Senior Pastor – Calvary Baptist Church – Waco, TX

Calvary Baptist Church, located in Waco, Texas and affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist
Fellowship, is searching for a Senior Pastor. Applications should include a one to two-page cover letter
articulating the candidate’s philosophy of ministry and a resume with three references. The committee
welcomes applicants who identify with and will faithfully steward and shape the vision of our church,
which can be found here. The pastor search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 30,
2026. Please send all materials or inquiries to: pastorsearch@cbcwaco.net. For additional information
about Calvary Baptist Church, please see the church’s website.

Job Posting Details:
Title: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time

Principal Function: Serve as the primary spiritual leader of Calvary Baptist Church.

Essential Functions

• In the area of Church Leadership, the Pastor will
  • Collaborate with church staff and lay leadership to oversee congregational theological
    education, including biblical literacy and understanding of our Christian heritage and
    Baptist distinctives.
  • Promote service to our community through a variety of mission endeavors.
  • Develop, strengthen, and communicate the overall mission of Calvary in collaboration
    with staff and ministry teams.
  • Ensure that the resources of the church (staff, building, finances, etc.) are used in a way
    that is consistent with Calvary’s mission.
  • Inspire, motivate, and support the work of our various lay leadership teams to carry out
    the mission of Calvary.
  • Ensure that Calvary’s identity and mission is clearly communicated in church publicity and
    explore new opportunities for Calvary to be known in the broader Waco community.
  • Supervise the ministerial staff of the church.
  • Receive supervision and support from the personnel committee.
•  In the area of Preaching/Worship, the Pastor will
  • Work alongside the Minister of Music and Worship and ministerial staff to plan, prepare,
    and lead worship experiences that invite Calvary to engage with and to respond
    wholeheartedly to God.
  • Prayerfully study, discern, and create worship themes that will connect with, inspire, and
    challenge our diverse congregation.
  • Give intentional study time to prepare weekly sermons that connect with the lives of the
    congregation.
• In the area of Pastoral Care, the Pastor will
  • Build meaningful relationships across the congregation.
  • Offer pastoral care to those in the congregation needing care, prayer, and support.
  • Maintain regular outreach to newcomers to Calvary and help them connect and engage
    with the life of the congregation.
  • Work alongside the Deacons to offer care for the entire Calvary community and to foster
    new relationships across the congregation.
  • Officiate funerals and weddings in the life of the congregation.
  • Continually pursue opportunities for pastoral growth.