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Lead Pastor

Date Posted: November 8, 2025
Hours Per Week: 40
Ridgefield Baptist Church
Ridgefield, CT, USA
Job Type: Lead/Head/Senior Pastor
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Join a growing church community just 50 miles from NYC!

About RBC

Ridgefield Baptist Church is a vibrant, Gospel-centered congregation of 130 members in beautiful Fairfield County, Connecticut. We’re grounded in God’s Word, thankful for His grace, and committed to pursuing God’s will in all we do. We’re a financially healthy church with no debt, dedicated staff, and strong community ties. Our mission is simple: Worship, Connect, Serve.

Located in charming Ridgefield with easy Metro-North access to NYC, you’ll enjoy small- town New England living with big-city accessibility. The area offers excellent schools, outdoor recreation, arts venues, and a tight-knit community atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

  • Preach & Teach: Deliver engaging, Gospel-centered messages rooted in Scripture that transform lives and help people grow as disciples.
  • Lead & Vision Cast: Work collaboratively with our leadership team to guide the church toward God’s mission and vision for our future.
  • Pastor & Care: Build meaningful relationships within our congregation and broader community, shepherding people in their walk with Christ.
  • Develop Others: Mentor and empower staff, volunteers, and emerging leaders to discover and use their God-given gifts in ministry.
  • Community Engagement: Connect with local organizations and neighbors to share Christ’s love and the transformative power of the Gospel.

What We’re Looking For

Faith & Character

  • Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to maturing in their walk with Jesus Christ and devoted to Scripture.
  • Full agreement with our Statement of Faith and baptistic practices.
  • Demonstrates biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)Experience & Education.
  • Master’s degree in theology or related field (MDiv preferred).
  • 5+ years of senior ministry experience with regular preaching and pastoral care.
  • Experience leading staff and volunteers.

Skills & Strengths

  • Excellent communicator who preaches expositionally with Gospel-centered conviction and a conversational style, helping people come to Christ and grow as everyday disciples.
  • Strong relational skills – approachable and genuinely caring for people.
  • Emotionally intelligent with good organizational abilities.
  • Heart for pastoral care and making disciples who make disciples.

Leadership Style

  • Collaborative approach that empowers others.
  • Able to cast vision and guide strategic direction.
  • Committed to developing people and building community.

How To Apply

If you’re passionate about proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and building God\’s kingdom in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we\’d love to hear from you!

Send to: [email protected]

Include:

  1. Resume (Word format)
  2. Your faith story and ministry journey
  3. Two video links of your best preaching/teaching

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