SENIOR PASTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE
DeHaven Baptist Church
300 West Main Street
LaGrange, Kentucky 40031
About Our Church:
DeHaven Baptist Church, located in the heart of Oldham County in LaGrange, Kentucky, is a traditional Baptist congregation with a rich heritage of faith and service. As a mid-sized church, we are blessed with dedicated members and strong Sunday attendance, reflecting our commitment to corporate worship and fellowship. Our mature and well-established congregation maintains a passionate focus on fulfilling the Great Commission through local outreach and missions support. We seek a pastor who will partner with us in continuing this legacy while leading us into the future.
Position Requirements:
- Seminary education (M.Div. preferred)
- 5-10+ years of pastoral experience
- Family life that demonstrates strong Christian values
- Age range: 30-50 years preferred
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging, well-prepared sermons with an evangelistic and expository approach
- Lead traditional worship services
- Develop and implement community outreach and local missions programs
- Provide pastoral care through visitation of elderly, hospitalized, and homebound members
- Offer spiritual and personal counseling
- Oversee church administration and staff
Desired Qualities:
- Approachable and friendly demeanor
- Strong leadership abilities
- Caring spirit
- Humble attitude
- Heart for evangelism and missions
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (to be discussed)
- Annual vacation (to be discussed)
- Excused time allowed for church led mission trips
Qualified candidates should submit:
- Current resume/CV
- Statement of faith
- References from previous ministries
- Sample sermon (video/audio)
- Degree (preferred not required)
- Successful applicant must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
Contact Information:
Please reach out to David Fendley at 502-419-3974 or email questions and resumes to personnel.dehavenbaptist@gmail.com
Equal Opportunity Employer within the context of religious employment requirements.