Full-Time Pastor

Job Description: Senior Pastor
Church: The First Baptist Church of Brentwood (FCBC)
Location: 201 North Road, Brentwood, New Hampshire
Denominational Affiliation: American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire (ABCVNH)
Our Church: A Place to Belong
The First Baptist Church of Brentwood is a welcoming, multi-generational community of believers centered on the cross and sent out in the love of Christ. For over 200 years, we have been a cornerstone of faith in Brentwood, New Hampshire, dedicated to worshiping God, teaching the Gospel, and serving our neighbors. We are seeking a passionate and visionary Senior Pastor to lead our congregation in spiritual growth and community engagement. If you are a devoted leader committed to shepherding a church family and sharing the timeless truth of Jesus Christ, we invite you to consider joining us.

Key Responsibilities
As the spiritual leader of the church, the Senior Pastor will be responsible for the spiritual well-being of the congregation, working in close cooperation with the Diaconate, Boards, and Committees. Primary responsibilities include:

• Preaching and Worship: Have full charge over all public worship services, delivering engaging, biblically-based sermons that align with the church’s Statement of Faith. Administer the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
• Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care: Provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and counseling to the congregation. Foster the development of Christian character within the church and the local community.
• Administrative Leadership: Serve as an advisory member to all boards, committees, and functions of the church, including the Church Cabinet. Administer the church’s activities in cooperation with the Diaconate, Board of Trustees, and Board of Christian Education.
• Discipleship and Education: Support and guide the educational ministries of the church, including Sunday School and Bible studies, to deepen the faith of our members.
• Community and Mission: Fulfill our purpose of demonstrating the beauty of the Spirit of Jesus Christ and endeavoring to bring His love to all people.

Qualifications

• Must be an ordained American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire (ABCVNH) minister or have “privilege of call” with ABCVNH, as stipulated in the church bylaws.
• A degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field from an accredited seminary or university.
• Proven pastoral experience with strong preaching, teaching, and counseling skills.
• A heart for collaborative ministry and demonstrated ability to lead within a church structure that includes boards and committees.
• A personal faith and doctrine in harmony with The First Baptist Church of Brentwood’s Statement of Faith as outlined in our bylaws.

Our Statement of Faith
We affirm that the Bible is the sole authority for faith and practice. We believe in one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His atoning death on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, His physical resurrection, and His present intercession on our behalf as our High Priest and advocate.