Senior Pastor Full Time

Senior Pastor Job Announcement

Ramona Southern Baptist Church (RSBC) is seeking a senior pastor. Positioned within the town of Ramona, California, RSBC is a small community church with about 50 active members. We are a congregation shaped by the authority of Scripture and Bible-centered teaching. Worship is a blend of both contemporary songs and traditional hymns. Other church activities in which the approved candidate would be expected to lead and/or participate in include Sunday School, small group Bible studies, and Vacation Bible School.

Qualifications and Requirements Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must meet the biblical qualifications of an Overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1Peter 5:1-4.
• Candidates must affirm and uphold the doctrinal beliefs of the Southern Baptist Convention, as expressed in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 (https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/).
• Candidates must have completed seminary training or an equivalent formal theological education.
• Candidates must have a minimum of two years prior vocational pastoral ministry experience.
• Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate in or near the community served by the church. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:
• Values Scripture over personal agendas. • Ability to work collaboratively with elders, deacons, committees, and ministry teams.
• Willingness to engage in direct personal outreach, home visits, shut-in care, and counseling.
• A heart for discipleship, mentoring, and equipping others for ministry.
• Commitment to community outreach, evangelism, and local engagement.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly preach and teach during Sunday worship services and mid-week Bible studies.
• Conduct funeral services and wedding ceremonies, as needed.
• Provide pastoral counseling to individuals and families facing personal, relational, or spiritual challenges.
• Visit members in hospitals, nursing homes, and other care settings to offer prayer, encouragement, and support.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities related to the church office, finances, facilities, and ministry operations.
• Lead, support, and organize the Elder Board, fostering unity, communication, and shared leadership.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the church office, ensuring availability to staff, ministry leaders, and church members to meet daily pastoral and administrative needs.

Compensation: $50,000.00 – $55,000/year depending on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and a link(s) to a recent sermon to: [email protected]