Pastor - Wendell Baptist Church

Wendell Baptist Church in Wendell, North Carolina is seeking to call a full-time Senior Pastor. WBC is in agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Our Mission Statement is: “Seeking to know Jesus, Sharing the Hope of His Gospel, and Serving His Community.” More complete statements about our beliefs can be found on our website. WBC was founded in 1906 and has a current multi-generational membership of 330. The church is in the heart of the township of Wendell, 15 miles east of North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh. Wendell is a diverse township with a projected population growth of 23% over the next five years. WBC provides for this growing community with a wide range of active programs that include, among other things, a weekday preschool and Hispanic ministry.

Primary Responsibilities: WBC is looking for a full-time pastor to shepherd and lovingly direct the church and to explain God’s inerrant Word through faithful preaching. The pastor would also: Serve as the spiritual leader of the church, receiving and implementing the vision from the Lord regarding the ministries and the life of the church. Minister to the spiritual needs of the members. He will motivate, equip, and nurture the people of the church through example. He will preach and teach God’s word and exhibit concern and compassion for members of the church. Coordinate all aspects of the stated and special worship services and administer the ordinances. Lead the church in evangelism, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Serve as the administrative head of the church and will serve as an ex-officio member of all church organizations, departments, and teams. Hold and lead regular staff meetings to coordinate the various ministries of the church. Control the pulpit ministry. He will obtain a supply minister when he is away from the pulpit (including illness, revival, or vacation). Carry out hospital visits, minister to shut-ins, and visit and care for the sick and bereaved, with the active support of the Diaconate and other appropriate standing teams. Work with the church staff and diaconate to meet any other duties that may arise within the church. Qualifications: Must be a devout man loving God and the things of God. Must also be a man who can teach the word of God faithfully. Must hold the word of God in great respect and handle it with a clear conscience (Titus 1:9). Gifted in proclamation, preaching and teaching the word of God faithfully. Possess strong leadership skills for organizing, planning and vision casting. Called to pastoral care, including visitation and counseling. Strong track record of conducting himself at the highest standards, in the church and in the world. Education and Experience 5 or more years of pastoral experience. Completed a Masters of Divinity degree program or equivalent.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the following email: pastorsearch@wendellbaptistchurch.com. Deadline for resume submissions is October 31, 2025.

Email Address for sending Resume:
pastorsearch@wendellbaptistchurch.com

Church Address:
Wendell Baptist Church
3641 Wendell Blvd.
Wendell, NC  27591