Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor Job Posting

Old Lexington Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to serve as the spiritual leader of our congregation. This job description and posting have been updated based on recent church leadership reviews and congregational survey feedback to ensure our next pastor aligns perfectly with the heart, vision, and practical needs of our church family.

Position Component Details & Flexibility

Church Name: Old Lexington Baptist Church

Location: 800 Old Lexington Rd. Leesville, South Carolina

Position Title: Senior Pastor

Employment Status: Flexible (Part-Time / Bi-Vocational candidates)

Salary: Starting at $45,000 (negotiable based on employment status and experience)

Housing: Parsonage is provided by the church

Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist (Full alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000)

Church Overview

Old Lexington Baptist Church is a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented congregation that deeply values biblical preaching, sincere Christian fellowship, and mutual care. Our members cherish a genuine "family atmosphere" where people look out for one another and the presence of the Holy Spirit is felt. As a congregation, we are prayerful, unified, and enthusiastic about taking healthy, gradual steps forward. We are actively seeking a pastor who will help us grow our multi-generational attendance, expand local community outreach, revitalize our youth and children's ministries, enrich our music ministry, and foster deep connections across all generations—including our homebound and senior members.

Position Overview

The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual and relational leader of Old Lexington Baptist Church. He will shepherd the congregation through biblically sound preaching, proactive pastoral care, and intentional leadership development.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching

· Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons each week for.

· Provide clear, practical application of Scripture that engages the congregation and addresses everyday life issues.

· Lead, support, or offer additional Bible studies as needed, exploring the introduction of new daytime or evening classes to accommodate various schedules.

2. Pastoral Care & Presence

· Provide intentional pastoral care through home, hospital, and community visitations, phone calls, and prayer.

· Be available to walk alongside families and provide comfort during major life milestones and sensitive events, including weddings, births, funerals, and serious diagnoses (such as cancer or sudden illnesses).

· Build meaningful relationships within the church, ensuring dedicated outreach and care to senior and homebound members.

3. Leadership & Direction

· Serve as the spiritual leader of the church, guiding the congregation with humility, clarity, and biblical conviction.

· Work collaboratively with deacons, committees, and leadership teams to provide unified direction and healthy planning.

· Foster a natural, community-driven church environment by participating in and encouraging fellowship meals, Bible studies, and casual summer get-togethers.

· Help the church take proactive, gradual steps forward to welcome new visitors, engage

young families, and foster wider member participation.

4. Equipping & Delegation

· Equip members to share in ministry responsibilities, cultivating a healthy culture where lay leadership and volunteers are actively developed.

· Create and teach structured, intentional classes designed to help members grow, including a dedicated New Members Class to smoothly assimilate those who join the church.

5. Community Connection

· Encourage and guide local community outreach initiatives to connect with neighbors and invite local families into the church.

· Represent the church well within the local community as time allows.

· Provide oversight and encouragement for targeted programs based on congregational needs, such as youth outreach, localized gospel outreach, grief/support groups, or a widow ministry.

Qualifications

● A clear, definitive calling to pastoral ministry.

● Full agreement and alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message (2000).

● Ability to preach and teach God's Word effectively with clear, practical application for all ages.

● A relational heart for shepherding, showing empathy, availability, and a solid understanding of small-church dynamics.

● Formal theological or ministry training (Bible degree, seminary, or equivalent) is preferred, but equivalent ministry experience will be highly valued.

Preferred Characteristics

● A relational shepherd who genuinely loves connecting with individuals and families.

● A patient leader who honors the rich heritage of the church while leading it enthusiastically toward future growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their ministry

journey, calling, and theological alignment to [email protected]

Visit us at our website: https://oldlexingtonbaptist.org/