Pastor

Living Hope Fellowship is prayerfully seeking the man God has called to shepherd our congregation through faithful preaching of God’s Word and Christ-centered leadership for future generations.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God through faithful expository preaching of Scripture

• Clearly present the Gospel and extend an invitation for salvation

• Shepherd the congregation with compassion, humility, and integrity

• Lead the church in evangelism and discipleship

• Work in unity with church leadership and deacons according to Baptist polity

• Provide pastoral care through visitation, prayer, and encouragement

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications for a pastor found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9

• Full agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

• Affirm the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture

• Demonstrates a clear calling and passion for pastoral ministry

• A heart for all generations and building up the body of Christ

• Evangelical Southern Baptist background preferred

• Willing to cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Program

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Theology, Christian Studies, Ministry, or Pastoral Studies

Application Requirements

• Resume detailing ministry experience

• Personal testimony of salvation and call to ministry

• Family profile

• Statement of faith

• Written affirmation of agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

• At least three ministry references

Living Hope Fellowship is a Southern Baptist congregation committed to the authority of Scripture and the Great Commission, serving the Lafayette, California community for over 70 years. We affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention through the Cooperative Program in support of missions and ministry.