Senior Pastor jobs

3 open senior pastor jobs, at 3 churches. 3 full time.

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Open jobs: 3
Churches hiring: 3
Newest posting: October 20, 2026

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3 jobs

Senior Pastor

Armenian Evangelical Church of Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA

Full time Pastoral

Found Oct 20
Pastor of Teaching and Leadership

The Crossing in Chesterfield, MO

Full time Pastoral

Posted Oct 8
Lead Pastor of Missions (One Church Team)

Pinelake Church in Flowood, MS

Full time Pastoral

Posted Oct 5

What a senior pastor does

A senior pastor, also called lead pastor, preaches most Sundays, leads the staff and elders, and carries final pastoral responsibility for the church. Churches searching for one usually run a months-long process with a pulpit committee.

Skills churches ask for

Preaching
Shepherding a congregation
Leading elders and staff
Doctrinal fit with the church

Where the job is found

Many senior pastor searches never appear on a job board, because denominations and committees handle them by referral. The searches posted here are the ones the church chose to make public.

Who is hiring

Armenian Evangelical Church of Hollywood, Pinelake Church, The Crossing lead the list. None of these listings state pay. Ask the church for the range before you apply.

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