Lead Pastor

First Baptist Church of Sonoma, CA is seeking its next faithful Pastor. We are a historic church positioned in the heart of Sonoma, CA. Sonoma is a beautiful city of about 11,000 one hour north of San Francisco. We are a smaller church in the midst of revitalization, but the Lord has blessed us financially to be able to provide for our next Pastor and his family.

We are looking for the following doctrinal commitments in our next Pastor:




A commitment to the centrality and sufficiency of the Word of God
A high view of God and His sovereignty in salvation (Reformed soteriology)
Expository preaching as the normative means of proclaiming God’s truth
A complementarian view of men and women and a commitment to biblical sexuality
A ministry that is Christ-centered and gospel-focused in both doctrine and practice
Affirmation of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
Has ties to California or the Western United States and has a long-term commitment to the region (Preferably)




QUALIFICATIONS

Ministry Background: At least 3 years of Pastoral Ministry (Preferably)
Preaching/Teaching: Proven ability to handle the Word faithfully and apply it pastorally
Shepherding Orientation: Demonstrated care and connection across generational lines
Character: Qualifications of an elder in accordance with 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Leadership: Reputation for managing his household well and leading effectively in the church
Education: a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or greater from an accredited seminary (Preferably)




RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Ministry of the Word: Regularly preach ~48 times per year and teach the Scriptures with clarity, depth, and pastoral sensitivity. Also providing leadership to discipleship groups. 
Private Ministry of the Word and Prayer: Provide pastoral care through biblical counseling, prayer, visitation, regular hospitality, and personal discipling relationships
Shepherding: Walk with God’s people through all seasons of life and faith, offering encouragement, correction, and biblical perspective
Equip the Saints: Cultivate an every-member ministry mentality, encouraging and equipping the body for gospel service
Worship Leadership: Plan and participate in leading public worship services that bring glory to God and joy to God’s people
Evangelism: Commit to regularly sharing Christ with the lost in Sonoma.
Prayer: Commit to regularly praying for the church and the lost in Sonoma. 







To Apply please send resume and link to at least one sermon to sonomapastorsearch@gmail.com



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