Senior Pastor – Olympic View Baptist Church

Senior Pastor – Olympic View Baptist Church

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 Statement of 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

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 résumé.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior
• Called to pastoral ministry
• Ordained or be qualified for ordination by the NAB
• Meet the qualifications of an Elder as described in the OVBC Constitution (available on the OVBC website)
• 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

Special Notes

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Application packages must be emailed to applications@myovbc.com.

If you have questions, please contact the OVBC Search Committee Chairperson at applications@myovbc.com.