Senior Pastor

Senior PastorFirst Baptist Church Killeen - Killeen, Texas First Baptist Church Killeen is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who is called by God toshepherd, lead, and equip our congregation for gospel-centered ministry. Our church iscommitted to the authority of Scripture, the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, andreaching our community and the world with the love of Christ.

Located in the growing Central Texas community of Killeen—near Fort Hood—our church has adiverse congregation that includes military families, long-time residents, and young families. Position SummaryThe Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, and shepherd of thecongregation. He will provide biblical preaching, pastoral care, and visionary leadership whileworking alongside church staff and ministry leaders to fulfill the church's mission. Primary ResponsibilitiesPreaching & Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful sermons that clearly communicate God's Word
• Lead the congregation in sound doctrine and spiritual growth
• Oversee the teaching ministry of the church Leadership & Vision
• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the church's mission and ministries
• Lead the church staff and work collaboratively with deacons and ministry leaders
• Equip members for discipleship, evangelism, and service Pastoral Care
• Shepherd and care for the spiritual needs of the congregation
• Provide counseling, visitation, and support for members in times of need
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties Community Engagement
• Lead the church in outreach and evangelism within the local community
• Seek to reach the lost through intentional engagement
• Foster partnerships with local ministries and organizations Qualifications
• A professed believer in Jesus Christ and of Christian character
• Master's degree from an accredited and approved theological seminary
• Be ordained or a candidate for ordination
• Experience in Christian Education/ Discipleship, Outreach, Administration, andPreaching/Pastoral Care
• At least five years of relevant work experience
• Background check free of criminal, financial, and substance abuse issues
• Affirm Baptist beliefs and practices as found in The Baptist Faith and Message
• Able to work in harmony with all staff members Personal Characteristics
• Deep commitment to the authority of Scripture
• Christlike character and spiritual maturity
• A servant leader who builds unity within the church body
• Passion for reaching people with the gospel

General Information:

Applications and Resumes will be accepted until May 15, 2026 All applications need to be sent to fbckilleenpastorsearch@gmail.com FBC Killeen website's address: https://fbckilleen,com