Job Opportunities

Senior Pastor

Religious | Evangelical Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church
307 University Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
https://fpcstarkville.org

 

Full-Time

Posted: Mar 17, 2026

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Description


Full-time senior pastor for 300 member EPC church in Starkville, MS. Responsible for preaching and teaching, pastoring the congregation and managing the staff of 12 (4 full-time and 7 part-time). Associate pastor, youth pastor, college ministry intern, and preschool director are full-time positions. Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, and the FPC Starkville congregation would like to expand its ministry to the campus as well as attract young families.

Salary: >=$90K

Requirements


Qualifications

Expository teaching of the Scriptures and committed to Reformed theology with a real-life application for the congregation, both believers and non-believers

Committed to the Great Commission

Demonstrate a genuine heart for shepherding the congregation with joy, compassion, and attentiveness

Strong in organizational and administrative leadership

Gifted in delegation to staff and congregation

Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, with senior pastor experience, preferred but not required

Master of Divinity required; further education appreciated

 

Attributes

Strong Biblical character: walks with integrity and leads by example

An approachable and humble shepherd

Invested in the lives of our congregation

Passionate about missions, both locally and globally, as well as outreach to MSU students

Ability to inspire stewardship and generous giving to the glory of God

Energetically serves our community

Welcomes feedback and responds with conviction and care

 

How to Apply


McGowan Global Institute is assisting us in our search. If you desire to apply for this position, please fill out the Pastor Registration at mcgowanglobal.com  

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