Senior Pastor

Pastoral Vacancy Announcement

Application Period:
Monday, February 9, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Zion Prospect Baptist Church (ZPBC), located in historic Yorktown, Virginia, is prayerfully seeking the shepherd whom God has chosen to become our Pastor. As Pastor, they will provide spiritual, pastoral, servant leadership, administrative, and outreach to our congregation and community. We are seeking a Pastor whose mission includes the education and growth of disciples (young and old), the increase in membership and ministries, and the extension of community

What began in 1896 as a church centered in a small rural community, our congregation, facilities and community involvement grew immensely until the years of COVID. We are recovering from the impact of lost membership. ZPBC has always been a place to belong, a place of solid Biblical teaching, and a place to fellowship and build authentic long-lasting relationships. Most importantly, ZPBC is a place to worship and praise our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are a church that loves to serve the Lord. We desire to make a difference in Yorktown and neighboring communities through witnessing, serving, and meeting the needs of our neighbors.

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a life that reflects His teachings (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:1-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Available to serve as fulltime Pastor.
• Licensed and ordained.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Master of Divinity, Master of Theology or other comparable degree from an accredited theological seminary (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a pastor.
• Ability to implement a vision for leading intergenerational ministries.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver biblically sound and spirit-filled sermons.
• Work with church leadership and staff to establish and execute vision and strategic plans for the church’s growth and leadership development.
• Willingness to lead within the guidelines of the church’s bylaws.
• Must be proficient in written and oral communication.
• Possess effective administrative skills and ability to organize and lead staff.
• Recognize the importance of technology including social media and virtual ministry operations.
• Must be committed to further their personal religious training/education.

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Note:

Missing or incomplete documents may result in automatic disqualification from consideration as will applications received after the.)

• Cover letter stating your interest in the position and why you believe God is calling you to
• Resume that provides a detailed history of your pastoral experience, education, and other professional experiences.
• Copy of certificate of ordination.
• Copy of ministerial license
• Copy of state driver’s license
• Copy of theological seminary degree (if applicable)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation: one from a clergy, one from a layperson, and one from a person to whom you are not related.

Qualified candidates who are led by the Holy Spirit are to be forwarded via email (all documents in pdf format) to:

• Questions regarding the application process may be emailed to the Zion Prospect Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee at christian education.
• No telephone calls will be accepted.
• Interviews will be conducted either in person or via ZOOM.
• A background check will be performed on candidates who advance through the process.
• All application information will be treated as “Confidential”, non-returnable, and properly destroyed after selection has been made and accepted.