & Vision Cast: Work collaboratively with our leadership team to guide the church toward God's mission and vision for our future

Pastor & Care: Build meaningful relationships within our congregation and broader community, shepherding people in their walk with Christ

Develop Others: Mentor and empower staff, volunteers, and emerging leaders to discover and use their God-given gifts in ministry

Community Engagement: Connect with local organizations and neighbors to share Christ's love and the transformative power of the Gospel

What We're Looking For

Faith & Character

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to maturing in their walk with Jesus Christ and devoted to Scripture
• Full agreement with our Statement of Faith and baptistic practices
• Demonstrates biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)

Experience & Education

• Master's degree in theology or related field (MDiv preferred)
• 5+ years of senior ministry experience with regular preaching and pastoral care
• Experience leading staff and volunteers

Skills & Strengths

• Excellent communicator who preaches expositionally with Gospel-centered conviction and a conversational style, helping people come to Christ and grow as everyday disciples.

• Strong relational skills – approachable and genuinely caring for people
• Emotionally intelligent with good organizational abilities
• Heart for pastoral care and making disciples who make disciples

Leadership Style

• Collaborative approach that empowers others
• Able to cast vision and guide strategic direction
• Committed to developing people and building community