Pastor – First Baptist Church, Blanchester

Job overview

The Pastor role is onsite in Blanchester, OH. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with education and experience; no numeric salary is specified. First Baptist Church seeks a pastor to continue its mission of sharing the Gospel and supporting church growth and worldwide missions. The pastor leads preaching and worship, disciples and supports members, provides care during crises, and helps guide the church’s ministry and operations. The role contributes to the church’s goals through biblical teaching, evangelism, member support, missions engagement, and appropriate church revitalization strategies.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver weekly sermons and facilitate worship
• provide devotionals for Wednesday prayer meetings
• build relationships to disciple, equip, support, and encourage members
• minister to people in crisis and provide counseling support as needed
• stay informed about the missions committee and offer advice and encouragement
• prepare the annual budget for the Advisory Board
• conduct baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pastor

first baptist church

blanchester oh

biblical preaching

worship leadership

discipleship

evangelism

church revitalization

worldwide missions

pastoral counseling

baptisms

weddings and funerals

garbc

housing allowance or parsonage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Customizable compensation package may include a housing allowance or optional parsonage, medical benefits, continuing education support, a pension plan, and paid vacation.

Why this role

The church prefers a Baptist-ordained minister with a Master of Divinity from a GARBC-accredited university or equivalent; meaningful pastoral experience is preferred. The customizable compensation package may include a housing allowance or optional parsonage, medical benefits, continuing education support, a pension plan, and paid vacation.

About the employer

LancasterSearch is hiring for this role. Industry: Religious Organizations. Sector: 81.