Job Description – Bi-Vocational Pastor
Pike Baptist Church • Pike, Texas
Pike Baptist Church is seeking a bi-vocational pastor to shepherd our congregation, strengthen our outreach, and help us grow in faith, family, and purpose in Christ. This individual will provide spiritual leadership to the church while working collaboratively with a committed group of lay leaders who are ready to walk alongside and support the new pastor.
Primary Responsibilities:
Worship Leadership
Prepare and deliver weekly sermons grounded in Scripture
Oversee all aspects of worship services, including planning, preaching, ordinances, and invitations
Encourage participation from members in music, prayer, and Scripture reading
Spiritual Formation
Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual direction for individuals and families
Lead discipleship efforts and encourage ongoing spiritual growth
Teach and support Bible study opportunities for all ages
Community Engagement
Serve as a Community Ambassador of Pike Baptist Church—building relationships, representing the church publicly, and embodying our mission outside the walls
Champion the church’s presence in the local area through outreach, service, and relational investment
Encourage missional living among members and lead by example
Leadership and Collaboration
Work in close partnership with the Deacons and Trustees to care for the body and steward church resources
Encourage unity, accountability, and shared vision within the church
Support and equip lay leaders in their areas of ministry
Qualifications:
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of spiritual maturity
A genuine call to serve the local church in pastoral ministry
Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor, as outlined in:
1 Timothy 3:1–7
Titus 1:5–9
1 Peter 5:1–4
Willingness to serve in a bi-vocational capacity
Willing to invest in the community and build relationships outside the church
Ability to lead, teach, and relate to people across generations
Job Description – Bi-Vocational Pastor
Pike Baptist Church • Pike, Texas
Pike Baptist Church is seeking a bi-vocational pastor to shepherd our congregation, strengthen our outreach, and help us grow in faith, family, and purpose in Christ. This individual will provide spiritual leadership to the church while working collaboratively with a committed group of lay leaders who are ready to walk alongside and support the new pastor.
Primary Responsibilities:
Worship Leadership
Prepare and deliver weekly sermons grounded in Scripture
Oversee all aspects of worship services, including planning, preaching, ordinances, and invitations
Encourage participation from members in music, prayer, and Scripture reading
Spiritual Formation
Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual direction for individuals and families
Lead discipleship efforts and encourage ongoing spiritual growth
Teach and support Bible study opportunities for all ages
Community Engagement
Serve as a Community Ambassador of Pike Baptist Church—building relationships, representing the church publicly, and embodying our mission outside the walls
Champion the church’s presence in the local area through outreach, service, and relational investment
Encourage missional living among members and lead by example
Leadership and Collaboration
Work in close partnership with the Deacons and Trustees to care for the body and steward church resources
Encourage unity, accountability, and shared vision within the church
Support and equip lay leaders in their areas of ministry
Qualifications:
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of spiritual maturity
A genuine call to serve the local church in pastoral ministry
Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor, as outlined in:
1 Timothy 3:1–7
Titus 1:5–9
1 Peter 5:1–4
Willingness to serve in a bi-vocational capacity
Willing to invest in the community and build relationships outside the church
Ability to lead, teach, and relate to people across generations