Senior Pastor, New Highland

Key Responsibilities

• Preach and lead worship services.
• Lead an effective ministry of spiritual formation and evangelism.
• Develop discipleship at every age and stage.
• Develop and train teachers and small group leaders.
• Serve as chief administrator of our paid staff.
• Supervise and mentor our church staff.
• Participate in church council and business meetings.
• Provide content for the monthly email newsletter (Envoy) and the Sunday bulletin.
• Visit members and prospects.
• Counsel and encourage people through every season of life.
• Provide premarital counseling and officiate weddings and funerals.
• Support our Day School and use this as an evangelistic outreach.
• Represent the church in the community.
• Partner with our Future Church Team on planning for the future growth of our church.

Who We Are Looking For

Walks closely with Jesus, with a life marked by prayer, personal Bible study, and spiritual maturity.

Lives with integrity, humility, honesty, and steady, grounded character.

Loves preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, and communicates well with all kinds of audiences.

Holds sound biblical theology that aligns with our mission, statement of faith, and ethics statement, and supports a blended worship style.

Casts a compelling vision, leads collaboratively, and motivates volunteers to engage.

Bridges between the church and the wider community through creative use of technology.

Maintains a healthy family life, personal wellbeing, and a sustainable rhythm of work and rest.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience serving as Senior Pastor.
• Alignment with Baptist statement of faith.
• Willingness to make your primary residence in the greater Mechanicsville Virginia area.
• An advanced degree in theology or divinity is preferred.

Pay And Benefits

The posted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000, based on experience, education, and alignment with the role.

• Two weeks of vacation and five days of paid personal sick leave accrued per year, up to a maximum of ten days.
• Paid holidays.
• To up to 10% of salary designated to manage medical premiums/expenses.
• To up to 3% of salary contributed to a retirement or investment account.
• Annual performance bonus potential.
• Budget for various ministry support like phone, technology, library, conferences, etc.

How To Apply

Please send your resume, a cover letter, and your salary expectations to: seniorpastorsearchnhbc@gmail.com