Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Charity Baptist Church in Kannapolis, NC, as they search for their next Lead Pastor. Charity is a welcoming, multigenerational congregation with strong children’s and student ministries, expressive worship, and a commitment to local and global missions.

Charity is seeking a faithful biblical preacher and relational shepherd who will build trust, develop leaders, and guide the church toward deeper spiritual maturity. The next pastor will join a committed team and lead collaboratively within a plurality of elders.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A faithful expository preacher who explains Scripture clearly, applies it thoughtfully, and aligns with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• A humble leader of proven integrity whose life demonstrates biblical character, emotional maturity, and a willingness to receive correction and accountability.
• A relational shepherd who connects across generations and brings compassion, pastoral wisdom, and steadiness to a congregation rebuilding trust.
• A collaborative leader and developer who embraces shared elder leadership, values the existing team, and invests in staff and lay leaders.
• A disciple-making visionary who equips people for spiritual growth, evangelism, and service while strengthening Charity’s next-generation and missions ministries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preach Scripture faithfully through clear, engaging exposition and practical application.
• Model prayer, personal spiritual growth, integrity, and accountable leadership.
• Shepherd the congregation alongside elders, staff, and deacons.
• Develop staff and lay leaders through mentoring, encouragement, and clear expectations.
• Strengthen discipleship pathways and equip members to make disciples.
• Guide ministry direction collaboratively and support evangelism and missions.

More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.

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