Religious | Independent Baptist
49 Jacobstown Arneytown Rd.
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
https://jacobstownbaptist.com/
Full-Time
Posted: Feb 19, 2026
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description
Jacobstown Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who will take an active role in leading, equipping, and shepherding the congregation in partnership with the elders and members. He will be committed to speaking the truth of Scripture while being theologically informed, relevant, and practical. The ideal candidate would also take an active role in shaping all services with the focus on pointing our members to the greatness and goodness of our Savior. Our ideal candidate would possess qualities that would allow them to provide solid biblical preaching, individual discipleship, oversight for outreach mission and ministries, biblically saturated worship, and leadership in church planning, while valuing Scripture as a source of truth and maintaining a broadly reformed view of the Christian life and the Gospel.
Key Responsibilities
- Preach and Lead Worship:
- Develop and deliver weekly sermons and facilitate meaningful worship experiences.
- Provide devotionals for Wednesday night prayer meetings.
- Disciple and Support Members:
- Actively build relationships with church members to disciple, equip, support, and encourage them in their faith.
- Minister in Crisis:
- Serve and minister to individuals during times of crisis, offering spiritual and emotional support.
- Provide Counseling:
- Offer counseling support to church members as needed.
- Support Missions:
- Stay informed about the work of the missions committee and provide advice and encouragement.
- Perform Ceremonies:
- Conduct baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
Qualifications
- Faith and Character:
- Demonstrate a clear love for Christ, reflected in both personal life and ministry work in accordance with the Biblical qualifications for leaders.
- Education and Ordination:
- Preferably a college or post graduate education (but will consider candidates that do not possess a degree).
- Experience:
- Meaningful pastoral experience is preferred.
- Biblical Standards:
- Exemplify the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Tim. 3:10; Titus 1:5-16; 1 Peter 5:1-2.
- Theological Communication:
- Show a demonstrated ability to articulate biblical theology in a clear, understandable, and applicable manner for church members.
- Leadership Skills:
- Be a servant leader with strong leadership abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and one with a collaborative mindset.
How to Apply
Total Salary and Benefits
- Compensation package Commensurate with experience
- Parsonage or housing allowance available
- Medical benefits
- Continuing education support
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Sabbatical season available after set time of employment
Application Process
To apply for the Senior Pastor position at Jacobstown Baptist Church, please review the job description and visit the church website for additional context, https://jacobstownbaptist.com/. Along with your resume, please provide answers to the following:
- A short overview of yourself and your distinctives.
- Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Pastor for JBC?
- Describe your experience in ministry and how it qualifies you to serve as Pastor at JBC.
Please submit your resume and responses to Jbc.pulpit.team@gmail.com.
Primary Contact: Lisa Ford
Email: lisaford1703@gmail.com
Phone: (609) 929-6359
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