Lead Pastor

Shepherd Staff • Kannapolis, NC

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About The Position

Shepherd Staff is working with Charity Baptist Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to find its next Lead Pastor. Charity is a welcoming, multigenerational congregation with strong children’s and student ministries, expressive worship, and a commitment to local and global missions. The pastor will be a faithful biblical preacher and relational shepherd who builds trust, develops leaders, and guides the church toward deeper spiritual maturity. The role works collaboratively with a committed team and a plurality of elders.

The ideal candidate is a faithful expository preacher who explains Scripture clearly, applies it thoughtfully, and aligns with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. They will demonstrate biblical character, integrity, emotional maturity, humility, and accountability. They will connect compassionately across generations, value shared elder leadership, invest in staff and lay leaders, and equip the congregation for spiritual growth, evangelism, and service. Additional information about the opportunity is available after confidentially expressing interest through the application process.

Requirements

• Be a faithful expository preacher who explains Scripture clearly and applies it thoughtfully.
• Align with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Demonstrate biblical character, proven integrity, emotional maturity, humility, and willingness to receive correction and accountability.
• Connect across generations with compassion, pastoral wisdom, and steadiness.
• Embrace shared elder leadership, value the existing team, and invest in staff and lay leaders.
• Equip people for spiritual growth, evangelism, and service, and strengthen next-generation and missions ministries.

Responsibilities

• Preach Scripture faithfully through clear, engaging exposition and practical application.
• Model prayer, personal spiritual growth, integrity, and accountable leadership.
• Shepherd the congregation alongside elders, staff, and deacons.
• Develop staff and lay leaders through mentoring, encouragement, and clear expectations.
• Strengthen discipleship pathways and equip members to make disciples.
• Guide ministry direction collaboratively and support evangelism and missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed