Pastor

Pastor – Living Hope Fellowship

Location: Lafayette, CA

Our Mission & Vision

At Living Hope Fellowship, we are committed to loving God, understanding His love for people, and communicating that love to everyone we meet. We envision a church where every life is transformed by the living hope of the Gospel, bringing spiritual renewal to Lafayette and beyond.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Pastor to guide our culturally diverse congregation through a season of revitalization. This leader will strengthen our preaching and discipleship while expanding our outreach to youth and families in the Lafayette Contra Costa Bay Area. 

Key Responsibilities

Spirit Lead: Someone who leads and sensitive under the leadership/ guidance of the Holy Spirit.

●     Biblical Preaching: Deliver biblically faithful, culturally aware sermons that motivate the church to action.

●     Revitalization & Vision: Lead rebranding efforts and build strategic community partnerships, particularly with the neighboring high school.

●     Discipleship: Equip staff and volunteers to implement a clear, churchwide discipleship pathway.

●     Community Presence: Expand outreach aligned with local demographics to foster a welcoming, diverse culture.

Qualifications

●     Theology: Evangelical, orthodox, and gospel-centered; in alignment with the current Baptist Faith and Message (Southern Baptist background preferred); committed to Scripture, prayer, discipleship, and mission.

●     Experience: Minimum 3 years of pastoral ministry with proven strengths in leadership, preaching and discipleship.

●     Education: Bachelor’s degree in Theology or a related field required; advanced training preferred.

●     Character: A servant leader (age 30+) marked by humility, integrity, patience, and emotional maturity; faith demonstrated through action.

●     Competency: Excellent preacher and communicator across generations and cultures. proven ability to lead change and cast vision. Ability to connect with teenagers and young families and a passion for "next-gen" ministry.

Compensation & Support

●     Competitive salary reflective of the Bay Area context.

●     Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement.

●     A supportive lay leadership and a congregation eager to partner in ministry.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

1. Resume/CV.
2. Statement of Faith affirming alignment with the current Baptist Faith and Message.
3. 2–3 Sermon Links.
4. Brief Vision Statement regarding church revitalization and engaging young families.
5. (Optional) Examples of past rebranding or strategic plans you have led.

Living Hope Fellowship is filled with people who are at all stages of discovering who God is and what their purpose in life is. Some are still considering whether they want to follow Christ, while others have followed Christ for years and want to take their relationship to new levels. So, if you have never been to church or you have not been in years, you will appreciate the atmosphere of love and discovery along with people who will make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.

We meet at 3201 Stanley Blvd. in Lafayette, just about 1/2 block down the street and across from Acalanes High School. A Bible study for adults starts at 9:15 Sunday morning and our worship service starts at 10:30.

We invite you to participate and sing with us as we worship the Lord with music. If you don’t know the words, they are projected on the screen, so it is easy to participate if you choose. In order for us to let you know how much we appreciate you, please fill out a Communication Card (found near the hymn book in the back of the pew) and drop it in the offering. Let us know who you are and if there is anything we can do for you. 

Living Hope Fellowship is a member of the California Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention.