Mount Carmel Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd our congregation through faithful exposition of Scripture, biblical leadership, and gospel-centered vision.

The RoleThe Senior Pastor serves with full Elder authority and works alongside Elders of the church to provide spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership to the church.

He will:

• Preach the majority of Sunday morning services through expositional, Spirit-led proclamation of God's Word.
• Provide pastoral care and shepherding to the congregation.
• Lead long-term ministry vision and strategy.
• Oversee pastoral and ministry staff.
• Promote unity, discipleship, and outreach.

Doctrinal Alignment

The candidate must affirm:

• Mount Carmel Baptist Church's doctrinal statement and membership covenant
• Southern Baptist theological convictions
• Reformed theology
• Believer's baptism by immersion
• Complementarianism
• A biblical understanding of marriage

Qualifications

• Clearly called and gifted for pastoral ministry
• Committed to expository preaching
• Strong theological foundation
• Proven leadership experience
• Passion for evangelism and discipleship
• Collaborative team leadership style
• Willingness to reside in the Lake City area

About Lake City

Lake City, located at the intersection of I-75 and I-10, offers small-town warmth with regional accessibility. The community is served by:

• HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
• Lake City VA Medical Center
• Florida Gateway College

With affordable housing, family-oriented neighborhoods, and strong community life, Lake City provides an inviting setting for long-term ministry.

Mount Carmel Baptist Church seeks a pastor who will faithfully preach the Word, shepherd with humility, and lead with conviction into the next season of gospel ministry.

**We will be accepting resumes and applications through March 17, 2026**

For the pdf version job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV2SKhYWOjKycrMF8SFLqj41bLYBJh0cXfhe_0c-FxM/edit?usp=drive_link