Lead 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:
- Resume (Word format)
- Your faith story and ministry journey
- Two video links of your best preaching/teaching
Learn More:
- Website: https://www.ridgefieldbaptist.org/
- Our sermons: https://www.youtube.com/RidgefieldBaptistChurch
- Statement of Faith: https://www.ridgefieldbaptist.org/doctrine