Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor
Livingston First Baptist Church

About Livingston First Baptist Church
Livingston First Baptist Church is a Christ-centered congregation committed to worship, discipleship, fellowship, and mission. We seek a Senior Pastor who will provide spiritual leadership, faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, shepherd our congregation, and lead us forward in unity and purpose.

Livingston First Baptist Church is located in Livingston, Alabama, a close-knit community with a population of approximately 3,100 people. Livingston is situated in the heart of a college town and is home to the University of West Alabama. Our community is blessed with excellent educational opportunities, offering childcare and schooling from infancy through a college degree, all within a one-mile radius of the church.

Our congregation includes approximately 250 members, with an average weekly attendance of 80 in Sunday morning worship services and 60 in Sunday School. We are a multigenerational church with a broad range of families, from young families with children to senior adults. Livingston First Baptist Church is very involved in the local community and is equipped with a 6,000-square-foot Family Life Center, including a commercial-grade kitchen, which supports fellowship, outreach, and ministry activities.

Our Mission
As an organized group of believers, Livingston First Baptist Church set forth this statement:

· To be a caring fellowship of believers who demonstrate love to God, to one another, and to all people.

· To assemble together in the unity of God’s Spirit to worship Him and support each other.

· To grow as Christian individuals and as families through the disciplines of prayer and Bible study.

· And to witness for Jesus Christ in our community and throughout the world.

Position Summary
The Senior Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of Livingston First Baptist Church, with primary priorities in preaching, pastoral care, and administration. The Senior Pastor is responsible for faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, shepherding the congregation through intentional pastoral care, and providing effective administrative and organizational leadership in partnership with church leadership. This role includes offering clear vision and direction, nurturing spiritual growth, encouraging unity, and guiding the church in fulfilling its mission locally and globally.

Qualifications
· A clear calling from God to pastoral ministry.

· A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by personal character and spiritual maturity.

· Commitment to the authority of Scripture and alignment with Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

· Master of Divinity or equivalent theological education from an accredited institution (preferred).

· Demonstrated experience with a minimum of 3 years pastoral leadership, preaching, teaching, and shepherding a congregation.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

· Ability to lead collaboratively, inspire unity, and manage change with wisdom and grace.

· A heart for evangelism, discipleship, and missions.

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and any additional materials to [email protected] . All inquiries and applications will be handled with prayerful consideration and confidentiality.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]