Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor Opportunity Profile

Ridgefield Baptist Church Ridgefield, CT
Join a growing church community just 50 miles from NYC!

About RBC
Ridgefield Baptist Church is a vibrant, Gospel-centered congregation of 130 members in beautiful Fairfield County, Connecticut. We're grounded in God's Word, thankful for His grace, and committed to pursuing God's will in all we do. We're a financially healthy church with no debt, dedicated staff, and strong community ties. Our mission is simple: Worship, Connect, Serve.

Located in charming Ridgefield with easy Metro-North access to NYC, you'll enjoy small-town New England living with big-city accessibility. The area offers excellent schools, outdoor recreation, arts venues, and a tight-knit community atmosphere.

What You'll Do
Preach & Teach: Deliver engaging, Gospel-centered messages rooted in Scripture that transform lives and help people grow as disciples
Lead & Vision Cast: Work collaboratively with our leadership team to guide the church toward God's mission and vision for our future
Pastor & Care: Build meaningful relationships within our congregation and broader community, shepherding people in their walk with Christ
Develop Others: Mentor and empower staff, volunteers, and emerging leaders to discover and use their God-given gifts in ministry
Community Engagement: Connect with local organizations and neighbors to share Christ's love and the transformative power of the Gospel

What We're Looking For
Faith & Character
•Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to maturing in their walk with Jesus Christ and devoted to Scripture
•Full agreement with our Statement of Faith and baptistic practices
•Demonstrates biblical elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)

Experience & Education
•Master's degree in theology or related field (MDiv preferred)
•5+ years of senior ministry experience with regular preaching and pastoral care
•Experience leading staff and volunteers

Skills & Strengths
•Excellent communicator who preaches expositionally with Gospel-centered conviction and a conversational style, helping people come to Christ and grow as everyday disciples.
•Strong relational skills - approachable and genuinely caring for people
•Emotionally intelligent with good organizational abilities
•Heart for pastoral care and making disciples who make disciples

Leadership Style
•Collaborative approach that empowers others
•Able to cast vision and guide strategic direction
•Committed to developing people and building community

Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and building God's kingdom in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Send to: ridgefieldpsc@gmail.com
Include:
1. Resume (Word format)
2. Your faith story and ministry journey
3. Two video links of your best preaching/teaching

Learn More:
•Website: https://www.ridgefieldbaptist.org/
•Our sermons: https://www.youtube.com/RidgefieldBaptistChurch
•Statement of Faith: https://www.ridgefieldbaptist.org/doctrine
Ridgefield Baptist Church is excited about our future and ready to welcome the right pastor to help lead us in faithful Gospel ministry and continued growth for God's glory.