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Senior Pastor

Pay: $100,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Tacoma, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.

$69,816 / year median in Washington

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Olympic View Baptist Church (OVBC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Pastor. OVBC is affiliated with the North American Baptist (NAB) Conference. OVBC is located in University Place, Washington, near Tacoma.

Mission:

Encountering God, Enjoying Community, Blessing our

Neighbors Vision:

We are a

CARING COMMUNITY

of believers, WORSHIPING and SERVING the living God, MATURING in faith, and

INTRODUCING

people to Jesus Christ.

Beliefs:

See the NAB website at http://www.nabconference.org/about-us/our-beliefs .

About us:

OVBC is a family-focused church that seeks to connect all age groups spiritually with activities and events. Some of these activities are hosted meals, game nights, pickleball, picnics, potlucks, and cornhole tournaments. OVBC members volunteer to serve. We keep our church body informed of life events through our text chain which includes updates, announcements, prayer requests, and opportunities to serve. Our church facility is well maintained and suited to its needs, being financially stable and debt-free.

Position:

This is a full-time salaried position. A total package compensation to be no more than $100,000. The job description for this position can be found on the OVBC website at https://www.myovbc.com under More and then Pastoral Search , you may also click here . Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application packages must include the following: 1. A one-page letter of interest briefly describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and the basic elements of the job description 2.

A professional resume Minimum qualifications:

Accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior Called to Pastoral Ministry Ordained or be qualified for ordination by NAB Meet the qualifications of an Elder as described in the OVBC Constitution (available on OVBC website noted above) A Bible Degree from an accredited institution (prefer Master of Divinity or equivalent) Experience as lead/senior pastor or associate pastor in a church that has grown through the 200 plus attendance level is preferred, or significant responsibilities as a staff member of a larger church Application packages must be emailed to applications@myovbc.com . If you have questions, please contact OVBC Search Committee Chairperson at applications@myovbc.com .