Senior Pastor Full Time

Mount Carmel Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd our congregation through faithful exposition of Scripture, biblical leadership, and gospel-centered vision.

The Role
The Senior Pastor serves with full Elder authority and works alongside Elders of the church to provide spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership to the church.

He will:

• Preach the majority of Sunday morning services through expositional, Spirit-led proclamation of God’s Word.
• Provide pastoral care and shepherding to the congregation.
• Lead long-term ministry vision and strategy.
• Oversee pastoral and ministry staff.
• Promote unity, discipleship, and outreach.

Doctrinal Alignment

The candidate must affirm:

• Mount Carmel Baptist Church’s doctrinal statement and membership covenant
• Southern Baptist theological convictions
• Reformed theology
• Believer’s baptism by immersion
• Complementarianism
• A biblical understanding of marriage

Qualifications

• Clearly called and gifted for pastoral ministry
• Committed to expository preaching
• Strong theological foundation
• Proven leadership experience
• Passion for evangelism and discipleship
• Collaborative team leadership style
• Willingness to reside in the Lake City area

About Lake City

Lake City, located at the intersection of I-75 and I-10, offers small-town warmth with regional accessibility. The community is served by:

• HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
• Lake City VA Medical Center
• Florida Gateway College

With affordable housing, family-oriented neighborhoods, and strong community life, Lake City provides an inviting setting for long-term ministry.

Mount Carmel Baptist Church seeks a pastor who will faithfully preach the Word, shepherd with humility, and lead with conviction into the next season of gospel ministry.

**We will be accepting resumes and applications through March 17, 2026**

For the pdf version job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV2SKhYWOjKycrMF8SFLqj41bLYBJh0cXfhe_0c-FxM/edit?usp=drive_link