About Trinity Church

Trinity Church is a biblically conservative, elder-led congregation located in Livermore, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are one church with two unified yet distinct congregations: English-speaking and Spanish-speaking, each worshiping independently while sharing a common vision, leadership, and doctrinal foundation.

Together, our congregations average approximately 150 regular weekly attendees. We are committed to faithful exposition of Scripture, meaningful discipleship, and gospel-centered community life.

Livermore offers a unique blend of small-town charm and suburban atmospheres. The city is known for its family-friendly environment, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks and open spaces, and a vibrant downtown. Livermore is also home to internationally recognized science and technology institutions, as well as thriving arts, cultural, and scientific communities.

Website: trinitylivermore.orgYouTube: youtube.com/@Trinitylivermore

Position Overview

Title: Senior PastorStatus: Full-Time

The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary preaching pastor and spiritual leader of Trinity Church, providing biblical leadership, doctrinal clarity, and strategic direction in partnership with the elders and pastoral staff.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000Benefits:Retirement planMedical, dental, and vision insuranceNote: Family member's coverage is available at the pastor's expenseHousing Allowance:A tax-exempt housing allowance is included in the total compensation packageAllocation is determined by the Senior PastorBy continuing in the application process, candidates must affirm Trinity Church's Statement of Faith (https://www.trinitylivermore.org/start-here) and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmjqet04P6BYNnsa0A4p1z4thX7LSsNM/view?usp=share_link). Candidates who advance in the process will also receive the church bylaws and must agree to them in order to continue.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

Be a man who meets the biblical qualifications for elder leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1Demonstrate biblical, servant-hearted leadershipHave a proven reputation for leading his household wellBe a spiritually mature believer with evident Christlike characterHold, or be actively pursuing, an M.Div. or higherBe firmly committed to expository preaching as the primary means of proclaiming God's WordUphold the centrality and sufficiency of ScriptureHold a complementarian view of men and women and a biblical understanding of sexualityAffirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1 between one man and one womanDemonstrate a Christ-centered, gospel-focused ministry in both doctrine and practicePossess a minimum of five years of ministry leadership experience

Expectations and Key Responsibilities

The Senior Pastor will:

Serve as the primary preaching pastorProvide doctrinal leadership and theological clarityMaintain clear, open, and gracious communication with staff, elders, and church membersCollaborate closely with elders, associate pastors, and church staffOversee church finances in partnership with the pastors, elders and finance teamEquip, train, and develop leaders for classes, seminars, and ministry initiativesDevelop and implement strategies for:Conducting community outreach and evangelismAssimilating individuals and families into Life GroupsEquipping members for meaningful ministry involvementLead efforts to identify, recruit, train, empower, and invest in current and future ministry leaders

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit the following:

Cover LetterResumeIn the cover letter, please include:

Your philosophy of ministryYour current ministry role and responsibilitiesA brief testimonyWhy you believe you would be a good fit to serve as Senior Pastor at Trinity Church