Lead Pastor

Calvary Baptist currently serves around 300 adults (approximately 400 total including children) and is seeking a pastor who can faithfully preach Scripture, lead staff and ministry leaders, and help the church grow in spiritual maturity and community impact.

The ideal candidate will be a strong biblical communicator and relational leader who enjoys working with an elder and deacon leadership structure while shepherding a congregation in a culturally diverse context. This opportunity may be a strong fit for an associate pastor, campus pastor, or experienced ministry leader who is ready to step into a Lead Pastor role.

About the Church

• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Church Size: ~300 adults (~400 total attendance)
• Staff Team: Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, Kids Coordinator
• Church Budget: Approximately $1.1M annually

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to pastor a church in a strategically located and culturally diverse border community
• Ability to lead and develop an existing staff team while shaping future ministry direction
• Church leadership believes the right leader could help guide the church toward future growth and expanded community impact

Requirements for the Role

• Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability
• Experience leading staff or ministry teams
• Alignment with Baptist theology and complementarian leadership convictions

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