Senior Pastor - Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello (Monticello, IL)

LancasterSearch • Monticello, IL

56d • $130,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello, Illinois, is searching for their next Senior Pastor. The church is a warm and friendly Southern Baptist Church seeking to bring Christ to our community. The Senior Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the Biblical revelation as the inerrant and inspired Word of God, to engage in and oversee pastoral care ministries, and to provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life. The ideal candidate will be a Biblical Preacher and Teacher, a Relational Shepherd and Leader, and a Servant-Hearted Visionary. Calvary, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, is active in giving, community involvement, and missions. The church mission statement is “Loving God, Loving People By Being Disciples Who Make Disciples” and that statement is being fulfilled through thriving children’s, youth, and adult ministries. Calvary averages 125 for Sunday morning services and 80 for Wednesday night services.

Requirements

• Southern Baptist committed to the inerrancy of Scripture
• Skilled in preaching for diverse audiences
• Resume
• Answers to specific questions about fit, ministry experience, and theology
• Link to at least one online sermon

Nice To Haves

• Ability to support the new pastor in growing the church spiritually
• Ability to attract new families to the congregation

Responsibilities

• Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Teach the Biblical revelation as the inerrant and inspired Word of God
• Engage in and oversee pastoral care ministries
• Provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life
• Build strong community ties across demographics
• Balance tradition with growth through collaborative leadership
• Prioritize pastoral care, outreach, and evangelism with Christlike humility
• Engage both older and younger congregants effectively

Benefits

• $130,000 Total Package

What This Job Offers

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