Senior Pastor

MinistryHub•West Chester, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MinistryHub is honored to partner with Goshen Baptist Church in their search for a Senior Pastor. Goshen Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to shepherd a healthy, Word-centered congregation of approximately 245 in weekly attendance. We are looking for a pastor with a mature knowledge of Scripture and the ability to rightly divide, preach, and teach the Word of God. The right candidate will also be able to lead with wisdom and humility, cultivate a healthy staff culture, and help the church grow in its understanding and application of biblical truth. Goshen Baptist Church is an unaffiliated, historic church founded in 1827 that remains firmly rooted in the eternal truth of God’s Word and committed to sharing the gospel in our community and the world. This is an opportunity to lead a healthy and historic church with a strong staff team and a rich history of community impact for the kingdom of God. Goshen values biblical preaching, spiritual growth, collaborative leadership, meaningful pastoral care, vibrant worship, and a strong commitment to missions. The church is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in beautiful Chester County, approximately 45 minutes west of Philadelphia and within easy reach of Lancaster County and the New Jersey shore.

Requirements

Minimum of ten years of experience in church leadership and pastoral ministry.
MDiv or comparable theological degree preferred.
Expositional preaching experience is highly valued.
Strong team leadership skills and the ability to function well within a collaborative leadership structure.
Alignment with the doctrinal convictions and ministry philosophy of Goshen Baptist Church.

Nice To Haves

Faithful expositor of God’s Word
Relational shepherd
Collaborative leader
Love helping a congregation grow in spiritual maturity through preaching, discipleship, and personal example
Energized by the opportunity to lead a healthy, multigenerational church with a strong foundation, a collaborative leadership culture, and a deep commitment to the gospel
Mature knowledge of Scripture and the ability to rightly divide, preach, and teach the Word of God
Ability to lead with wisdom and humility
Ability to cultivate a healthy staff culture
Ability to help the church grow in its understanding and application of biblical truth
Mature and faithful teacher of God’s Word
Relational shepherd who loves people and disciples them with patience and grace
Effective expositional preacher
Collaborative leader who works well in a multiple-staff environment
Strong team builder who can lead within a shared leadership structure alongside elders and deacons
Skilled in balancing pastoral care, organizational leadership, and strategic thinking
Committed to helping the church reach non-believers, make disciples, and promote a spirit of love within the congregation

Responsibilities

Deliver the truth of God’s Word through Sunday morning messages and other regular services.
Devote significant time to prayer, study, and preparation for the preaching ministry.
Communicate Scripture in a way that helps the congregation understand biblical teaching and apply it to daily life.
Provide leadership for worship services in collaboration with our Associate Pastor for Worship including believer’s baptism, the Lord’s Supper, weddings, and funerals.
Provide overall vision and spiritual leadership to the associate pastor, staff, elders, deacons, and congregation.
Foster a healthy team atmosphere within the staff and lay leadership of the church.
Provide direction, accountability, and encouragement for staff and ministry leaders.
Help organize clear lines of authority and responsibility within the staff and ministry structure.
Lead the congregation in spiritual growth through preaching, teaching, personal interaction, and example.
Help make disciples within the congregation and promote a spirit of love throughout the church.
Oversee pastoral care, outreach, visitation, and assimilation of new people into the life of the church.
Cultivate his own spiritual growth with diligence through prayer, study of Scripture, and the faithful example of godly personal and family life.