Lead Pastor

Century Baptist Church in Bismarck, ND, is a dynamic community deeply committed to faith and service since 1977. Rooted in Baptist traditions, this warm-hearted church welcomes all who walk in the front doors. The church offers a nurturing environment for spiritual growth through engaging worship services and verse-by-verse Biblical teaching. The church places a special emphasis on children’s ministry, investing in children’s spiritual wellness from birth through high school.

Their Community Life Groups ( ranging from College/Career to Senior) foster a strong sense of fellowship and community built on the Word. At Century Baptist Church, global and local outreach is a core element of our identity, highlighted by a commitment to direct ten percent of all giving to mission ministries. With a legacy spanning a half century, Century Baptist Church continues to make a positive impact on both its members and the broader community through service and partnering with local and global missions.

Join us in this journey of faith, learning, and togetherness.

The Lead Pastor provides overall leadership, spiritual direction, and oversight to fulfill the vision and ministry purposes of Century Baptist Church. This role requires complete reliance on God the Father, Jesus Christ our Savior, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as revealed through the inerrant Word of God.

• Serve as the primary spiritual shepherd of the church, overseeing the spiritual health and growth of the congregation.
• Lead as the chief vision caster, aligning all ministries with the church’s mission and values.
• Lead and guide staff, shepherding their professional and spiritual growth.
• Pray diligently for the church body, staff, and broader community.

• Serve as the primary preaching and teaching Pastor.
• Communicate biblical truth clearly, relevantly, and uncompromisingly, grounded in the inerrant Word of God.
• Develop and lead biblically faithful sermon series that encourage spiritual formation and gospel-centered living.

• Provide mentorship and spiritual leadership to the ministry staff and church Elder board.
• Promote and implement systems to develop leaders at all levels of the church.
• Foster a culture of discipleship and servant leadership across all ministries.

• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and effectiveness of church ministries.
• Collaborate with the Elder Board and staff to develop and execute strategic ministry plans.
• Direct reports of the Lead Pastor will be the pastors and directors of CBC.
• Supervise staff performance and ensure alignment with church mission and values.
• Intentionally engage in Biblical conflict resolution amongst all leadership.

• Engage with the ministries of the North American Baptist Conference and North Central Association
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• Build relationships and collaborate with evangelical ministries and pastors in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
• Dedicate approximately 10% of ministry time to Kingdom-focused ministries beyond Century Baptist, as approved by the Elders.

• Maintain consistent and communicated office hours.
• Submit an annual review of this job description, offering recommendations for updates as needed.
• Participate in regular evaluation and development with the Elders.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

• Seminary Degree (MDiv highly preferred).
• Expository preacher, able to relate Scripture to life…