Pastor – First Baptist Church

Job overview

The Pastor – First Baptist Church role is onsite in Pittsburg, CA; compensation is not specified. First Baptist Church’s mission is to worship God and carry out its Christian mission through evangelism, equipping members, and applying scripture. The pastor provides spiritual leadership, preaching, teaching, and pastoral care while working with church leadership to guide the congregation’s direction and growth. The role also develops staff and volunteers and leads community engagement aligned with the church’s mission.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver weekly sermons
• lead teaching and theological direction
• officiate baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals, and child dedications
• guide vision and strategic planning with church leaders
• provide pastoral care and counseling
• develop staff and volunteer leaders
• oversee day-to-day operations
• build community relationships and lead outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pastor

first baptist church

pittsburg ca

christian ministry

preaching

teaching

pastoral care

church leadership

community outreach

volunteer development

strategic planning

ordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires ordination and 5–10 years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience, along with at least an associate degree in divinity, Christian theology, or pastoral ministry.

About the employer

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