Senior Pastor — SBC Virginia, Danville, VA

Position: Senior Pastor

Organization: SBC Virginia

Location: Danville, VA

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Senior Pastor at North Main Baptist Church | SBC Virginia Senior Pastor North Main Baptist Church | Danville, VA Posted Date 7/26/2026 Description About North Main Baptist Church  We are committed to glorifying God and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more than fifty years, God has faithfully used our church to make disciples and impact our community. With the retirement of our present pastor, we prayerfully seek the man God has prepared to become our next Senior Pastor — a shepherd who will faithfully preach God's Word, lead with humility and equip North Main Baptist Church to fulfill the Great Commission.   “Loving God and Loving Others” is our mission statement based on the Great Commandment given to us by our Lord. (Matthew 22:37-40)   We want to grow every day in understanding what it means to follow Jesus and shape our lives according to the Gospel. As a church family, we are called to encourage one another in the Lord. We also understand that Christ’s call to make disciples extends beyond the walls of our church campus into the community around us and out to the world.   As a Southern Baptist Church, we are members of the Southern Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Our core beliefs can be found in the Baptist Faith and Message.   Position Summary  The Pastor is responsible for leading the church to function as a New Testament church. The Pastor is the leader of the Pastoral Ministries program of the church and, as such, he works with the Deacons and the church staff to lead the church in performing its objectives; to lead the church to engage in a fellowship of worship, witness, education, ministry, and service; to proclaim the Gospel to believers and unbelievers; and to care for the church members and other persons in the community.   The Pastor is the immediate supervisor of all ministerial staff and the overall supervisor of other staff. The Pastor is an ex-officio member of all teams.    The Ideal Candidate  Character   Demonstrates a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9) Holds firmly to biblical truth while demonstrating grace, compassion and wisdom in applying Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Titus 1:9)  Courageously upholds biblical convictions while speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) Leads with integrity, humility,wisdom and a servant's heart  Loves people and faithfully shepherds the congregation through prayer, encouragement,discipleship and pastoral care  Possesses a genuine passion for evangelism,missions and community outreach    Leadership & Ministry Gifts   Faithful expositor and communicator of God's Word (2 Timothy 4:2) Visionary leader who inspires and equips others for ministry Equips, mentors, and empowers staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and volunteers to use their spiritual gifts for the building up of Christ's Church (Ephesians 4:11–16; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Peter 4:10–11) Relational and approachable across all generations  Wise,collaborative and decisive while preserving unity within the church  Fosters a culture among ministry teams, committees and staff of prayerfully and humbly seeking God together, listening to one another and following God’s lead in unity with Him  Leads from a foundation of prayer, seeking God's wisdom and direction in every aspect of ministry (Acts 6:4; James 1:5; Ephesians 6:18) Demonstrates wise stewardship of the church's people, finances, facilities, and ministry opportunities for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 16:10–12)   Personality   Visible, approachable, and actively engaged in the life and ministry of the church (Romans 12:10–13; 1 Thessalonians 2:8) Encourages, equips, and empowers staff and ministry leaders by setting clear expectations, developing their gifts, and trusting them to lead with appropriate responsibility and accountability (Ephesians 4:11–12; 2 Timothy 2:2)  Addresses conflict directly, promptly, and biblically while pursuing reconciliation and protecting the unity of the church (Matthew 18:15–17; Romans 12:18; Ephesians 4:26–27) Steady and gracious under pressure, responding to disagreement, criticism and difficulty with spiritual and emotional maturity (Proverbs 15:1; Galatians 5:22–23)  Humble and teachable, welcoming wise counsel, receiving feedback with grace and demonstrating a willingness to grow (Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22)    Key Ministry Responsibilities  The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader and shepherd of North Main Baptist Church. He is responsible for faithfully preaching and teaching the Word of God, providing biblical vision and leadership, shepherding the congregation, equipping believers for ministry, and overseeing the overall health of the church. Working alongside church staff, deacons, ministry leaders, and the congregation, he will lead the church in fulfilling its mission locally and globally while affirming and supporting the Baptist Faith and Message. The Senior Pastor is accountable to North Main Baptist Church’s Ministry Advisory Council.    Spiritual Leadership   Preach and teach the Scriptures with biblical accuracy and practical application  Lead the congregation through preaching, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism  Cast a compelling, Christ-centered vision for the church Guard the doctrinal integrity of the church through faithful teaching and biblical leadership Equip believers for ministry and encourage spiritual maturity throughout the congregation Pastoral Care   Shepherd the congregation through counseling, visitation, prayer, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral ministries Foster a culture of compassionate care through staff and volunteers Pray faithfully for the congregation and provide spiritual guidance during times of crisis and significant life events    Leadership & Administration   Provide leadership and accountability for church staff Work collaboratively with deacons, ministry leaders, and committees Lead congregational business meetings with biblical integrity Provide overall leadership for the ministries and operations of the church Oversee budgeting and ministry planning Develop future ministry leaders through mentoring and delegation Promote the faithful stewardship of the church's financial, physical, andministry resources  Ensure church ministries and practices remain aligned with the church's mission, vision, and governing documents    Community & Missions   Lead the church in local outreach, global missions, and cooperative ministry Lead by example in sharing the Gospel and encourage the congregation to actively engage in personal evangelism Represent the church within the Southern Baptist Convention, local association, and community as appropriate   Required Qualifications   Minimum of a seminary master's degree (M.Div. preferred)  Minimum five years of pastoral leadership experience  Ordained pastor  Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000  Meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9  Demonstrated ability to faithfully preach and teach God's Word  Demonstrated ability to shepherd and disciple believers  Strong verbal and written communication skills   Preferred Qualifications   Experience serving in a significant leadership role within a church of at least 200 in average weekly attendance Experience supervising full-time church staff  Southern Baptist ministry experience  Experience leading a church through strategic growth or revitalization  Experience developing and mentoring ministry leaders Compensation   A competitive salary and benefits package will be determined based on education, experience and comparable churches. Benefits include housing allowance, retirement, insurance, ministry expense reimbursement, vacation and other approved benefits.  Package range: $88,000 – $132,000   Application Process   All interested and qualified persons should submit an initial Candidate Package including:  A letter of interest which includes a description of how you became a believer of Jesus Christ, as well as how you were initially called to ministry  Resume Three (3) recommendation/reference letters (clergy, layperson, and personal references) Links to recent sermons (if available)   Note : Final candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal, sex offender registry, financial (where permitted by law), education, employment, and reference verification, prior to employment.    Submit materials to:  resume123@northmain.church    Salary 88,000.00 – 132,000.00 Annual Ministry Type Senior Pastor Hours/Schedule Full-Time Contact Name Matthew Carter Contact Info (Email and/or Phone) resume123@northmain.church Share this job