Lead Pastor

Are you a Christ-centered shepherd who loves people, communicates God’s Word with clarity, and leads with humility and grace? If so, Parkland Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Florida, may be the place God is preparing for your next season of ministry. They are a close-knit, gospel-driven congregation with deep roots and open hearts. After more than 60 years of faithful ministry, they are praying for the right pastor to guide them into a new chapter — someone who values Scripture, models servant leadership, and has a heart to reach the next generation while caring well for the whole church family. They are looking for a leader who is not only spiritually mature and biblically grounded, but also relational — someone who listens well, loves people deeply, and enjoys serving alongside others in a spirit of unity.

Parkland Baptist Church is located in a growing, family-friendly community surrounded by lakes, strong schools, and opportunities for connection and outreach. Winter Haven offers the pace and feel of a smaller city, with all the benefits of Central Florida’s vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities just a short drive away. It’s the kind of place where you can build meaningful relationships, raise a family, and live out your calling in ministry and in life.

As the Lead Pastor, you’ll step into a church that is biblically faithful, relationally warm, and mission-minded. The members are engaged, encouraging, and eager to follow godly leadership. You won’t be starting from scratch, but you will have the opportunity to cast fresh vision, develop leaders, and help them re-engage the community with the love and truth of the gospel.

If you’re a shepherd-teacher with a deep love for God’s people, a heart for the gospel, and a desire to lead with grace, conviction, and humility, they would be honored to learn more about you. They are not just searching for someone to fill a role — they are praying for the right person to walk with them, grow with them, and help lead them into the next season of life and ministry. If that sounds like a fit, let's begin the conversation. Apply online today!